Which of these two computers would do a better job running Logos?…

Michael Anda

Asus 1215N vs 1215B

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Alan Charles Gielczyk

Well probably the N, but I would not recommend a netbook unless you travel ALOT.

Michael Anda

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/297847#Comment_297847

I've used Logos on a lower powered netbook for a year and a half now and LOVE the form factor. I bring it to church, I bring it to bed, I bring it to the bathroom, I bring it in the car, I bring it to the library, I bring it to the doctor, etc., etc. I doubt I'd use a regular laptop in ANY of those places with the POSSIBLE exception of the library. I doubt I'd bring one THERE either.

Did you suggest the N for the superior multi-tasking performance noted?

Paul N

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/297849#Comment_297849

So, you get around 25% extra points for the 1215B in CPU tests, but 35% extra points for the 1215N in graphic intensive tests.
Here are the results:

PC Mark 05: 2336 – 1215N, 2900 – 1215B
PC Mark Vantage: 1853 – 1215N, 2300 – 1215B
3D Mark 06 default: 2671 – 1215N, 1982 – 1215B
Windows 7 rating: 3.3 – 1215N , 3.8 – 1215B

Bottom point is that the 1215B is in practice the faster of the two devices, benefiting from the better CPU.
there’s one thing you get on the 1215B and the 1215N lacks, and that’s an USB 3.0 slot
you can expect 30-45 minutes of life extra from the 1215B in daily use, while using default settings
In the US, the 1215N has a list price of 499 , with the 1215B going for 50 bucks less.

Although I've never had any experience in the netbook market, from the article it looks like the 1215B shines brighter in nearly every category Logos might be considered.

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https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/297849#Comment_297849

Looking at web site, found another comparison article to consider => http://www.netbooklive.com/best-12-inch-mini-laptops-of-the-moment-2839/ with link => http://www.netbooklive.com/asus-ul20ft-new-12-inch-notebook-brings-extra-power-4505/ Noticed 12" article did not include Apple's new MacBook Air models: 11" MacBook Air is almost a pound lighter than Asus 1215N and 1215B plus MacBook Air is noticeably faster with 2nd Generation Intel Core i processor and Solid State Disk (SSD). However, article about best 11.6" models does include MacBook Air (Top of the Line) => http://www.netbooklive.com/best-11-6-inch-netbooks-966/

Option: may want to watch for MacBook Air 2011 refurbished models => http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook_air (not know when for MacBook Air 2011 refurbished models)

Note: 2011 refurbished Mac Mini models now available => http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/mac_mini

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