thinking of getting the 11z since it is not much bigger than dell mini10

my concern is the SU1400 processor..can it even run stuff like photoshop cs4 smoothly? im not using it for doing any work..just wondering

anyone who got it pls give review

I don't have the model in question, but I've seen Photoshop being run on a CULV processor before. Describing it as smooth would be somewhat of a stretch.

why would people think SU4100 is weak? Its just mind boggling. and those even trying to compare it with Atom and NEO is even beyond understanding. The SU4100 is so much more powerful then my bloody sempron 64 desktop at home which i think it bloody fast still.

that 1.3ghz look like kinda weak..or is it just me

Because it is weak when compared to plenty of other processors out there. Discounting stuff that are already outdated, or three thirds of the way there.

For one thing, this pseudo-netbook (note that its not classed as a netbook) can go to 4GB RAM compared to Atom based ones which max@2GB. This increased RAM probably will improve yr performance for apps like photoshop. However, I suspect that fullblown Photoshop CS4 might be sluggish but with this "class" of computer, you should only be running photoshop elements.

Lesson learnt for those intending to purchase :- Please wait for DELL special offers of discounts. I bought it too soon as they offer the RM100/- discount the next day. I asked them if I could add the coupon but they said cannot as already ordered.

Also still waiting for it to arrive next week. Will post some review once I get it.

This post has been edited by whizzer: Oct 21 2009, 11:54 AM

u order it already? how much u got it for? i still waiting for any special offers

Can't wait to get done with SPM....arghh!!!! Wait for me baby

The discount code is DVDWW$FB8TN30V
can get RM100 discount for 11z.... valid till tomorrow...

But what are you comparing it with. You have to see the whole product packaging. Sure you can buy the alienware laptop that will blow most desktop, but what is the point of lugging around something so rediculously big? Even the 14" laptops are being pushed to its limits currently, and CULV have really came and change the packaging of laptops, for example as seen on the acer timeline series.

How can you say discounting outdated stuff or three third (??? 2/3 or 3/4) of the way there. Just a year and half, you need to pay six grand to get a ULV based laptop. Todays, its half that price. That in it self is progress.

What then do you expect them to put into a 11.6" laptop that is 1 inch thick? A P8700 cpu with HD4670 gfx? you have to be realistic. And realisticly, it is packaged for mobility, with processing power way sufficient for basic computing work to photoshop to HD content, yet providing a low power consumption product.

This post has been edited by lchan: Oct 21 2009, 03:09 PM

is the dualcore more power-consuming that the celeron?

su9400, su4100, celeron 743 rated at TDP 10W~

I never once said that the Inspiron 11z should pack more of a punch. I was merely stating that the Atom processor alone is rather weak in comparison to other processors that sport higher TDPs, think Merom. Technically, you sacrifice overall performance for battery longevity. Again, I didn't take size of any sort into account.

By discounting outdated stuff I was referring to much older processors such as the legacy Celeron line-up. And the three thirds was a typo. It should have been two.

I think better to wait for the Asus UL20A. Much faster processor, C2D and also longer batter life. Unit is lighter too with a 12 inch.

Price would definitely be the same or cheaper.

Dell is quite sad to quote 6 hours when all netbooks and culv are pushing up to 10 hours.

yes..i have to say dell provides the most pitiful batteries.

Yes, very true. Dell may have the best support service and also very good quality but their batteries are crap. Even their whole mini atom range have crap battery life.

Since a notebook's most important aspect is the battery life, Dell has really failed. I use an Asus 1000HE and I get 8 hours of battery with wifi usage per day. My friends use the Inspiron Mini, 3 hours sudah mati

OMG i used to think Dell 11z is the best yet. No longer. Now its either Asus UL20A vs Dell 11z. Any idea when is the Asus coming out?

looks like dell come out 13z

OMG

http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products...ukdhs1&ref=lthp

It even comes with a DVD drive and Nvidia graphics card!! WTF! This aint no netbook man. 13.3inch screen.

just informing mah, I just found out at dell malaysia just now