Photowhit said: take an ssd and a hard drive and throw them up against a brick wall, one has a 99%+ chance of being OK and one has a 99%+ chance of failing.
... I might have bailed on the HD version for the dependability of the ssd, considering the use I have planned.

I don't remember the last time I threw my notebook against a brick wall
I'd much rather taken the increased storage, then worry about some unlikely event.
Even if something were to happen, if you're that worried about your data, wouldn't you be the kind of person who always BACKs UP their data

red96camaro said:Mechwarrior1989 said:

They also have this model listed, with a 6 cell battery for $418.39 (not in stock yet) which would be an excellent price and more along the lines of where these should be priced at.



Where is this model listed? I couldn't find it.

The post was referring to NCIX, not J&R - Link to the 6-cell battery XP version at NCIXUS

thietlong said:
Is anyone looking at this going to wait for the 6-cell battery model? Anyone know when it will be available? How much bigger/heavier it will make the laptop?

The 6-cell battery is discussed and photographed in this thread.. Haven't come across any sources on when the A1 with the 6-cell battery will be available in the US - it will probably trickle in over the next couple months, along with 3G/WiMax/BT options. The 6-cell battery sticks out the back by 2.5cm (just shy of 1", at 0.984 inches). Not sure if the MSI Wind's 6-cell battery also sticks out the back.

loricariidae said:thietlong said:
Is anyone looking at this going to wait for the 6-cell battery model? Anyone know when it will be available? How much bigger/heavier it will make the laptop?

The 6-cell battery is discussed and photographed in this thread.. Haven't come across any sources on when the A1 with the 6-cell battery will be available in the US - it will probably trickle in over the next couple months, along with 3G/WiMax/BT options. The 6-cell battery sticks out the back by 2.5cm (just shy of 1", at 0.984 inches). Not sure if the MSI Wind's 6-cell battery also sticks out the back.

Thanks for that link. Very helpful.

Any price point set for this model? Hopefully it comes sooner than later.

That blows.
Why do you think it is a hand off to Acer fulfillment?

Page shows usually ships in 1 to 2 days, not that it's a pre-order item.

I'll need to cancel Tuesday if it doesn't ship by then.

Has anyones order changed from submitted to something else?

closeupman said:Photowhit said: take an ssd and a hard drive and throw them up against a brick wall, one has a 99%+ chance of being OK and one has a 99%+ chance of failing.
... I might have bailed on the HD version for the dependability of the ssd, considering the use I have planned.

I don't remember the last time I threw my notebook against a brick wall
I'd much rather taken the increased storage, then worry about some unlikely event.
Even if something were to happen, if you're that worried about your data, wouldn't you be the kind of person who always BACKs UP their data

I would use a full size laptop for most things, I will use this for a bicycle trip, I've alresady killed a hard drive on a bicycle trip so I know from experience, that said I will go with the hard drive option and have a linux bootable SDHC in case of problems. I will also have several portable hard drive with me (audio books, photo storage and backups)

I'm 1 for 3 on killing hard drives as I've had no problem with hard drive based Creative MP3 players though I'll use an N800 solidstate for an MP3 player this time, I did have skipping at times with hard drive based players and I'll less worried with solid state.

RobsTV said:That blows.
Why do you think it is a hand off to Acer fulfillment?

Page shows usually ships in 1 to 2 days, not that it's a pre-order item.

I'll need to cancel Tuesday if it doesn't ship by then.

Has anyones order changed from submitted to something else?

Let us know how this works out for you. I was thinking orders would ship 1-2 days after placed as it says on the website.

it's now showing in-stock at NCIXUS.com
should i cancel the order from JR and get the 6cell version for $60 or so more?

as of 846pm pst, it shows only 10 in stock.

namlook said:kevindinh said:it's now showing in-stock at NCIXUS.com
should i cancel the order from JR and get the 6cell version for $60 or so more?

as of 846pm pst, it shows only 10 in stock.

Note that the acer is 2.78 lbs with the 6 cell battery. That's heavy in comparison to 2.19 lbs with the 3 cell. The eeepc is 2.4 lbs with the 6 cell battery. I'd go with the Acer and the 3 cell battery at 2.19 lbs if you only need 2.5 hrs battery or the eeepc and the 6 cell battery at 2.4 lbs if you need 5 hrs battery life.

what's attractive to me is the low price and large storage in the acer. You're right. I'd seldom go straight 5 hours without charging. 2.5hrs would be fine for most of my daily usage.

2.4lbs is just awesome.

Folshack said:kevindinh said:
what's attractive to me is the low price and large storage in the acer. You're right. I'd seldom go straight 5 hours without charging. 2.5hrs would be fine for most of my daily usage.

2.4lbs is just awesome.

Yep I seldom use my laptop where there are no outlets anyway

The other side of it is for many people it would be really inconvenient to carry a charger when the notebook fits in your hand since it is the size of a traditional organizer. But everyone is different. Some people always have a bag with them. I personally want to carry mine without accessories.