(2009-03-06, 04:16 AM)_Tim Wrote: [ -> ] (2009-03-06, 04:10 AM)Bey Brad Wrote: [ -> ]Then they're not netbooks, they're ultraportables. Netbooks are low-cost, low-spec, tiny laptops.
IMO ultraportable is just another name for a netbook.
Except the term "ultraportable" existed far before netbook. Ultraportables are designed to fit the specs of a standard notebook in a small form factor. Netbooks are designed to sacrifice features to fit a small form factor.
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stor...ryId=16154
This is an ultraportable. Not a netbook.
(2009-03-06, 04:59 AM)_Tim Wrote: [ -> ]So is this http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stor...ryId=16154 an ultraportable or a netbook?
Was wondering when someone would bring up the VAIO P. Sony is claiming it's not a netbook, but not an ultraportable either ... they're classifying it as a "lifestyle notebook" or some crap like that. Either way, it's just a super high-end netbook. It fits better into the "between netbook and notebook" area that Yumi mentioned ...
To say that 13" isn't a notebook is seriously just silly, though.
Quote:ideal for travel as well as the board room. And for maximum performance and storage, select TTs feature a dual-channel 256GB4 (128GBx2) SSD with RAID (Random Arrays of Independent Discs) technology for even quicker boot-ups, application launches and overall performance.
Quote:Email at the airport, IM from the park, or just show it off when you want some attention. Traveling to a new city? Turn-by-turn GPS navigation will get you there faster. Best of all, it fits right in your purse or jacket pocket.
@Brad, _Tim, Pretty much the definition of a netbook. Although Sony is a bit of an arrogant company as well.
(2009-03-06, 05:09 AM)Bey Brad Wrote: [ -> ]http://gizmodo.com/394094/subnotebook-vs...difference
Read this article.
Yes and it says that notebooks such as the HP mini-note are classified as an Ultraportable which is definatley also in the netbook category. Difinitive proof: Netbook = Ultraportable
To be honest i think the true netbook definition has been lost on all but the origional 7" linux EEE. It is probably the only true netbook left.
arg fine i will concede that in some cases netbook and ultraportable are interchangeable
can we at least agree that a 13" fully featured notebook is not a netbook
my brain's fried because i've been dealing with police all day because someone made a gun threat on my board
(2009-03-06, 05:27 AM)Bey Brad Wrote: [ -> ]can we at least agree that a 13" fully featured notebook is not a netbook
Agreed :p
I would say Smaller than 13" and has a video out is a netbook/ultraportable.
I think an important qualification for a Netbook is for it to not have an optical drive. Netbooks are not meant for interacting with optical media.
So if you stick an optical drive in a netbook, it's no longer a netbook?
It's easy to blur the lines even more, but it's useless to go further in the debate. My point was that Macs use cost cutting components (even if this excludes the exterior) yet sell for premium prices. If the exterior suits you, go for it, but if you're looking for value for money, Macs aren't the answer.
Interesting discussion