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HDMI can't drive 2560x1600. Mini DisplayPort can. +1 Macbook Air...
At the same time, I have no idea what version this laptop is supporting, but seeing as 1.3 is already 5 years old, I'd suspect that is the minimum currently supported.
3x faster multimedia bench, 2x faster itunes encode, and 34% longer battery.
Also the IdeaPad looks more like a Chromebook, for what it's worth.
Since it obviously doesn't come with OS X, in a very important way the IdeaPad doesn't match the Air at all. I know I'm not alone when I say I'd gladly pay a lot more than $100 for OS X over Windows. I understand Lenovo can't just include OS X, so is that why we are so willing to give the product a good review? Why is this the consumer's problem? The bottom line is that for most consumers, the Air with OS X is a much…
You can install Linux on it, though, which can be superiour to OS X. On the other hand, it's a very irritating that one is forced to buying an OS that one is never going to use on the machine.
Since it obviously doesn't come with OS X, in a very important way the IdeaPad doesn't match the Air at all. I know I'm not alone when I say I'd gladly pay a lot more than $100 for OS X over Windows. I understand Lenovo can't just include OS X, so is that why we are so willing to give the product a good review? Why is this the consumer's problem? The bottom line is that for most consumers, the Air with OS X is a much…
Are they truly grading on a curve? Just because you suspect Gruber would say so, isn't exactly a compelling argument.
70% of the market happily go about their day by day browsing the web, emailing, and writing the odd Word document on a Windows machine. If they moved to OS X, they would have a prettier interface, but it isn't a compelling difference for them.
I own a Mac, so I'm not completely oblivious to the OS, but I (along with the majority of computer users) prefer Windows. It isn't a rah-rah Windows is so much better sort of preference, and I think what turns me off about OS X is how hard fanboys work to try and convince everybody that they have 'the answer'. My distaste for Macs comes more from not wanting to be associated with the group of people who very vocally and repeatedly tell the world that we're all doing it wrong, our stuff doesn't work, you're so much better than us because you use a mac.
I hope this doesn't come off as a flame, because that really isn't my intention. I hope i can open your eyes a bit to the reality of the world you live in. Most people don't care, and shouldn't care about what operating system they are using. The difference between Windows and OS X in performance and capabilities is minimal, so when you comment about a review of a computer not coming with your preferred OS, you aren't truly adding to the conversation in my opinion.
I haven't touched the U300s yet, though I picked up a U260 a few weeks ago and I'm very happy with it. It doesn't quite have the polish of an Air, but it is 90% of the way there, and about 1/2 the price. The screen isn't completely flex free, though much better than the Samsung Series 9, and it is a matte finish which is fantastic. It is a bit lighter than the 13" Air, and the soft-touch finish is very nice and scratch proof.
Why should Lenovo be penalized for not having an OS of their own. Can you imagine what kind of crap would be out there if every hardware manufacturer made their own OS? Look how having their own mobile OS turned out for HP and Nokia.
Since it obviously doesn't come with OS X, in a very important way the IdeaPad doesn't match the Air at all. I know I'm not alone when I say I'd gladly pay a lot more than $100 for OS X over Windows. I understand Lenovo can't just include OS X, so is that why we are so willing to give the product a good review? Why is this the consumer's problem? The bottom line is that for most consumers, the Air with OS X is a much…
See I can make ridiculous statements based on anecdotal evidence too!
Since it obviously doesn't come with OS X, in a very important way the IdeaPad doesn't match the Air at all. I know I'm not alone when I say I'd gladly pay a lot more than $100 for OS X over Windows. I understand Lenovo can't just include OS X, so is that why we are so willing to give the product a good review? Why is this the consumer's problem? The bottom line is that for most consumers, the Air with OS X is a much…
You are still in the minority in your love of OS X. It isn't only price which is keeping Microsoft sales of Windows high. Are they truly grading on a curve? Just because you suspect Gruber would say so, isn't exactly a compelling argument. 70% of the market happily go about their day by day browsing the web, emailing, and writing the odd Word document on a Windows machine. If they moved to OS X, they would have a pre…
Since it obviously doesn't come with OS X, in a very important way the IdeaPad doesn't match the Air at all. I know I'm not alone when I say I'd gladly pay a lot more than $100 for OS X over Windows. I understand Lenovo can't just include OS X, so is that why we are so willing to give the product a good review? Why is this the consumer's problem? The bottom line is that for most consumers, the Air with OS X is a much…
You are still in the minority in your love of OS X. It isn't only price which is keeping Microsoft sales of Windows high. Are they truly grading on a curve? Just because you suspect Gruber would say so, isn't exactly a compelling argument. 70% of the market happily go about their day by day browsing the web, emailing, and writing the odd Word document on a Windows machine. If they moved to OS X, they would have a pre…
I always shake my head when I see this sort of argument since it seems to have absolutely nothing to do with the actual utility of the computer. If a Mac isn't a match for your use case then that is sufficient reason to use something else. If the Mac is actually a better match for your use case but you avoid it just because you don't like some other people who happen to own a Mac it seems like you're cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Sounded like a great replacement for my X201, until I saw that there's no TrackPoint. Disappointing. After some reading, it sounds like they're only included on the ThinkPad series. I've been quite dependent on the precision, and don't bother with a mouse or touchpad anymore.
I have a X220T and I love it. It's light, the battery lasts very long, the screen is gorgeous, I can work outside. When I need to take notes, or to draw, I use the pen. And for typing it has the excellent ThinkPad keyboard - I do not understand the new mode for keyboards with flat, quadratic key buttons with spaces around, I personally think it is bad for people that need to write a lot. The only thing that I am missing on X220T is the 4:3 screen ratio that would give more vertical space in horizontal mode.
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You can install Linux on it, though, which can be superiour to OS X. On the other hand, it's a very irritating that one is forced to buying an OS that one is never going to use on the machine.
You can install Linux on the Air also: http://www.reddit.com/r/geek/comments/jssu3/linux_on_2011_ma...