I've been championing Intel's newest laptop segment of ultra-thin laptops. They are based on Intel's Ultra Low Voltage processors (which much of the press has unfortunately been referring to as CULV). These processors enable laptops with sleek, thin designs balanced with performance, and long battery life. Walt Mossberg, the influential technology columnist for the Wall Street Journal just published a review of three such systems in his column. I helped explain the technology and branding to Walt, but we were quite unsure if we were going to receive favorable press or a Walt whipping. Fortunately, the coverage was quite good. Here are some snippets:
Price Is Heavier, but These Laptops Are Very Sleek
November 12, 2009
By Walt Mossberg
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704576204574529812650596606.html?mod=djemptech
"slim portables " "sleekness and long battery life" "bright 13-inch screens, power-sipping Intel processors and Windows 7 Home Premium" "I found that all three were capable, easy-to-carry laptops. In my tests, each easily handled common consumer tasks at acceptable speeds. The three weighed between 3.5 and 4.2 pounds. All were about an inch thick, or a bit less, at their thinnest points." "In normal use, with power-saving turned on, the Toshiba and HP could easily last for a full work day of typical activities" "a sleek, glossy machine " "These thin, light, machines perform adequately and can last a long time unplugged."
For anyone wondering, the Title of this blog posting is a reference to the old Life Cereal commercial - He likes it! Hey Mikey!
"slim portables " "sleekness and long battery life" "bright 13-inch screens, power-sipping Intel processors and Windows 7 Home Premium" "I found that all three were capable, easy-to-carry laptops. In my tests, each easily handled common consumer tasks at acceptable speeds. The three weighed between 3.5 and 4.2 pounds. All were about an inch thick, or a bit less, at their thinnest points." "In normal use, with power-saving turned on, the Toshiba and HP could easily last for a full work day of typical activities" "a sleek, glossy machine " "These thin, light, machines perform adequately and can last a long time unplugged."
For anyone wondering, the Title of this blog posting is a reference to the old Life Cereal commercial - He likes it! Hey Mikey!
