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Any AMD APU based portable computer for less than 25K?

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sling-shot
sling-shot Original post #1
Jul 24, 2012 at 7:51 AM
I am looking for a possible replacement for my HP Mini110. I am interested in AMD APU based configurations costing less than 25K.
Particularly those with any newer A series processors.

Please suggest everything you know excluding 14 inches or above.

These were earlier in consideration:

Asus U32U-RX012D / Brazos / 2 GB / 320 GB / DOS: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Asus Netbook

HP Pavilion DM1 Series DM1-4003AU Netbook: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review HP Netbook

Samsung NP305U1A-A06IN: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Samsung Netbook

Samsung NP305U1A-A07IN Laptop: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Samsung Netbook
dashing.sujay
Jul 24, 2012 at 12:32 PM
A series are Llano/Trinity, and no way you're gonna get them under 30k, leave 25k. (one Llano was available for 27k, but its not available now).

Asus U32U: I own it and its truly a beauty. "Ultrabook" with an APU ;)

HP DM1: This doesn't needs no intro. Remarkable netbook.

Choose from either.
sling-shot
Jul 26, 2012 at 8:48 PM
HP Pavilion DM1 Series DM1-4003AU Netbook: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review HP Netbook

HP DM1-4109AU Netbook: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review HP Netbook

What is the difference between the two above? :oops:

And how do they compare with this Samsung? (Samsung has 500 GB HDD vs HP 320 GB)

Samsung NP305U1A-A06IN Laptop: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Samsung Netbook
coderunknown
Jul 27, 2012 at 3:21 AM
4109AU looks like a slightly updated version. And don't go by rated battery life in FK. 10hr as well as 3hr is impossible. expect 7hr at best and 5hr under mid load.

A series are Llano/Trinity, and no way you're gonna get them under 30k, leave 25k. (one Llano was available for 27k, but its not available now).

sub 30k A series are all dual core with poor graphics even if they have "Radeon" naming. HD3000 will match them making them useless for everyone.

Asus U32U: I own it and its truly a beauty. "Ultrabook" with an APU ;)

buy this. a true AMD ultrabook (only one of its kind ;)). Light, excellent battery backup and lastly not 11".
dashing.sujay
Jul 27, 2012 at 3:25 AM
sub 30k a series are all dual core with poor graphics even if they have "radeon" naming. Hd3000 will match them making them useless for everyone.

x53 ta ?


buy this. A true amd ultrabook (only one of its kind ;)). ultra light, excellent battery backup and lastly not 11".


:))
coderunknown
Jul 27, 2012 at 3:33 AM
X53TA was a legend and now can only be found in museums. it is discontinued long ago. now HP & samsung offer all A4 dual cores and yet to update the line with Trinity based dual cores (again flops if priced high).
sling-shot
Jul 27, 2012 at 5:52 PM
The ASUS baby is not available anywhere! Further at 13.3 inches the screen is almost in regular notebook category.

I was pretty happy with the 10 inch form factor of HP Mini so the 11.6 inched HP/Samsung will be quite good for me.

Now to the last question:
Samsung or HP? (many poor recent opinions about HP but have not seen anyone carry a Samsung notebook in the real world!)
dashing.sujay
Jul 27, 2012 at 5:53 PM
^It is only available at flipkart. Believe me you'll not regret it. :)
sling-shot
Jul 27, 2012 at 9:29 PM
[dashing.sujay]
It is out of stock at Flipkart. However there is a HomeShop18 listing over here

Asus U32U-RX012D (AMD - 2GB - 320GB - 13.3'') Laptop . Buy Best Asus U32U-RX012D (AMD - 2GB - 320GB - 13.3'') Laptop at Lowest Price Online

How many cells are there in your U32U battery? 4/6/8?
What is its net weight? Flipkart says 1.75, ASUS website says 1.4 kg for 4 cell battery.

What about OS? Have you tried running any Linux on it?
dashing.sujay
Jul 28, 2012 at 2:20 PM
^I guess it comes with 6 cell battery. Net weight should be as stated by flipkart.

I installed win 7 ultimate on it, no linux as I don't have it with me now; was for my sis.