Proline U100 - 10" Laptop

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Much much better than the current EEE PC and for not that much more money:
The New Intel® Atom™ 1.6GHz Processor - The Wind, an acronym for “Wi-Fi Network Device,” featuring a speedy and energy-efficient Intel® Atom™ 1.6GHz Processor to provide longer operation hours and better mobile lifestyle.

10” Wide LCD Display - The Wind, equipped with a 10” wide (1024×600 resolution) LCD screen, provides better comfort while operating. In addition, the 1024×600 resolution can fully display WebPages which make it ideal for internet browsing.

The Latest LED Power-saving Backlight Technology - The Wind’s display features embedded LED power-saving backlight technology, which provides superior color quality and brightness.

Convenient Magnifying Capability - The Wind is equipped with the magnifying technology; users can magnify words displayed on the monitor which makes it easier for viewing photos, editing or reading documents.

Special Insert Mold Roller Technology (IMR) - The special IMR technology protects the notebook from fading and also reducing the fingerprints which makes the Wind always look glare and outstanding

The Lightweight Design - The Wind is lightweight and ultra-portable, measuring 7.08 inches wide by 10.23 inches long, and weighing just 2.3 pounds. (with 6 Cells battery)

Ergonomic Big-size Keyboard & Touch Pad - The Wind features an ergonomically designed keyboard that is only 20% smaller than of a full sized keyboard, with keys spaced a comfortable 0.68 inches apart.

Hard Drive with Massive Capacity - The Wind features an 80G / 2.5” SATA hard drive, which further sets it apart from other ultra portable notebooks, whose manufacturers have compromised memory capacity to save space.

Wireless Connection - With the 802.11b/g and Bluetooth transmission interface, users can enjoy the convenience of accessing the internet anywhere with Wind Notebook.

Long-lasting Battery Life - The battery life can reach up to 5.5 hours (6 Cells) which provides the outstanding mobility. * The actual battery life varies according to operating conditions and settings.

Built-in 1.3M Webcam and MIC Designed for Video Conference - With the built-in 1.3M webcam and MIC, users can take group photos, film parties, and see friends when chatting online.
* Colour White, Pink, Black
* Operating System: Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
* LCD Size: 10"
* Type: Wide LED
* Resolution: 1024 x 600
* CPU Type: Intel® Atom™
* Speed: 1.6GHz
* Front-side Bus: 533 MHz
* Cache: 512K
* Chipset: 945GMS+ ICH7-M
* Graphic Type: UMA
* Audio: SoundBlaster compatible
* Speaker: Internal Speaker x 2
* System Memory: 1GB DDR2 667MHz
* Max Memory Supported: 2GB
* HD Capacity: 80GB
* HD Interface: SATA I
* Optical Drive Type: No
* Communication - LAN 10/100 & WLAN Built-in 802.11b/g WLAN Card
* Bluetooth: Yes
* Card Reader: 4-in-1 Card Reader, SD/MMC/MS/MSpro
* Webcam: 1.3 MP Webcam
* USB: USB2.0 Port X 3
* IEEE 1394: N/A
* Video Port: Graphics Card Output (15-pin, D-Sub) X 1
* Audio Port: Mic-in Port X 1, Headphone Output X 1
* AC Power Adaptor: Output: 19V DC, 65W / Input: 100~ 240V AC, 50/60Hz Universal
* Battery Pack: Lithium Ion 3/6 Cells
* Dimension: 10.23"(L) x 7.08"(D) x 0.748"~1.24"(H)
* Weight: 2.3 lbs (3 cell) / 2.6 lbs (6 cell)
* Carry Bag: No
* Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year
R4574
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http://www.landmarkpc.co.za/store/product_thumb.php?img=images/White.jpg&w=160&h=160

Anyone have one of these?
 
I don't personally have one but the few reviews I have rate this better than the EEE. Bear in mind though that this is the 3-cell version that only has a battery life of 2 and a bit hours. The 6-cell version will be much more expensive when it comes out.
 
HavocXphere said:
That price is within spitting distance of a real laptop...
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Not that much of new laptops at this price range use backlight LED display panels, and the new Atom processor..........

I think it's more of a market segmentation, different needs for different people.
 
You can't compare this to a normal sized laptop. This is either for a second laptop or a cheap portable if you have a desktop. You also have to compare these prices to the likes of the Vaio TX series which has an 11 inch screen yet costs 20K+!!!
 
Rewind said:
I don't personally have one but the few reviews I have rate this better than the EEE. Bear in mind though that this is the 3-cell version that only has a battery life of 2 and a bit hours. The 6-cell version will be much more expensive when it comes out.
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I was hoping this was the 6 cell one. The info is not exactly clear in this regard.

If the battery life is only 2 odd hours, then it renders the whole thing rather sucky.
 
boramk said:
80GB vs a 4GB SSD. How does boot up speed compare?
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Personally I am not at all bothered by boot up speed.

The 2GB SSD on the entry level EEE I have is frankly too small to do anything useful with- the same could be said of the screen, keyboard and battery life :o
 
My girlfriend just got herself one of these. It's an awesome little machine. It comes with the 3-cell battery, so battery life isn't great, but it's ideal for what's she's using it for.

I am way impressed with the speed of it. In fact, I'm really considering getting myself one of these, then just buying some extra RAM and a 6-cell battery (when they become available).
 
I got one the other day. The only problem I have with it is the battery life but I intend to get a 6cell battery as soon as they become available. Otherwise I'm extremely chuffed with it :D

Oh, by the way those of you who are interested in the 6cell version, word is that they replaced the original synaptics touchpad with some generic version without scrolling capabilities. :| So I'd watch out for that.
 
The 6 cell battery packs are expected to arrive later this week.

If anyone here has bought a Proline U100 from Landmark Computers please contact me as I have a free carry bag for you.

If you've bough elsewhere please contact the dealer you bought from as they should have a bag for you too.
 
Rewind said:
You can't compare this to a normal sized laptop. This is either for a second laptop or a cheap portable if you have a desktop. You also have to compare these prices to the likes of the Vaio TX series which has an 11 inch screen yet costs 20K+!!!
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Who wants a Vaio when you can have the Japanese market Kohjinsha SX:
With a 1.33 GHz Intel Atom CPU, 8.9" 1280x768 touchscreen, and integrated optical drive, the SX is an extremely capable full size laptop replacement. Full specs include 1GB RAM, 60GB HDD, built-in Wi-Fi, built-in GPS, and a long lasting 4.5 hour battery. Expansion ports include a mult-format memory card slot and an ExpressCard/34 slot capable of accepting a mobile broadband WWAN modem.


Its inclusion of an integrated super multi-DVD module makes the Kohjinsha SX is the world's smallest tablet PC with a built-in optical drive. Burn burn both CDs and DVDs whether you are in the office or on the go.
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http://www.dynamism.com/kohjinsha_sx.shtml
http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/23/kohjinsha-sx-series-convertible-tablet-edges-out-of-umpc-territo/
http://www.geekstuff4u.com/product_info.php?products_id=876
 
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The Kohjinsha is an amazing looking device but for me the weight is not really worth it.

People need to stop looking at Netbooks as the replacement to their primary desktop or notebook. These are purely for mobility and a secondary laptop.

It's a NETbook as in it is for connecting to the Internet.
 
*sigh* - I was about to order one of these from Kalahari, but the price went up by R500 from last week :(

Guess I'll wait it out.
 
Hmm... Landmark still has it for R45xx.00, to bad they don't take ebucks :(
 
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