Intel says get ready for $99 tablets, $299 Haswell notebooks, $349 hybrids

Re:Intel says get ready for $99 tablets, $299 Haswell notebo... by dangrossman on Wednesday October 16, 2013 @11:26PM (#6563519)

The 5200 GPU and 90W AC adapter were good hints for what a search turned up -- a 4 hour or less battery life despite a big, heavy 52WH battery (compared to 8 hours for a 5100 and smaller battery). This is one of those "gaming monstrosities" I mentioned. For a couple percent speed bump over a 3-year-old 2nd-gen computer, and relatively unappealing styling, I agree with the reviews which seem to be "avoid". I can only imagine how hot it gets that it needs venting around both sides and the entire rear of the case.

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Re:Intel says get ready for $99 tablets, $299 Haswell notebo... by galaktor on Thursday October 17, 2013 @02:38AM (#6563959)

I have one. Doesn't get hot. CPU clocks down a lot when on battery, so "gaming monstrosity" only more or less valid when on AC. Battery perf in general not great, 3-4 hours in my experience. As a mobile workstation pretty good, only real bummer is that the keyboard is crap - not a good option if you plan to type tons on it (but you might get used to it; I for one just use an external ergonomic keyboard).

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Re:Intel says get ready for $99 tablets, $299 Haswell notebo... by eikenberry on Wednesday October 16, 2013 @11:32PM (#6563530)

Well that's a drag. Guess I'll hold my breath that Lenovo doesn't completely gut their line and comes out with something decent. Though reading a few reviews, that Asus doesn't look to bad.

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