NUS/NTU notebook deals for 2006/07
Ultraportables (sub-2kg)
Ultraportables are the babies of the notebook world. Sacrificing the inclusion of integrated optical drives, ultraportables put a premium on mobility which allow them to be easily accessible anywhere. Size and battery life are the cornerstones in is class of mobiles.
There are two systems on offer. The Acer TravelMate 3012WTMi is cheaper than the ThinkPad X60 and uses a faster processor. However, the latter has a stronger magnesium-alloy shell and security features which warrant the extra cost. Students who only bring their systems to lecture halls may want to consider the Acer notebook. Those whose usage patterns require computing in outdoor environments will do well to shell out more for the ThinkPad.
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Acer TravelMate 3012WTMi (Core Duo T2300 Processor 1.66GHz, 512MB RAM)
| Processor |
Core Duo |
| Processor speed |
1.66 GHz |
| Amt of RAM |
512 MB (max 2,048 MB) |
| Hard drive |
80 GB |
| Optical drive |
External DVD Super Multi drive |
| Graphics hardware |
Intel Media Accelerator 950 |
| Diagonal screen size |
12.1 inch |
| Remote |
Yes |
| Operating system |
Windows XP Professional |
| Weight w/battery |
1.5 kg |
| Wireless LAN |
802.11a/b/g |
| Webcam |
Yes |
| Warranty |
Three-year local warranty (first year international coverage) |
| Student Price |
S$1,898 (US$1,397.41) |
| Street Price |
S$2,498 (US$1,839.16) |
| Promotions |
Free 512MB flash drive; upgrade to 1GB system RAM for S$79 (US$58.16) |
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ThinkPad X60 (Core Duo Processor L2300 1.5GHz, 512MB RAM)
| Processor |
Core Duo |
| Processor speed |
1.5 GHz |
| Amt of RAM |
512 MB (max 2,048 MB) |
| Hard drive |
60 GB |
| Optical drive |
External DVD writer drive |
| Graphics hardware |
Intel Media Accelerator 950 |
| Diagonal screen size |
12.1 inch |
| Operating system |
Windows XP Professional |
| Weight w/battery |
1.32 kg |
| Wireless LAN |
802.11a/b/g |
| Warranty |
Three-year local on-campus and international warranty |
| Student Price |
S$2,426 (US$1,786.15) |
| Street Price |
N.A. |
| Promotions |
Upgrade to 1GB system RAM for S$199 (US$146.51) |
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