Comment Re:Subnotebooks? Where? (Score 1) 564
I've used the Fujitsu Lifebook for over 2 years now, and I truly love it. It's obvious that these little guys haven't taken off, as I still get comments about it.
Yes, I like how light it is. It's got all the ports and drives I need. The keyboard is a little small and funky, but thankfully, I didn't learn how to touch type properly (becuase the right shift is in the wrong place, I'm told.).
While the weight difference is nice, 3-4 extra pounds wouldn't kill me.
There are two things I truly appreciate about it.
1. I can use it on airplanes. I'm a bigger fellow, and when I want to use a full-size laptop, I end up resting it on my stomach, making a V that I reach into to work. With this guy, I can always use it, even when the person in front of me has put his head down to the point of wanting a neck massage.
2. LOOOONG battery life. Since the screen is smaller, and I take out the CD/DVD drive (instead, installing whatever I need right on the hard drive with a software emulator), I get 7-9 hours of solid use out of it. This gets me overseas without worrying about running out of juice. I appreciate not having to be selective when I use it. This has been the greatest benefit.
When this dies, I plan to get another subnotebook.
Yes, I like how light it is. It's got all the ports and drives I need. The keyboard is a little small and funky, but thankfully, I didn't learn how to touch type properly (becuase the right shift is in the wrong place, I'm told.).
While the weight difference is nice, 3-4 extra pounds wouldn't kill me.
There are two things I truly appreciate about it.
1. I can use it on airplanes. I'm a bigger fellow, and when I want to use a full-size laptop, I end up resting it on my stomach, making a V that I reach into to work. With this guy, I can always use it, even when the person in front of me has put his head down to the point of wanting a neck massage.
2. LOOOONG battery life. Since the screen is smaller, and I take out the CD/DVD drive (instead, installing whatever I need right on the hard drive with a software emulator), I get 7-9 hours of solid use out of it. This gets me overseas without worrying about running out of juice. I appreciate not having to be selective when I use it. This has been the greatest benefit.
When this dies, I plan to get another subnotebook.
