I manage to get my 11z last week. First thing I did was to install Windows 7 Ultimate on it. Speed wise is ok. I didnt expect much from this machine. I had installed Virtual PC on it. Manage to get my Win2k3 vhd running but performance is too slow. I have not tried Photoshop but performance for other apps are acceptable.

Pros
- Bright & clear screen
- Almost normal size keyboard.
- Most apps runs well
- Touch pad gestures saves time once you have master it.
- Long battery life (6 hrs)
- 3 USB port + 1 HDMI + 1 LAN

Cons
- Not nearly as light as I wanted it.
- Touchpad sometimes misunderstand (e.g. I accidently zoom in quite often)
- Six cell battery sticks out. (If you carry yr notebook in a bagpack its ok, however, if you are a notebk sleeve person, this will not do)
- Fingerprint magnet..

The battery that sticks out actually make typing easier. Also, I wish they had offer to package 2 x 3 cell battery.

This post has been edited by whizzer: Nov 6 2009, 12:26 AM

May I know the specs of your Dell 11z?

Can you say why you chose the dell 11z over the Asus UL20?

Didnt see the Asus UL20 for comparison. But went for DELL because can buy it online.

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Added on November 6, 2009, 2:46 pmThe basic spec. i.e. the RM1749 one that you see in www.dell.com.my.

This post has been edited by whizzer: Nov 6 2009, 02:46 PM

oh no...you got the celery one?. should have gone for the SU4100. big performance difference tho. however both your configuration and the SU4100 is not suitable for virtualisation.

Sorry I know this is off topic, but you do know what celery is right?

how much is the UL20?

UL20 is at shockingly 2699. I'd go for the Dell. But bear in mind ita abt 1.6KG and not that light.

Defeats the whole purpose of getting a netbook.

In those days when celeron first came about most people called them celery. My wife on the other hand like eating them with dips...

If I was going for the performance, I would not be getting a netbook I had been trying out virtualisation on 11z. The Windows 7 virtualization doesnt work because it really requires a processor that supports virtualization (hyperX?). MS Virtual PC 2007 does work and I had manage to get it to load . However, after testing, its not recommended as well, though it works, it gets jerky. (Could be that I was running a Win2k3 vhd with MOSS sharepoint 2007 loaded )

Thus, I would say, this pc is strictly for "low" power usage and travelling purpose.

if the celery doesnt outperform the atom i dont know wat to say

Thanks, guys for posting up your reviews and thoughts in this thread. I couldn't find the review on CNet Asia and glad I came across this here in LYN.

I've been looking to upgrade the Acer netbook I have for something more powerful but still light enough for work traveling and personal use. The 11z caught my eyes when I saw it on Dell website but still thinking if I should get this or just get a powerful, long battery netbook like the EEE PC.

I only need it for basic word processing, browsing, basic photo and video editing.

Should I get this?

^ eeepc is still netbook, thus performance is similar with your acer netbook.
11z is much more powerful especially the one with su4100.

inspiron 11z upgraded, price remain the same

from 250gb to 320gb..

Just got my 11z last Friday ... was kinda surprised it only took 5 working days to reach me after confirmation of payment as I've been hearing a lot of delivery delays from Dell.

As whizzer has mentioned, my only complain is the 6 cell battery which sticks out from back and adds weight but gives me extended battery life. Realistically it gives me 6+ hours on a full charge for casual browsing and some skype with video.

Alpine White (much better than black as not as much a fingerprint magnet)
Pentium SU4100 Processor
Win 7 Premium (64 bit)
3 Yrs Complete Cover
4GB DDR2 SDRAM
320GB SATA HDD
Wireless 802.11n

@magnor, how much did u get this?

with the specs that you're having, it must've cost a bomb, especially since i've been reading in here that the 4GB RAM ain't cheap at all.... how much did you get for?

What is the latest price for 11z? Can't find any price list on their official website.

got a shock of my life when I saw it at PC fair. The battery sticks out so much from the back (botton). It is like 2 inches sticking out.

No way will I ever buy it.

yup. i relise i made the biggest mistake for buying the 11z... after i saw it arrive at my doorstep.

i didnt expect it to come with 6 cells

should have get the 1810t