RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-18 Thread Ken Schaefer
USB3 2.5 drives can be bus powered - no need for a separate power cable.
eSata requires separate power supply unless you have an eSataP ports (looks 
like a port that has a combination of eSata and USB connectors in the one port)

The Sony laptop I have has a USB3.0 port, but no eSata/eSataP ports. I'm also 
finding that enclosures with a USB 3.0 port are much easier to find than 
enclosures that have an eSataP port (I do have one, but I had to import it from 
the US). If it has eSata + USB, you still need to run two cables between your 
laptop and the enclosure.

Cheers
Ken

From: Jon Harris [mailto:jk.har...@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 7 February 2012 2:07 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

But less common from what I saw.  That is why I asked.  Speed does not in it 
self mean that was the reason for all things.

Jon
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 12:31 AM, 
cynicalg...@gmail.commailto:cynicalg...@gmail.com wrote:
Usb3 is faster

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 6, 2012, at 6:33 PM, Jon Harris 
jk.har...@gmail.commailto:jk.har...@gmail.com wrote:
Why did you not go with an eSATA enclosure?  If I may ask.

Jon
On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 3:47 AM, Ken Schaefer 
k...@adopenstatic.commailto:k...@adopenstatic.com wrote:
Just a generic one (Asrock I think) I picked up at a local computer shop. I 
have several - haven't really noticed much difference between them performance 
wise.

Cheers
Ken

From: Richard Stovall [mailto:rich...@gmail.commailto:rich...@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, 5 February 2012 3:50 PM

To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

128 GB SD.  I didn't even know that those exist...  A little checking shows 
that they're actually not crazy expensive, if you actually have a use case that 
demands one.
http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Media-Flash-Memory-LSD128CRBNA133/dp/B004SAMZW4

If you don't mind me asking, what USB3 enclosure are you using for the 512 GB 
SSD?

On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 10:59 PM, Ken Schaefer 
k...@adopenstatic.commailto:k...@adopenstatic.com wrote:
For running VMs I went the opposite route - Sony Z (previously a Z1, now a Z2). 
8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (internal), 1920x1080 screen, Core i7, 13, weighs about 
1.2kg. Unbelievable piece of kit.
I added an extra 512GB SSD (connected via USB3), so I have plenty of storage 
for VMs now. 128GB SD card holds installation ISOs

Cheers
Ken

From: Webster [mailto:webs...@carlwebster.commailto:webs...@carlwebster.com]
Sent: Friday, 3 February 2012 11:47 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

This doesn't apply to your situation, but I just bought a monster ASUS laptop 
to take with me on the road.  I am on the road the next 2 months and possibly 
until July.  I needed something so I could continue my writing while traveling. 
  Core i7 quad-core w/HT, 17.3 screen, 16GB RAM and 2 500GB HDs - will run 5 
VMs very well.  It may run more but I only have 5 right now.

This is my last day at current customer before I hit the road for 2 months and 
maybe 6 months.  The guys here are really liking the laptop.  I am sure my 
chiropractor will too as the monster weighs 10  lbs!



Carl Webster

Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional

http://www.CarlWebster.comhttp://www.carlwebster.com/

From: Tom Miller tmil...@hnncsb.orgmailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org
Reply-To: NT Issues 
ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:50:44 -0500
To: NT Issues 
ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
Subject: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo laptops. 
 Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for our nomadic 
staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to image.

Comments appreciated.

Tom



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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-07 Thread Cynicalgeek
It's just the next version of USB which will make it much more common than
eSATA in the future. My laptop has USB3 and it's a lower-end Lenovo from
last year.

On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:06 AM, Jon Harris jk.har...@gmail.com wrote:

 But less common from what I saw.  That is why I asked.  Speed does not in
 it self mean that was the reason for all things.

 Jon

 On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 12:31 AM, cynicalg...@gmail.com wrote:

 Usb3 is faster

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Feb 6, 2012, at 6:33 PM, Jon Harris jk.har...@gmail.com wrote:

 Why did you not go with an eSATA enclosure?  If I may ask.

 Jon

 On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 3:47 AM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.comwrote:

  Just a generic one (Asrock I think) I picked up at a local computer
 shop. I have several – haven’t really noticed much difference between them
 performance wise.

 ** **

 Cheers

 Ken

 ** **

 *From:* Richard Stovall [mailto:rich...@gmail.com]
 *Sent:* Sunday, 5 February 2012 3:50 PM

 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 128 GB SD.  I didn't even know that those exist...  A little checking
 shows that they're actually not crazy expensive, if you actually have a use
 case that demands one.
 http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Media-Flash-Memory-LSD128CRBNA133/dp/B004SAMZW4
 

 ** **

 If you don't mind me asking, what USB3 enclosure are you using for the
 512 GB SSD?

 ** **

 On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 10:59 PM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.com
 wrote:

 For running VMs I went the opposite route – Sony Z (previously a Z1, now
 a Z2). 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (internal), 1920x1080 screen, Core i7, 13”,
 weighs about 1.2kg. Unbelievable piece of kit. 

 I added an extra 512GB SSD (connected via USB3), so I have plenty of
 storage for VMs now. 128GB SD card holds installation ISOs


 Cheers

 Ken

  

 *From:* Webster [mailto:webs...@carlwebster.com]
 *Sent:* Friday, 3 February 2012 11:47 PM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

  

 This doesn't apply to your situation, but I just bought a monster ASUS
 laptop to take with me on the road.  I am on the road the next 2 months and
 possibly until July.  I needed something so I could continue my writing
 while traveling.   Core i7 quad-core w/HT, 17.3 screen, 16GB RAM and 2
 500GB HDs – will run 5 VMs very well.  It may run more but I only have 5
 right now.

  

 This is my last day at current customer before I hit the road for 2
 months and maybe 6 months.  The guys here are really liking the laptop.  I
 am sure my chiropractor will too as the monster weighs 10  lbs!

  

  

 Carl Webster

 Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional

 http://www.CarlWebster.com http://www.carlwebster.com/

  

 *From: *Tom Miller tmil...@hnncsb.org
 *Reply-To: *NT Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
 *Date: *Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:50:44 -0500
 *To: *NT Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
 *Subject: *ASUS laptops/notepbooks

  

 Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo
 laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for
 our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to
 image.

  

 Comments appreciated.

  

 Tom

  

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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-07 Thread Jon Harris
Mine has a mixed eSATA and USB3 on it.  When I went to price external
drives the best deal for me at the time was an eSATA enclosure.  That said
if the prices had been better I would have gone with a USB3 but only
because it would have been backward compatible with more devices than the
eSATA.

Jon

On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 10:14 AM, Cynicalgeek cynicalg...@gmail.com wrote:

 It's just the next version of USB which will make it much more common than
 eSATA in the future. My laptop has USB3 and it's a lower-end Lenovo from
 last year.


 On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:06 AM, Jon Harris jk.har...@gmail.com wrote:

 But less common from what I saw.  That is why I asked.  Speed does not in
 it self mean that was the reason for all things.

 Jon

 On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 12:31 AM, cynicalg...@gmail.com wrote:

 Usb3 is faster

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Feb 6, 2012, at 6:33 PM, Jon Harris jk.har...@gmail.com wrote:

 Why did you not go with an eSATA enclosure?  If I may ask.

 Jon

 On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 3:47 AM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.comwrote:

  Just a generic one (Asrock I think) I picked up at a local computer
 shop. I have several – haven’t really noticed much difference between them
 performance wise.

 ** **

 Cheers

 Ken

 ** **

 *From:* Richard Stovall [mailto:rich...@gmail.com]
 *Sent:* Sunday, 5 February 2012 3:50 PM

 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 128 GB SD.  I didn't even know that those exist...  A little checking
 shows that they're actually not crazy expensive, if you actually have a use
 case that demands one.
 http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Media-Flash-Memory-LSD128CRBNA133/dp/B004SAMZW4
 

 ** **

 If you don't mind me asking, what USB3 enclosure are you using for the
 512 GB SSD?

 ** **

 On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 10:59 PM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.com
 wrote:

 For running VMs I went the opposite route – Sony Z (previously a Z1,
 now a Z2). 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (internal), 1920x1080 screen, Core i7, 13”,
 weighs about 1.2kg. Unbelievable piece of kit. 

 I added an extra 512GB SSD (connected via USB3), so I have plenty of
 storage for VMs now. 128GB SD card holds installation ISOs


 Cheers

 Ken

  

 *From:* Webster [mailto:webs...@carlwebster.com]
 *Sent:* Friday, 3 February 2012 11:47 PM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

  

 This doesn't apply to your situation, but I just bought a monster ASUS
 laptop to take with me on the road.  I am on the road the next 2 months and
 possibly until July.  I needed something so I could continue my writing
 while traveling.   Core i7 quad-core w/HT, 17.3 screen, 16GB RAM and 2
 500GB HDs – will run 5 VMs very well.  It may run more but I only have 5
 right now.

  

 This is my last day at current customer before I hit the road for 2
 months and maybe 6 months.  The guys here are really liking the laptop.  I
 am sure my chiropractor will too as the monster weighs 10  lbs!

  

  

 Carl Webster

 Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional

 http://www.CarlWebster.com http://www.carlwebster.com/

  

 *From: *Tom Miller tmil...@hnncsb.org
 *Reply-To: *NT Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
 *Date: *Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:50:44 -0500
 *To: *NT Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
 *Subject: *ASUS laptops/notepbooks

  

 Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo
 laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for
 our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to
 image.

  

 Comments appreciated.

  

 Tom

  

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RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-06 Thread Ken Schaefer
Just a generic one (Asrock I think) I picked up at a local computer shop. I 
have several – haven’t really noticed much difference between them performance 
wise.

Cheers
Ken

From: Richard Stovall [mailto:rich...@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, 5 February 2012 3:50 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

128 GB SD.  I didn't even know that those exist...  A little checking shows 
that they're actually not crazy expensive, if you actually have a use case that 
demands one.
http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Media-Flash-Memory-LSD128CRBNA133/dp/B004SAMZW4

If you don't mind me asking, what USB3 enclosure are you using for the 512 GB 
SSD?

On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 10:59 PM, Ken Schaefer 
k...@adopenstatic.commailto:k...@adopenstatic.com wrote:
For running VMs I went the opposite route – Sony Z (previously a Z1, now a Z2). 
8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (internal), 1920x1080 screen, Core i7, 13”, weighs about 
1.2kg. Unbelievable piece of kit.
I added an extra 512GB SSD (connected via USB3), so I have plenty of storage 
for VMs now. 128GB SD card holds installation ISOs

Cheers
Ken

From: Webster [mailto:webs...@carlwebster.commailto:webs...@carlwebster.com]
Sent: Friday, 3 February 2012 11:47 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

This doesn't apply to your situation, but I just bought a monster ASUS laptop 
to take with me on the road.  I am on the road the next 2 months and possibly 
until July.  I needed something so I could continue my writing while traveling. 
  Core i7 quad-core w/HT, 17.3 screen, 16GB RAM and 2 500GB HDs – will run 5 
VMs very well.  It may run more but I only have 5 right now.

This is my last day at current customer before I hit the road for 2 months and 
maybe 6 months.  The guys here are really liking the laptop.  I am sure my 
chiropractor will too as the monster weighs 10  lbs!



Carl Webster

Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional

http://www.CarlWebster.comhttp://www.carlwebster.com/

From: Tom Miller tmil...@hnncsb.orgmailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org
Reply-To: NT Issues 
ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:50:44 -0500
To: NT Issues 
ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
Subject: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo laptops. 
 Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for our nomadic 
staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to image.

Comments appreciated.

Tom



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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-06 Thread Jonathan Link
Seems I brought this up elsewhere.  Next round of computers I buy will all
have SSDs.  The 128 GB is at a good price point for us.

On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 2:50 AM, Richard Stovall rich...@gmail.com wrote:

 128 GB SD.  I didn't even know that those exist...  A little checking
 shows that they're actually not crazy expensive, if you actually have a use
 case that demands one.
 http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Media-Flash-Memory-LSD128CRBNA133/dp/B004SAMZW4

 If you don't mind me asking, what USB3 enclosure are you using for the 512
 GB SSD?


 On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 10:59 PM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.comwrote:

  For running VMs I went the opposite route – Sony Z (previously a Z1,
 now a Z2). 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (internal), 1920x1080 screen, Core i7, 13”,
 weighs about 1.2kg. Unbelievable piece of kit. 

 I added an extra 512GB SSD (connected via USB3), so I have plenty of
 storage for VMs now. 128GB SD card holds installation ISOs


 Cheers

 Ken

 ** **

 *From:* Webster [mailto:webs...@carlwebster.com]
 *Sent:* Friday, 3 February 2012 11:47 PM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 This doesn't apply to your situation, but I just bought a monster ASUS
 laptop to take with me on the road.  I am on the road the next 2 months and
 possibly until July.  I needed something so I could continue my writing
 while traveling.   Core i7 quad-core w/HT, 17.3 screen, 16GB RAM and 2
 500GB HDs – will run 5 VMs very well.  It may run more but I only have 5
 right now.

 ** **

 This is my last day at current customer before I hit the road for 2
 months and maybe 6 months.  The guys here are really liking the laptop.  I
 am sure my chiropractor will too as the monster weighs 10  lbs!

 ** **

 ** **

 Carl Webster

 Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional

 http://www.CarlWebster.com http://www.carlwebster.com/

 ** **

 *From: *Tom Miller tmil...@hnncsb.org
 *Reply-To: *NT Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
 *Date: *Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:50:44 -0500
 *To: *NT Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
 *Subject: *ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo
 laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for
 our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to
 image.

  

 Comments appreciated.

  

 Tom

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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-06 Thread Steve Ens
My colleague has one.  Apparently the ICS upgrade left a couple of
glitches, but on the whole, the tablet is extremely fast.  and good looking.

On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 9:20 AM, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote:

 OT but related,
 anyone get their hands on an ASUS Prime tablet yet ?  Looking for a real
 world review from someone that has actually used one.
 Thanks

 On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Guyer, Donald dgu...@che.org wrote:

 

 I’ve never heard anything but good about their laptops/netbooks/tablets
 and might even pick up one of their tablets myself.

 ** **

 Don Guyer

 Directory and Messaging Services
 Catholic Health East, ITSS

 ** **

 *From:* John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us]
 *Sent:* Friday, February 03, 2012 9:55 AM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 I don’t have any experience with the current models, but I have an Asus
 laptop that’s several years old and has held up like a champ. I keep it
 because it has a ginormous screen. So in terms of durability, I have no
 complaints.

 I also have a Lenovo netbook that I love. It’s small, light, has good
 battery life, and performs well. Lenovo tends to be pretty innovative,
 despite having some boring-looking models. So, I wouldn’t rule them out
 without exploring their product line fully.

 When I travel, I often take both. I leave the Asus in my hotel room, and
 carry the Lenovo into meetings. This gives me the best of both worlds. But
 this fall, I hope to finally trade both for a new unit that has a big
 screen but is also light and has all-day battery life. I’m thinking Ivy
 Bridge + Windows 8 will make for some great options.

 ** **

 ** **

 ** **

 John Hornbuckle, MSMIS, PMP

 MIS Department

 Taylor County School District

 www.taylor.k12.fl.us

 ** **

 ** **

 ** **

 *From:* Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org]
 *Sent:* Friday, February 03, 2012 8:51 AM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo
 laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for
 our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to
 image.

  

 Comments appreciated.

  

 Tom

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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-06 Thread Jon Harris
Why did you not go with an eSATA enclosure?  If I may ask.

Jon

On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 3:47 AM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.com wrote:

  Just a generic one (Asrock I think) I picked up at a local computer
 shop. I have several – haven’t really noticed much difference between them
 performance wise.

 ** **

 Cheers

 Ken

 ** **

 *From:* Richard Stovall [mailto:rich...@gmail.com]
 *Sent:* Sunday, 5 February 2012 3:50 PM

 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 128 GB SD.  I didn't even know that those exist...  A little checking
 shows that they're actually not crazy expensive, if you actually have a use
 case that demands one.
 http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Media-Flash-Memory-LSD128CRBNA133/dp/B004SAMZW4
 

 ** **

 If you don't mind me asking, what USB3 enclosure are you using for the 512
 GB SSD?

 ** **

 On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 10:59 PM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.com
 wrote:

 For running VMs I went the opposite route – Sony Z (previously a Z1, now a
 Z2). 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (internal), 1920x1080 screen, Core i7, 13”, weighs
 about 1.2kg. Unbelievable piece of kit. 

 I added an extra 512GB SSD (connected via USB3), so I have plenty of
 storage for VMs now. 128GB SD card holds installation ISOs


 Cheers

 Ken

  

 *From:* Webster [mailto:webs...@carlwebster.com]
 *Sent:* Friday, 3 February 2012 11:47 PM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

  

 This doesn't apply to your situation, but I just bought a monster ASUS
 laptop to take with me on the road.  I am on the road the next 2 months and
 possibly until July.  I needed something so I could continue my writing
 while traveling.   Core i7 quad-core w/HT, 17.3 screen, 16GB RAM and 2
 500GB HDs – will run 5 VMs very well.  It may run more but I only have 5
 right now.

  

 This is my last day at current customer before I hit the road for 2 months
 and maybe 6 months.  The guys here are really liking the laptop.  I am sure
 my chiropractor will too as the monster weighs 10  lbs!

  

  

 Carl Webster

 Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional

 http://www.CarlWebster.com http://www.carlwebster.com/

  

 *From: *Tom Miller tmil...@hnncsb.org
 *Reply-To: *NT Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
 *Date: *Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:50:44 -0500
 *To: *NT Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
 *Subject: *ASUS laptops/notepbooks

  

 Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo
 laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for
 our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to
 image.

  

 Comments appreciated.

  

 Tom

  

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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-06 Thread cynicalgeek
Usb3 is faster

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 6, 2012, at 6:33 PM, Jon Harris jk.har...@gmail.com wrote:

 Why did you not go with an eSATA enclosure?  If I may ask.
  
 Jon
 
 On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 3:47 AM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.com wrote:
 Just a generic one (Asrock I think) I picked up at a local computer shop. I 
 have several – haven’t really noticed much difference between them 
 performance wise.
 
  
 
 Cheers
 
 Ken
 
  
 
 From: Richard Stovall [mailto:rich...@gmail.com] 
 Sent: Sunday, 5 February 2012 3:50 PM
 
 
 To: NT System Admin Issues
 Subject: Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks
  
 
 128 GB SD.  I didn't even know that those exist...  A little checking shows 
 that they're actually not crazy expensive, if you actually have a use case 
 that demands one.
 http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Media-Flash-Memory-LSD128CRBNA133/dp/B004SAMZW4
 
  
 
 If you don't mind me asking, what USB3 enclosure are you using for the 512 GB 
 SSD?
 
  
 
 On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 10:59 PM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.com wrote:
 
 For running VMs I went the opposite route – Sony Z (previously a Z1, now a 
 Z2). 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (internal), 1920x1080 screen, Core i7, 13”, weighs 
 about 1.2kg. Unbelievable piece of kit.
 
 I added an extra 512GB SSD (connected via USB3), so I have plenty of storage 
 for VMs now. 128GB SD card holds installation ISOs
 
 
 Cheers
 
 Ken
 
  
 
 From: Webster [mailto:webs...@carlwebster.com] 
 Sent: Friday, 3 February 2012 11:47 PM
 To: NT System Admin Issues
 Subject: Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks
 
  
 
 This doesn't apply to your situation, but I just bought a monster ASUS laptop 
 to take with me on the road.  I am on the road the next 2 months and possibly 
 until July.  I needed something so I could continue my writing while 
 traveling.   Core i7 quad-core w/HT, 17.3 screen, 16GB RAM and 2 500GB HDs – 
 will run 5 VMs very well.  It may run more but I only have 5 right now.
 
  
 
 This is my last day at current customer before I hit the road for 2 months 
 and maybe 6 months.  The guys here are really liking the laptop.  I am sure 
 my chiropractor will too as the monster weighs 10  lbs!
 
  
 
  
 
 Carl Webster
 Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional
 http://www.CarlWebster.com
  
 
 From: Tom Miller tmil...@hnncsb.org
 Reply-To: NT Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
 Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:50:44 -0500
 To: NT Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
 Subject: ASUS laptops/notepbooks
 
  
 
 Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo 
 laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for 
 our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to image.
 
  
 
 Comments appreciated.
 
  
 
 Tom
 
  
 
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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-06 Thread Jon Harris
But less common from what I saw.  That is why I asked.  Speed does not in
it self mean that was the reason for all things.

Jon

On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 12:31 AM, cynicalg...@gmail.com wrote:

 Usb3 is faster

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Feb 6, 2012, at 6:33 PM, Jon Harris jk.har...@gmail.com wrote:

 Why did you not go with an eSATA enclosure?  If I may ask.

 Jon

 On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 3:47 AM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.com wrote:

  Just a generic one (Asrock I think) I picked up at a local computer
 shop. I have several – haven’t really noticed much difference between them
 performance wise.

 ** **

 Cheers

 Ken

 ** **

 *From:* Richard Stovall [mailto:rich...@gmail.com]
 *Sent:* Sunday, 5 February 2012 3:50 PM

 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 128 GB SD.  I didn't even know that those exist...  A little checking
 shows that they're actually not crazy expensive, if you actually have a use
 case that demands one.
 http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Media-Flash-Memory-LSD128CRBNA133/dp/B004SAMZW4
 

 ** **

 If you don't mind me asking, what USB3 enclosure are you using for the
 512 GB SSD?

 ** **

 On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 10:59 PM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.com
 wrote:

 For running VMs I went the opposite route – Sony Z (previously a Z1, now
 a Z2). 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (internal), 1920x1080 screen, Core i7, 13”,
 weighs about 1.2kg. Unbelievable piece of kit. 

 I added an extra 512GB SSD (connected via USB3), so I have plenty of
 storage for VMs now. 128GB SD card holds installation ISOs


 Cheers

 Ken

  

 *From:* Webster [mailto:webs...@carlwebster.com]
 *Sent:* Friday, 3 February 2012 11:47 PM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

  

 This doesn't apply to your situation, but I just bought a monster ASUS
 laptop to take with me on the road.  I am on the road the next 2 months and
 possibly until July.  I needed something so I could continue my writing
 while traveling.   Core i7 quad-core w/HT, 17.3 screen, 16GB RAM and 2
 500GB HDs – will run 5 VMs very well.  It may run more but I only have 5
 right now.

  

 This is my last day at current customer before I hit the road for 2
 months and maybe 6 months.  The guys here are really liking the laptop.  I
 am sure my chiropractor will too as the monster weighs 10  lbs!

  

  

 Carl Webster

 Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional

 http://www.CarlWebster.com http://www.carlwebster.com/

  

 *From: *Tom Miller tmil...@hnncsb.org
 *Reply-To: *NT Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
 *Date: *Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:50:44 -0500
 *To: *NT Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
 *Subject: *ASUS laptops/notepbooks

  

 Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo
 laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for
 our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to
 image.

  

 Comments appreciated.

  

 Tom

  

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RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-04 Thread Ken Schaefer
For running VMs I went the opposite route - Sony Z (previously a Z1, now a Z2). 
8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (internal), 1920x1080 screen, Core i7, 13, weighs about 
1.2kg. Unbelievable piece of kit.
I added an extra 512GB SSD (connected via USB3), so I have plenty of storage 
for VMs now. 128GB SD card holds installation ISOs

Cheers
Ken

From: Webster [mailto:webs...@carlwebster.com]
Sent: Friday, 3 February 2012 11:47 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

This doesn't apply to your situation, but I just bought a monster ASUS laptop 
to take with me on the road.  I am on the road the next 2 months and possibly 
until July.  I needed something so I could continue my writing while traveling. 
  Core i7 quad-core w/HT, 17.3 screen, 16GB RAM and 2 500GB HDs - will run 5 
VMs very well.  It may run more but I only have 5 right now.

This is my last day at current customer before I hit the road for 2 months and 
maybe 6 months.  The guys here are really liking the laptop.  I am sure my 
chiropractor will too as the monster weighs 10  lbs!



Carl Webster

Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional

http://www.CarlWebster.comhttp://www.carlwebster.com/

From: Tom Miller tmil...@hnncsb.orgmailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org
Reply-To: NT Issues 
ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:50:44 -0500
To: NT Issues 
ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
Subject: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo laptops. 
 Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for our nomadic 
staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to image.

Comments appreciated.

Tom



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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-04 Thread Richard Stovall
128 GB SD.  I didn't even know that those exist...  A little checking shows
that they're actually not crazy expensive, if you actually have a use case
that demands one.
http://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Media-Flash-Memory-LSD128CRBNA133/dp/B004SAMZW4

If you don't mind me asking, what USB3 enclosure are you using for the 512
GB SSD?

On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 10:59 PM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.com wrote:

  For running VMs I went the opposite route – Sony Z (previously a Z1, now
 a Z2). 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD (internal), 1920x1080 screen, Core i7, 13”,
 weighs about 1.2kg. Unbelievable piece of kit. 

 I added an extra 512GB SSD (connected via USB3), so I have plenty of
 storage for VMs now. 128GB SD card holds installation ISOs


 Cheers

 Ken

 ** **

 *From:* Webster [mailto:webs...@carlwebster.com]
 *Sent:* Friday, 3 February 2012 11:47 PM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 This doesn't apply to your situation, but I just bought a monster ASUS
 laptop to take with me on the road.  I am on the road the next 2 months and
 possibly until July.  I needed something so I could continue my writing
 while traveling.   Core i7 quad-core w/HT, 17.3 screen, 16GB RAM and 2
 500GB HDs – will run 5 VMs very well.  It may run more but I only have 5
 right now.

 ** **

 This is my last day at current customer before I hit the road for 2 months
 and maybe 6 months.  The guys here are really liking the laptop.  I am sure
 my chiropractor will too as the monster weighs 10  lbs!

 ** **

 ** **

 Carl Webster

 Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional

 http://www.CarlWebster.com http://www.carlwebster.com/

 ** **

 *From: *Tom Miller tmil...@hnncsb.org
 *Reply-To: *NT Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
 *Date: *Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:50:44 -0500
 *To: *NT Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
 *Subject: *ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo
 laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for
 our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to
 image.

  

 Comments appreciated.

  

 Tom

 ** **

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RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread John Hornbuckle
I don't have any experience with the current models, but I have an Asus laptop 
that's several years old and has held up like a champ. I keep it because it has 
a ginormous screen. So in terms of durability, I have no complaints.
I also have a Lenovo netbook that I love. It's small, light, has good battery 
life, and performs well. Lenovo tends to be pretty innovative, despite having 
some boring-looking models. So, I wouldn't rule them out without exploring 
their product line fully.
When I travel, I often take both. I leave the Asus in my hotel room, and carry 
the Lenovo into meetings. This gives me the best of both worlds. But this fall, 
I hope to finally trade both for a new unit that has a big screen but is also 
light and has all-day battery life. I'm thinking Ivy Bridge + Windows 8 will 
make for some great options.



John Hornbuckle, MSMIS, PMP
MIS Department
Taylor County School District
www.taylor.k12.fl.us



From: Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 8:51 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo laptops. 
 Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for our nomadic 
staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to image.

Comments appreciated.

Tom


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RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread Guyer, Donald
I've never heard anything but good about their laptops/netbooks/tablets and 
might even pick up one of their tablets myself.

Don Guyer
Directory and Messaging Services
Catholic Health East, ITSS

From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 9:55 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

I don't have any experience with the current models, but I have an Asus laptop 
that's several years old and has held up like a champ. I keep it because it has 
a ginormous screen. So in terms of durability, I have no complaints.
I also have a Lenovo netbook that I love. It's small, light, has good battery 
life, and performs well. Lenovo tends to be pretty innovative, despite having 
some boring-looking models. So, I wouldn't rule them out without exploring 
their product line fully.
When I travel, I often take both. I leave the Asus in my hotel room, and carry 
the Lenovo into meetings. This gives me the best of both worlds. But this fall, 
I hope to finally trade both for a new unit that has a big screen but is also 
light and has all-day battery life. I'm thinking Ivy Bridge + Windows 8 will 
make for some great options.



John Hornbuckle, MSMIS, PMP
MIS Department
Taylor County School District
www.taylor.k12.fl.us



From: Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 8:51 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo laptops. 
 Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for our nomadic 
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Comments appreciated.

Tom


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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread Erik Goldoff
OT but related,
anyone get their hands on an ASUS Prime tablet yet ?  Looking for a real
world review from someone that has actually used one.
Thanks

On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Guyer, Donald dgu...@che.org wrote:

 

 I’ve never heard anything but good about their laptops/netbooks/tablets
 and might even pick up one of their tablets myself.

 ** **

 Don Guyer

 Directory and Messaging Services
 Catholic Health East, ITSS

 ** **

 *From:* John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us]
 *Sent:* Friday, February 03, 2012 9:55 AM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 I don’t have any experience with the current models, but I have an Asus
 laptop that’s several years old and has held up like a champ. I keep it
 because it has a ginormous screen. So in terms of durability, I have no
 complaints.

 I also have a Lenovo netbook that I love. It’s small, light, has good
 battery life, and performs well. Lenovo tends to be pretty innovative,
 despite having some boring-looking models. So, I wouldn’t rule them out
 without exploring their product line fully.

 When I travel, I often take both. I leave the Asus in my hotel room, and
 carry the Lenovo into meetings. This gives me the best of both worlds. But
 this fall, I hope to finally trade both for a new unit that has a big
 screen but is also light and has all-day battery life. I’m thinking Ivy
 Bridge + Windows 8 will make for some great options.

 ** **

 ** **

 ** **

 John Hornbuckle, MSMIS, PMP

 MIS Department

 Taylor County School District

 www.taylor.k12.fl.us

 ** **

 ** **

 ** **

 *From:* Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org]
 *Sent:* Friday, February 03, 2012 8:51 AM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo
 laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for
 our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to
 image.

  

 Comments appreciated.

  

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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread Ben Scott
On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 8:50 AM, Tom Miller tmil...@hnncsb.org wrote:
 Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo
 laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for
 our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to
 image.

  Asus's design and build quality generally seems good, in my limited
experience.  A lot of big-name laptops are actually built by Asus via
contract.

  The biggest problem is support, I don' think Asus has any field
support presence in the US.  So if something goes wrong you're mailing
it off somewhere.

-- Ben

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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread Webster
This doesn't apply to your situation, but I just bought a monster ASUS laptop 
to take with me on the road.  I am on the road the next 2 months and possibly 
until July.  I needed something so I could continue my writing while traveling. 
  Core i7 quad-core w/HT, 17.3 screen, 16GB RAM and 2 500GB HDs – will run 5 
VMs very well.  It may run more but I only have 5 right now.

This is my last day at current customer before I hit the road for 2 months and 
maybe 6 months.  The guys here are really liking the laptop.  I am sure my 
chiropractor will too as the monster weighs 10  lbs!



Carl Webster

Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional

http://www.CarlWebster.comhttp://www.carlwebster.com/

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Subject: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo laptops. 
 Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for our nomadic 
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RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread Ben M. Schorr
We've been quite pleased with ASUS portables - but Ben (no, the other one) has 
a good point. If you had to have warranty service on one you'd probably have to 
mail it.

Ben M. Schorr
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-Original Message-
From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 8:33
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 8:50 AM, Tom Miller tmil...@hnncsb.org wrote:
 Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo 
 laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good 
 for our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, 
 ability to image.

  Asus's design and build quality generally seems good, in my limited 
experience.  A lot of big-name laptops are actually built by Asus via contract.

  The biggest problem is support, I don' think Asus has any field support 
presence in the US.  So if something goes wrong you're mailing it off somewhere.

-- Ben

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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread Matt Cross
Got one on Tues. -- so far it is pretty good.  has had no issues with any
tasks yet, is already on ICS.  The docking keyboard is pretty slick and
helps form a ultrabook type setup if you leave it connected.  Battery life
is good.

I am still in infancy stages of full testing -- have not tried remote
desktop yet or any complex games.  Flixster app allowed me to download my
ultraviolet collection.  Everything ran smoothly; streaming from youtube
was pretty good.

Hope this helps.


--
Matt Cross
mailto:mrforkl...@gmail.com


On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:20 AM, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote:

 OT but related,
 anyone get their hands on an ASUS Prime tablet yet ?  Looking for a real
 world review from someone that has actually used one.
 Thanks

 On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Guyer, Donald dgu...@che.org wrote:

 

 I’ve never heard anything but good about their laptops/netbooks/tablets
 and might even pick up one of their tablets myself.

 ** **

 Don Guyer

 Directory and Messaging Services
 Catholic Health East, ITSS

 ** **

 *From:* John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us]
 *Sent:* Friday, February 03, 2012 9:55 AM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 I don’t have any experience with the current models, but I have an Asus
 laptop that’s several years old and has held up like a champ. I keep it
 because it has a ginormous screen. So in terms of durability, I have no
 complaints.

 I also have a Lenovo netbook that I love. It’s small, light, has good
 battery life, and performs well. Lenovo tends to be pretty innovative,
 despite having some boring-looking models. So, I wouldn’t rule them out
 without exploring their product line fully.

 When I travel, I often take both. I leave the Asus in my hotel room, and
 carry the Lenovo into meetings. This gives me the best of both worlds. But
 this fall, I hope to finally trade both for a new unit that has a big
 screen but is also light and has all-day battery life. I’m thinking Ivy
 Bridge + Windows 8 will make for some great options.

 ** **

 ** **

 ** **

 John Hornbuckle, MSMIS, PMP

 MIS Department

 Taylor County School District

 www.taylor.k12.fl.us

 ** **

 ** **

 ** **

 *From:* Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org]
 *Sent:* Friday, February 03, 2012 8:51 AM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo
 laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for
 our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to
 image.

  

 Comments appreciated.

  

 Tom

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RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread Guyer, Donald
IIRC, my bro-in-law is getting that one. I'll check with him after he's kicked 
the tires.

Don Guyer
Directory and Messaging Services
Catholic Health East, ITSS

From: Matt Cross [mailto:mrforkl...@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 11:31 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

Got one on Tues. -- so far it is pretty good.  has had no issues with any tasks 
yet, is already on ICS.  The docking keyboard is pretty slick and helps form a 
ultrabook type setup if you leave it connected.  Battery life is good.

I am still in infancy stages of full testing -- have not tried remote desktop 
yet or any complex games.  Flixster app allowed me to download my ultraviolet 
collection.  Everything ran smoothly; streaming from youtube was pretty good.

Hope this helps.


--
Matt Cross
mailto:mrforkl...@gmail.commailto:mrforkl...@gmail.com

On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:20 AM, Erik Goldoff 
egold...@gmail.commailto:egold...@gmail.com wrote:
OT but related,
anyone get their hands on an ASUS Prime tablet yet ?  Looking for a real world 
review from someone that has actually used one.
Thanks
On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Guyer, Donald 
dgu...@che.orgmailto:dgu...@che.org wrote:
I've never heard anything but good about their laptops/netbooks/tablets and 
might even pick up one of their tablets myself.

Don Guyer
Directory and Messaging Services
Catholic Health East, ITSS

From: John Hornbuckle 
[mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.usmailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 9:55 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

I don't have any experience with the current models, but I have an Asus laptop 
that's several years old and has held up like a champ. I keep it because it has 
a ginormous screen. So in terms of durability, I have no complaints.
I also have a Lenovo netbook that I love. It's small, light, has good battery 
life, and performs well. Lenovo tends to be pretty innovative, despite having 
some boring-looking models. So, I wouldn't rule them out without exploring 
their product line fully.
When I travel, I often take both. I leave the Asus in my hotel room, and carry 
the Lenovo into meetings. This gives me the best of both worlds. But this fall, 
I hope to finally trade both for a new unit that has a big screen but is also 
light and has all-day battery life. I'm thinking Ivy Bridge + Windows 8 will 
make for some great options.



John Hornbuckle, MSMIS, PMP
MIS Department
Taylor County School District
www.taylor.k12.fl.ushttp://www.taylor.k12.fl.us/



From: Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.orgmailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 8:51 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo laptops. 
 Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for our nomadic 
staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to image.

Comments appreciated.

Tom


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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread Steven Peck
My sister in law has a very old one back many years ago that although
battered half to death still is plugging along.  We finally couldn't take
it anymore and pooled money and got her a low end replacement for it this
christmas.  It was like 6 or 7 years old.  Im shocked that it hadn't died
yet.

On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 8:27 AM, Ben M. Schorr b...@rolandschorr.com wrote:

 We've been quite pleased with ASUS portables - but Ben (no, the other one)
 has a good point. If you had to have warranty service on one you'd probably
 have to mail it.

 Ben M. Schorr
 Roland Schorr  Tower
 www.rolandschorr.com | www.officeforlawyers.com | Twitter: @bschorr

 -Original Message-
 From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com]
 Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 8:33
 To: NT System Admin Issues
 Subject: Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 8:50 AM, Tom Miller tmil...@hnncsb.org wrote:
  Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo
  laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good
  for our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability,
  ability to image.

   Asus's design and build quality generally seems good, in my limited
 experience.  A lot of big-name laptops are actually built by Asus via
 contract.

  The biggest problem is support, I don' think Asus has any field support
 presence in the US.  So if something goes wrong you're mailing it off
 somewhere.

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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread Erik Goldoff
thanks !

On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 12:50 PM, Guyer, Donald dgu...@che.org wrote:

  IIRC, my bro-in-law is getting that one. I’ll check with him after he’s
 “kicked the tires”.

 ** **

 Don Guyer

 Directory and Messaging Services
 Catholic Health East, ITSS

 ** **

 *From:* Matt Cross [mailto:mrforkl...@gmail.com]
 *Sent:* Friday, February 03, 2012 11:31 AM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 Got one on Tues. -- so far it is pretty good.  has had no issues with any
 tasks yet, is already on ICS.  The docking keyboard is pretty slick and
 helps form a ultrabook type setup if you leave it connected.  Battery life
 is good.

 ** **

 I am still in infancy stages of full testing -- have not tried remote
 desktop yet or any complex games.  Flixster app allowed me to download my
 ultraviolet collection.  Everything ran smoothly; streaming from youtube
 was pretty good.

 ** **

 Hope this helps.


 --
 Matt Cross
 mailto:mrforkl...@gmail.com

 

 On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:20 AM, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote:*
 ***

 OT but related, 

 anyone get their hands on an ASUS Prime tablet yet ?  Looking for a real
 world review from someone that has actually used one.

 Thanks

 On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Guyer, Donald dgu...@che.org wrote:

 I’ve never heard anything but good about their laptops/netbooks/tablets
 and might even pick up one of their tablets myself.

  

 Don Guyer

 Directory and Messaging Services
 Catholic Health East, ITSS

  

 *From:* John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us]
 *Sent:* Friday, February 03, 2012 9:55 AM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

  

 I don’t have any experience with the current models, but I have an Asus
 laptop that’s several years old and has held up like a champ. I keep it
 because it has a ginormous screen. So in terms of durability, I have no
 complaints.

 I also have a Lenovo netbook that I love. It’s small, light, has good
 battery life, and performs well. Lenovo tends to be pretty innovative,
 despite having some boring-looking models. So, I wouldn’t rule them out
 without exploring their product line fully.

 When I travel, I often take both. I leave the Asus in my hotel room, and
 carry the Lenovo into meetings. This gives me the best of both worlds. But
 this fall, I hope to finally trade both for a new unit that has a big
 screen but is also light and has all-day battery life. I’m thinking Ivy
 Bridge + Windows 8 will make for some great options.

  

  

  

 John Hornbuckle, MSMIS, PMP

 MIS Department

 Taylor County School District

 www.taylor.k12.fl.us

  

  

  

 *From:* Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org]
 *Sent:* Friday, February 03, 2012 8:51 AM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* ASUS laptops/notepbooks

  

 Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo
 laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for
 our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to
 image.

  

 Comments appreciated.

  

 Tom

  

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Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread Erik Goldoff
thanks , sounds like you've not had any wifi problems the early-early
adopters reported

On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 11:30 AM, Matt Cross mrforkl...@gmail.com wrote:

 Got one on Tues. -- so far it is pretty good.  has had no issues with any
 tasks yet, is already on ICS.  The docking keyboard is pretty slick and
 helps form a ultrabook type setup if you leave it connected.  Battery life
 is good.

 I am still in infancy stages of full testing -- have not tried remote
 desktop yet or any complex games.  Flixster app allowed me to download my
 ultraviolet collection.  Everything ran smoothly; streaming from youtube
 was pretty good.

 Hope this helps.


 --
 Matt Cross
 mailto:mrforkl...@gmail.com


 On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:20 AM, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote:

 OT but related,
 anyone get their hands on an ASUS Prime tablet yet ?  Looking for a real
 world review from someone that has actually used one.
 Thanks

  On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Guyer, Donald dgu...@che.org wrote:

 

 I’ve never heard anything but good about their laptops/netbooks/tablets
 and might even pick up one of their tablets myself.

 ** **

 Don Guyer

 Directory and Messaging Services
 Catholic Health East, ITSS

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 *From:* John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us]
 *Sent:* Friday, February 03, 2012 9:55 AM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 I don’t have any experience with the current models, but I have an Asus
 laptop that’s several years old and has held up like a champ. I keep it
 because it has a ginormous screen. So in terms of durability, I have no
 complaints.

 I also have a Lenovo netbook that I love. It’s small, light, has good
 battery life, and performs well. Lenovo tends to be pretty innovative,
 despite having some boring-looking models. So, I wouldn’t rule them out
 without exploring their product line fully.

 When I travel, I often take both. I leave the Asus in my hotel room, and
 carry the Lenovo into meetings. This gives me the best of both worlds. But
 this fall, I hope to finally trade both for a new unit that has a big
 screen but is also light and has all-day battery life. I’m thinking Ivy
 Bridge + Windows 8 will make for some great options.

 ** **

 ** **

 ** **

 John Hornbuckle, MSMIS, PMP

 MIS Department

 Taylor County School District

 www.taylor.k12.fl.us

 ** **

 ** **

 ** **

 *From:* Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org]
 *Sent:* Friday, February 03, 2012 8:51 AM
 *To:* NT System Admin Issues
 *Subject:* ASUS laptops/notepbooks

 ** **

 Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo
 laptops.  Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for
 our nomadic staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to
 image.

  

 Comments appreciated.

  

 Tom

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RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread Guyer, Donald
My bad, he just told me it is the Motorola Xyboard.

Don Guyer
Directory and Messaging Services
Catholic Health East, ITSS

From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 1:46 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

thanks !
On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 12:50 PM, Guyer, Donald 
dgu...@che.orgmailto:dgu...@che.org wrote:
IIRC, my bro-in-law is getting that one. I'll check with him after he's kicked 
the tires.

Don Guyer
Directory and Messaging Services
Catholic Health East, ITSS

From: Matt Cross [mailto:mrforkl...@gmail.commailto:mrforkl...@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 11:31 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

Got one on Tues. -- so far it is pretty good.  has had no issues with any tasks 
yet, is already on ICS.  The docking keyboard is pretty slick and helps form a 
ultrabook type setup if you leave it connected.  Battery life is good.

I am still in infancy stages of full testing -- have not tried remote desktop 
yet or any complex games.  Flixster app allowed me to download my ultraviolet 
collection.  Everything ran smoothly; streaming from youtube was pretty good.

Hope this helps.


--
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mailto:mrforkl...@gmail.commailto:mrforkl...@gmail.com
On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:20 AM, Erik Goldoff 
egold...@gmail.commailto:egold...@gmail.com wrote:
OT but related,
anyone get their hands on an ASUS Prime tablet yet ?  Looking for a real world 
review from someone that has actually used one.
Thanks
On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Guyer, Donald 
dgu...@che.orgmailto:dgu...@che.org wrote:
I've never heard anything but good about their laptops/netbooks/tablets and 
might even pick up one of their tablets myself.

Don Guyer
Directory and Messaging Services
Catholic Health East, ITSS

From: John Hornbuckle 
[mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.usmailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 9:55 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

I don't have any experience with the current models, but I have an Asus laptop 
that's several years old and has held up like a champ. I keep it because it has 
a ginormous screen. So in terms of durability, I have no complaints.
I also have a Lenovo netbook that I love. It's small, light, has good battery 
life, and performs well. Lenovo tends to be pretty innovative, despite having 
some boring-looking models. So, I wouldn't rule them out without exploring 
their product line fully.
When I travel, I often take both. I leave the Asus in my hotel room, and carry 
the Lenovo into meetings. This gives me the best of both worlds. But this fall, 
I hope to finally trade both for a new unit that has a big screen but is also 
light and has all-day battery life. I'm thinking Ivy Bridge + Windows 8 will 
make for some great options.



John Hornbuckle, MSMIS, PMP
MIS Department
Taylor County School District
www.taylor.k12.fl.ushttp://www.taylor.k12.fl.us/



From: Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.orgmailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 8:51 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

Anyone using these in the enterprise?  We currently use Dell or Lenovo laptops. 
 Some of the ASUS models look very light, which would be good for our nomadic 
staff.  Just wondering on long term durability, ability to image.

Comments appreciated.

Tom


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