I guess I'm not seeing the point of this. Most business laptops are already somewhere between 1 and 3 kilos and are plenty portable. Reducing the diagonal size somewhat is nice. but again not really needed.
This fills some wanted features that most business laptops don't have. TB3, Windows Hello webcam, TPM 2.0, wi-fi 6. and at 1.9lbs. I can't think of another laptop like that. The 1lb less weight of most business laptops is a highly desirable trait.
Those are basically Intel Athena requirements. To get that branding they need biometric auth (fingerprint or face), TB3, Wifi6, an ultraslim form factor (weight not specified), and all day battery life.
If your laptop is below 1kg, you can keep using it during takeoff and landing.
Now I'm not sure they wont change that, after the first person has been decapitated by an ultrathin, strong and rigid device weighing 990 grams.
And then you may also have to prove it to the cabin crew (who is still free to overrule you), that indeed your ultrabook is below 1kg, whilst your neighbours is not.
Our current understanding of acceptable battery sizes is based off of 14++(++++++). I'd wait for tests before we judge 10+ on the same scale. Besides, OEMs can optimize individual laptops to better work with available capacity. See the amazing efficiency of the Surface Pro for example.
This argument has already been debated ad infinitum and decided: 16:9 is best for viewing videos because it avoids letterboxing; 3:2 is best for reading Web pages because it reduces scrolling and unused whitespace. If you're referring to the aspect ratio of old TVs, that was 4:3.
Anyone else notice the shape that the screen appears to be in that second photo? Was that bad photo editing going into that presentation? I don't think this screen can accurately be called 16x9...
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Great_Scott - Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - link
I guess I'm not seeing the point of this. Most business laptops are already somewhere between 1 and 3 kilos and are plenty portable. Reducing the diagonal size somewhat is nice. but again not really needed.Dug - Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - link
This fills some wanted features that most business laptops don't have.TB3, Windows Hello webcam, TPM 2.0, wi-fi 6. and at 1.9lbs. I can't think of another laptop like that.
The 1lb less weight of most business laptops is a highly desirable trait.
DanNeely - Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - link
Those are basically Intel Athena requirements. To get that branding they need biometric auth (fingerprint or face), TB3, Wifi6, an ultraslim form factor (weight not specified), and all day battery life.https://images.anandtech.com/doci/14444/Project%20...
Dug - Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - link
Forgot to add 2 ssd's on laptops that thin and light is also a bonus.imaskar - Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - link
It is very welcomed by oncall engineers, who have to carry laptops 24/7. I hope it charges from USB Type-C, because charger adds quite some weight.s.yu - Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - link
Between 1 and 3 kilos?? Just know that some people regard even a 500g backpack as heavy.abufrejoval - Monday, September 9, 2019 - link
Quite simply: Airline regulations! (and obvious bragging rights)If your laptop is below 1kg, you can keep using it during takeoff and landing.
Now I'm not sure they wont change that, after the first person has been decapitated by an ultrathin, strong and rigid device weighing 990 grams.
And then you may also have to prove it to the cabin crew (who is still free to overrule you), that indeed your ultrabook is below 1kg, whilst your neighbours is not.
s.yu - Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - link
"rather ultimate", haha that's the first time I've seen the word used that way.s.yu - Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - link
33Wh is too low, NEC's last attempt at an ultraportable had...40 or was it 45Wh at this weight.skavi - Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - link
Our current understanding of acceptable battery sizes is based off of 14++(++++++). I'd wait for tests before we judge 10+ on the same scale. Besides, OEMs can optimize individual laptops to better work with available capacity. See the amazing efficiency of the Surface Pro for example.skavi - Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - link
Although, twice the battery life for 100g more is definitely worth it, especially if it comes with no other compromises.oRAirwolf - Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - link
Laptops with 16x9 screens are a hard pass for me after bring spoiled by the Huawei Matebook X Pro. 16x10 or 3x2 is the only way to fly.rahvin - Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - link
3x2 is not 16x10, it's the old television/CRT size. I'd take 16x10, in fact my home monitor is 16x10, but 3x2 is too vertical and too close to square.CajunMoses - Thursday, September 5, 2019 - link
This argument has already been debated ad infinitum and decided: 16:9 is best for viewing videos because it avoids letterboxing; 3:2 is best for reading Web pages because it reduces scrolling and unused whitespace. If you're referring to the aspect ratio of old TVs, that was 4:3.neogodless - Thursday, September 5, 2019 - link
Anyone else notice the shape that the screen appears to be in that second photo? Was that bad photo editing going into that presentation? I don't think this screen can accurately be called 16x9...sharath.naik - Sunday, October 13, 2019 - link
33 Wh? what is the point of making laptops this thin? the goal should have been to have the largest battery that is possible.