I find that 8481 still attractive because of the following points:

1. Smallest footprint 14" notebook. It is a full size 14" screen on a 13.3" footprint.
2. Lightest 14". At 1.5kg, it is even lighter than most 13.3".
3. No discrete GPU - ya, this is a plus point since it 520m is not much better than HD3000. Save battery, runs cooler without it.

Get 8481 if you want absolute mobility with 14" screen. It is also more convenient than MBA since it comes with VGA, ethernet...

But if you are fine with 13.3", do check out Dell Vostro V131. You'll get full Sandy Bridge i3 speed at 2.2ghz at much cheaper price. It's 300 grams heavier.

BUT if you can wait till Sep, you really should check out Ultrabook...

Do consider Dell Vostro V131, I just brought one. Just launched last Friday. Details:

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2000201

if u not into gaming, i3 is actually a better choice. according to this link, it should run cooler:

http://www.goldfries.com/hardware-reviews/...ocessor-review/

but that is only for 1st core-i, not sure same for 2nd gen... anyone got data?

for all that u have done, i really duno how to repay u... so, ngkhanmein and me decided to intro as many chix to you as you want! please checkout V131 thread for more information!

oh no! OldTiam removed by moderator! guess they dun like the idea.

Mac using OSX, which mean, almost no games! But you can install Boot Camp that will allow you to dual boot into Windows.

you probably mean spill-proof... wont be waterproof:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/thinkpa...od-proof-video/

@moderator: if you are reading this, i second the motion! these 2 guys are so great i almost felt in love with them! i didn't say that...