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The combo of thinner/lighter/no fan is pretty awesome in my opinion. These aren't for peopled doing hardcore computing, they're for people doing hardcore commut
by dchuk 12y ago
The combo of thinner/lighter/no fan is pretty awesome in my opinion. These aren't for peopled doing hardcore computing, they're for people doing hardcore commuting really.
- mwcampbell 12y agoDo you have a source for the "no fan" bit? If the Core M processor can deliver the same performance as a Haswell ultrabook processor (i.e. the previous Air) without requiring a fan or getting unreasonably hot, I think that's a pretty nice feature.
- Jtsummers 12y agoIt was one of the first things mentioned in the presentation. Pic from Ars: http://live.arstechnica.com/apples-march-9-spring-forward-event/images/DSC00066.JPG http://live.arstechnica.com/apples-march-9-spring-forward-ev...
- geoelectric 12y agoThe live feed on Mac Rumors says no fan. "What's on the inside is just as innovative as the outside. Latest unibody architecture. New MacBook has no fan at all."
- sz4kerto 12y agoIt's much less powerful in terms of computing power than a Haswell.
- hsitz 12y agoFor my needs I would say the Core M is a good compromise between performance and energy efficiency. E.g., the Dell XPS 13 some have mentioned this thread as alternative has a faster processor than I need. Also, the fan is a big issue for me. You're not likely to see fanless systems with Haswell or the more powerful Broadwell processors. With Core M Broadwell, though, I expect fanless will be the norm. I expect I'll be getting the relatively new Asus UX305 soon; for me it compares favorably to new Macbook but is only $699. It's a little heavier (2.6 lbs), but has larger 13.3" 1080p screen, runs Windows and/or Linux well, quality aluminum build, same 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, etc. I suppose I'd prefer the new Macbook, but I'm not an OS X guy and the Asus is barely half the cost.
- phaemon 12y agoHow well does the Asus UX305 run Linux? I have a Macbook Air at the moment, but it has a couple of annoyances that I'd like to be rid of. However, I do like the build quality and the trackpad especially.
- hsitz 12y agoI don't have one yet, but there is a guy who left comments on Amazon who has good experience with Ubuntu: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2UHFYMBSR02RT/ref=cm_srch_res_rtr_alt_1 http://www.amazon.com/review/R2UHFYMBSR02RT/ref=cm_srch_res_... Amazon has temporarily inflated prices for this low-availability item. I'm waiting for NewEgg to get them back in stock. Trackpad does seem to be one of the lowpoints of ux305fa. esp. if that's something that's important to you. I tend to adapt to trackpads and like whatever I use most. I have a different Asus machine, the super-cheap X205, which I got for $180 at a Microsoft Store. It's plastic, but surprisingly well made. 2.2 lbs and fanless is great experience. Main problem is it's a pretty slow processor and has just 2 GB RAM, 32GB flash drive, basically tablet specs in a laptop form. I've extended it with 64GB microSDHC. I do find myself using more powerful machines at home (Lenovo X200 and X220) but even there I'm enjoying the X205 quite a bit.
- bentcorner 12y agoPersonally I've tried laptop computing on public transportation, and I just can't do it with people sitting so close to me potentially looking over my shoulder. A phone I don't feel so claustrophobic, but anything tablet sized and up just makes me feel awkward.
- copperx 12y agoHave you scheduled that appointment with your psychiatrist yet?
- bentcorner 12y agoUhh.. no? Seriously, should I not feel awkward sitting shoulder-to-shoulder next to a stranger while I'm browsing on my computer?