Originally Posted by
YLU FF
I'm interested in <4 lbs with monitor in the 12-13 inch range. I currently use a Compaq nc6000 which I find a bit heavy (5.5lb). Performance reqs are secondary, although not unimportant.
I use an HP TX12
xx series (
12.1" screen, but I recommend changing the Desktop DPI setting from 95, to 120 -- slightly larger text size).
At any rate it claims to offer the viewable content of a
15.4" screen and it does deliver.
Newer models have 2GB ram.
Very light and sleek, I would change nothing. Battery life is 2hrs but that is typical for the size of battery. With this one, small size/weight is its strength. Has a fingerprint reader and built-in web cam and mic; and a DVD writer. Speakers (Lansing) are very good for their size, use the controls to overboost the sound a bit (add reverb and effects) to enrich the sound.
2 outlets for headphones so 2 people could listen to a DVD during a flight
Here is lastest model at Best Buy
The HP Pavilion TX1418CA notebook has changed that. Inside this extremely compact machine is an AMD Dual-Core processor, 2GB of memory, a 12.1" swivelling touchscreen display, and a host of other cool features that make it easier to get work done on the go