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The secondary processor -- used mostly in smartphones -- also draws much less power than a more robust desktop or notebook processor and so while it's runni
by simplify 17y ago
The secondary processor -- used mostly in smartphones --
also draws much less power than a more robust desktop or
notebook processor and so while it's running in the
background it doesn't drain the battery as fast: using just
the instant-on mode will provide up to two days of battery life;
I find this to be the most interesting feature of the new laptop. I wonder if this will start a trend where more and more laptops will feature a "mobile mode", where a very minimal os launches just sophisticated enough for a browser.
Considering this is how most people use their laptops anyway, instant-on and a minimal browser os could be very attractive.
- martey 17y agoIf you are spending most of your time in instant-on mode, wouldn't it be more cost-effective to just buy a netbook instead? The instant-on mode feature does not seem significantly different than Dell MediaDirect. The inductive charging, on the other hand, is something I would love to see in all of my devices.