I have rarely in the outset as much as researched for this part. After I had only flirted with AMD-sub-notebook (Thinkpad Edge 11), I realized that a netbook for my purposes but is completely sufficient; what it can namely, the X101H?
1. Windows 7 Starter: Windows lightweight!
The SSD version X101 has the Linux-based Intel MeeGo installed that is either hated or tolerated; The X101H offers with Win7 Starter everything you need and what you expect from his "real" job box. In my view, it also makes no sense to strike up a complete Win7 version, firstly because the N570 can only handle 2GB RAM, secondly, the graphic performance is sufficient barely for Aero and thirdly, you need the features of Home, Professional, etc. on any netbook.
2. Intel Atom N570: Dual nuclear power in 1,66GHz
The processor is in most netbooks of the bottleneck, which is why you like this overclocked. The N570 is also as one of the fastest Atom netbook processors. Unfortunately it only supports 2GB of RAM, you should definitely upgrade, 1GB make multitasking no fun. If you like Firefox has more than 10 tabs open and incidentally still running other programs, will soon come with 1GB to its limits. Incorporation of RAM, incidentally is a breeze.
Attention, who can wait: the successor N2600 (exists since Q3 / 11) supports 4GB and 64bit-system and is probably built in the coming netbook generations.
3. Tons of storage: 320GB HDD
For a netbook almost oversized: movies, music, photos I have on my workstation and rübergestreamed as needed via WLAN and exchange folder or for smaller trips and travels to an external 2.5 played "and are thus connected to other PCs or buts. that's my kind of use; to have the case is nice 320GB The 320GB Seagate disk summary was partitioned with me 100GB / 180GB The rest is reserved for Systemkram or falls the Convert of GIB in GB victim!..
4. Mobility: Hallelujah !!
The X101 is indeed thin and lightweight, but the "big brother" X101H nevertheless brings a 1 kilos and is incredibly flat that he has so many connections and drinsteckt so much. Highly ergonomic design. The wireless card is super: Atheros (AR9285) does not enjoy a good reputation for nothing. Where my smartphone is weakening, my netbook keeps bravely: The router is one floor up and is known to be something quite a WLAN interferer. Also always important; Although a matte 10.1 "display is not optimized for use in direct sunlight, but is well off generally better than a reflective; I am not ugly, but I would also not constantly irritated when working from my own face;)
Fetter downside is the battery performance. Virus scans, video conversion, photo-processing and other CPU-eater you should do better if you have an electrical outlet nearby. The little one keeps in my section namely gerademal 90-100 minutes before he quietly puts itself in the digital hibernation. This may be due to my multi-tasking habits or my use area, but I think there was for the price and the weight simply no longer there. An upgrade does not exist yet, and I doubt that each one will come. But heard of portable rechargeable batteries with charger plug, with which you can charge almost any device mobile. Who needs something, but should think to adopts Ultrabook perhaps.
5. Design and useability: a matter of taste?
As already mentioned, the X101H's thin and light (1kg) and has a fluted mat surface. The housing is made entirely of plastic and therefore vulnerable. But do not plan to use the part as a Frisbee or turn allow small children and pets negligence. But that would certainly be able NEN MacBookAir maul. Due to this; who just like what quality in the hand has, which is outrageous when he looks around in this price range.
The hated by many (and also by me personally) "piano lacquer" trend will find just around the screen and the keyboard bed his application. With a bit of mental strength I can do it but mostly ignore it;)
The charging cable is thin and the power supply is integrated in the plug. Unfortunately, some short; But then, the trend of manufacturers seem to go, which I personally, however, can not endorse. So far, however, I had no problem getting into the reach of a power outlet; Not for one remains indeed still the time-limited battery power.
For keyboard: logical sense applied FN keys, separate F-key bar. After a short acclimatization super pleasant for normal sized hands (who has great hands, buys well but eh no netbook). Pressure point is often barely perceptible, but the rotation gets you out. For me this is tap pleasant, but can understand when they say, it would not be fun if you have a lot of time typing. Who writes a lot will probably always use an external keyboard favorite.
Plenty of room for the touchpad no longer the keyboard. Is logical but pity. Get me well soon anyway establish a wireless mouse.
6. Conclusions: A brief overview of the "reviewer's scanner" among you:
+++ The price! 229 for all that is now, is a blast:
++ Win7 Starter: easy & fast, so ideal for a netbook
++ Intel Atom N570: 1,66GHz clenched 2CPU / 4Thread-nuclear
++ 320GB HDD: partitioned memory for massive media or a second-OS
++ Design: flat and easy and pleasant fluted mat surface (except the screen and keyboard bed: "piano lacquer")
+ Wi-Fi: quickly and reliably
+ Keyboard: logical sense applied FN key, independent F-key bar. The rotation gets out you.
+ Screen: 1024x600px on matt 10.1 "; bright enough, but unfortunately slightly desaturated colors.
- Poor driver support. Am used to being able to download from the manufacturer's site the most important thing.
- 1GB RAM: no longer appropriate. BUT: Upgrading to 2GB is easy and cheap (in my case 15 euros for Kingston KVR1066D3S7 / 2G 2GB PC3-8500 memory (1066 MHz Non-ECC) DDR3 SO-DIMM)
- Battery power is weak: in my personal habits are just 90-100min it.
