Any Update on a New UX model

[apes]

Anything in the near future for a new UX model, and what Asus model might it be based on?

[jingbugle]

There is a core duo UX model out there... not sure which ASUS model it is

[Goren]

There is a core duo UX model out there... not sure which ASUS model it is

It's not Asus, it's a Clevo model. its quite interesting, comes with a 1.66ghz.. but ULV! thats pretty impressive!

[Swatkins]

comes with a 1.66ghz.. but ULV!

Looks like just an LV actually...

Pretty cool! What's the word on the low voltage Core Duos? Anyone had an opportunity to use a machine equipped with one? I'm guessing there's a slight performance trade-off for improved battery life and cooling?

Goren (ODM Superstar), do you know which Clevo model this is based off?

Cool stuff, this looks like a really nice little machine!


Edit: Okay, so it looks like it's a modified Clevo M520 or 521.

I'm really intrigued by the possible benefits of an LV Core Duo!

[doddles]

This looks really nice. Looks to be 4lbs with the smaller battery. Probably around 4.5 with the 8 cell. If not too much of a performance hit with the LV Duo, this could be the laptop I've been waiting for. Looks like a nice design too.

Q: Is Clevo the maker of Sager laptops? Because I bought a Sager 3360 (500MHz PIII!) about 6 years ago, and it's still working just fine. Best laptop I ever bought, with a wonderful build quality. Put my HP ze4100 to shame.

[Swatkins]

Yeah, Clevo makes a whole bunch of the Sagers. Updated ODM info can be found in Goren's sticky in "Other Manufacturers" and Chaz's in the Sager forum.

[Goren]

Edit: Okay, so it looks like it's a modified Clevo M520 or 521.

I'm really intrigued by the possible benefits of an LV Core Duo!

yep you got it, its LV not ULV, and it is an M520N (the Gs are the sonoma models, and it doesnt seem that clevo added the updated version on their page yet..but N is the current one)

[eclecticdoode]

Here are some realworld pics of the new ux:
here

I checked portableone's website and they have an onsite warranty option. Does that warranty only cover the Bay area or something like within 50 square miles of their headquarters or does it actually cover onsite support anywhere in the USA?

[m61376]

I live in NY (about as far away from them as you can get :-)) and purchased a unit with on-site servoce. Most companies sub-contract to local companies that provide on-site techs.

That said, having had less than stellar dealings with on-site service from Fujitsu, if I could be without the unit and depending on the repair, I would consider sending it back for service to Portableone because you know who is working on it. However, I think on-site is a nice option and worth the relatively few $ in extra cost.

[Ethyriel]

On the transflective display upgrade:
400:1 contrast
25ms response (which hopefully means full 24bit color)
160 degree horizontal

Merom upgradeable (per Intel, so as long as Clevo gives a BIOS update)

Ivan says of the keyboard, "No flex very nice, comfortable and quiet keyboard."
He's clearly very honest and open, but he's also a businessman, so take that keyboard comment with a grain of salt.

Thanks Ivan, for all the answers!