What is its biggest advantage over less expensive models? (Please don't go into techspeak; I'll be lost immediately.)
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The cpu tht run the phone is very powerful, making the phone incredibly fast. I love the camera, 16 mega pixels is the best one in any phone on the market today. The best thing im impressed by so far is the fact that i have had the phone since june and it has not become slow or experience any problems at all. Still just as fast and smooth as the day I got it. You are definitely getting what you pay for.
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Larger screen, it's like a tablet, it's easy to use, has up to date technology and love it.
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Hi Evelyn, I suspect you'll get a lot of feedback which is great. Here's my .02. Since you haven't purchased yet I'd suggest you go with the HE. Reasoning. For only a few dollars more it comes with Bluetooth built in and is also compatible with Wi-Fi N (which the HA is not). While it's difficult to find an N system right now it may eventually catch on and you want all the web surfing speed you can get right? Bluetooth allows you to transmit music or even phone calls to a headset. If you're on a plane or just relaxing you're free of any wired connection to the computer. Yes, you can buy a little Bluetooth nub (I have one on my HA) for $20 or so but The HE has it built in. The HE processor is just a nudge faster. Reviews I've read so far indicate the additional speed isn't noticeable to the casual user but again, anytime you can get a faster processor and front end for roughly the same price give it serious consideration. And then there's the keyboard. While I haven't seen it my understanding is the HE is an improvement over the keyboard on the HA. Many users have modified the HA keyboard (it's extremely simple) but if Asus has heard the complaints about having an arrow key where the caps key 'should' be and fixed the problem then why not take advantage? The HE is also (apparently) a little slimmer and an ounce or two lighter even though battery life is improved. While I wouldn't suggest someone who's already invested in an HA dump the old machine for the new one, I'd strongly recommend someone starting from scratch give the HE a close look. Cheers
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This one is prettier! I have the 650 but I don't have the 640 so I can't really make a comment if whether they have the near exact specifications like you stated. I always thought the bigger the model number the better. If I have time I might stop by a Best Buy to play around with it. If you can get the 650 for $900 free shipping on amazon, it's still a good deal. But if you're fortunate enough to live in a state that has a brick and mortar Fry's Electronics, sometimes they have it on sale for $700 plus tax. Their price is different though via frys dot com. You can wait around until Thanksgiving but I don't think it's gonna drop to less than $800 on a 1-day sale. This one is prettier! I have the 650 but I don't have the 640 so I can't really make a comment if whether they have the near exact specifications like you stated. I always thought the bigger the model number the better. If I have time I might stop by a Best Buy to play around with it. If you can get the 650 for $900 free shipping on amazon, it's still a good deal. But if you're fortunate enough to live in a state that has a brick and mortar Fry's Electronics, sometimes they have it on sale for $700 plus tax. Their price is different though via frys dot com. You can wait around until... » Read More This one is prettier! I have the 650 but I don't have the 640 so I can't really make a comment if whether they have the near exact specifications like you stated. I always thought the bigger the model number the better. If I have time I might stop by a Best Buy to play around with it. If you can get the 650 for $900 free shipping on amazon, it's still a good deal. But if you're fortunate enough to live in a state that has a brick and mortar Fry's Electronics, sometimes they have it on sale for $700 plus tax. Their price is different though via frys dot com. You can wait around until Thanksgiving but I don't think it's gonna drop to less than $800 on a 1-day sale. « Show Less
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Not sure why the price difference. I have used the e6 in the past for speaking. Is it nicer.... Yes. Are there better technical advantages.... Yes. On the other hand, can anyone in my church tell the difference? Nope, expect the one guy who has done professional sound and he says it is minimal. If you have a good person working the board, this mic is great. I do not worry if something happens to it. I bought two to guest speakers have one and don't mess mine up. The sermon recordings come out clear and crisp. Only do the e6 if the $300+ is no big deal or you will be outside a lot. Other than that this mic has been great since day one. Not sure why the price difference. I have used the e6 in the past for speaking. Is it nicer.... Yes. Are there better technical advantages.... Yes. On the other hand, can anyone in my church tell the difference? Nope, expect the one guy who has done professional sound and he says it is minimal. If you have a good person working the board, this mic is great. I do not worry if something happens to it. I bought two to guest speakers have one and don't mess mine up. The sermon recordings come out clear and crisp. Only do the e6 if the $300+ is no big deal or you will be outside a lot. Other... » Read More Not sure why the price difference. I have used the e6 in the past for speaking. Is it nicer.... Yes. Are there better technical advantages.... Yes. On the other hand, can anyone in my church tell the difference? Nope, expect the one guy who has done professional sound and he says it is minimal. If you have a good person working the board, this mic is great. I do not worry if something happens to it. I bought two to guest speakers have one and don't mess mine up. The sermon recordings come out clear and crisp. Only do the e6 if the $300+ is no big deal or you will be outside a lot. Other than that this mic has been great since day one. « Show Less
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No one appreciates forward thinking more than I do, but consider that this model already sports a dual-core processor. It also has nearly 4 Gb of RAM (enough for one of the two 64-bit cores) and a relatively small screen. My point is this: for $300.00 it is an outstanding value. I use my quad-core machine with 16 Gb (RAM) desktop to do the heavy processing in my life - this machine is perfect for the periphery work that I do whenever I'm not at home. Can the processor be upgraded? Perhaps - but with much difficulty. And yes it is soldered in but that isn't the main issue here. Quad core, Hex core, and everything on up would require a RAM upgrade to utilize those processors effectively - otherwise one may be throwing $$$s and time out of the window when it may be more cost and time efficient to simply buy a more powerful netbook, laptop, etc. with the power-user features already baked in. I hope this helps.
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There is a huge speed difference. I am about to graduate with a bachelor degree in Spanish and just finished my first semester studying Spanish in Costa Rica. ALL of my classmates use their smartphones (I also have one), In class, I use an electronic dictionary and was ALWAYS the first to find a word. My classmates were constantly amazed at how fast it was. I'll bet several of them have bought one since. I've been using a less expensive model but am looking at this model to use for my next semester (mainly because I want a backlit screen).
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Thanks for your continued helpful replies - I've also been comparing these two for my son who's headed off to Afghanistan, and we wanted something lightweight for Skyping - do you think there will be a big difference in graphics and processor capabilities between the two, and are there any other real apparant differences? I also read that the batteries for the two are interchangeable, and that the UL20A battery (higher wattage and longer charge) could be used in the 1201N, thus mitigating one of the biggest downsides of this model???
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Bob....I have no idea ! There are so many models out now that I have not been able to figure out which is the newest ! I do know however, that is as good as you can get. I have one and it does everything I want and need !
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The processor speed will not make a difference to most home users who surf the web, e-mail, or watch videos. You may notice a slight difference if doing video or audio editing/rendering. In my opinion, the difference is not worth the price premium.
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My parents had the lower priced alternative. We really liked it, so we bought one for our family. I chose the more expensive one because it seemed to have a more powerful and more importantly, quieter motor. It also seemed like the more expensive one was a little bit more heavy duty and would last longer. Hope this helps. Either way, you will be happy with the result. So good.
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I am interested in knowing this answer as well. $100 difference in price but I don't see very little difference in features.
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Yes, it was definitely worth the $35 upgrade. I went from a 3602 I had for four or five years and could tell an immediate difference. Do it!
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Technology Guy, Thanks very much for your input. Given that the EF-530 costs less and has more features than the 430EX II, would you be inclined to purchase this, or is the sturdiness of the 430EX II most important from your vantage point, even if it means slightly less capability? I doubt that I will utilize all that the EF-530 offers given my amateur status, but if it costs less, this makes it more attractive ... unless lower cost is paired with poorer reliability and performance. Does my question make sense? I'm just trying to get inside your head on this one since this truly is my dilemma. Thanks again. Technology Guy, Thanks very much for your input. Given that the EF-530 costs less and has more features than the 430EX II, would you be inclined to purchase this, or is the sturdiness of the 430EX II most important from your vantage point, even if it means slightly less capability? I doubt that I will utilize all that the EF-530 offers given my amateur status, but if it costs less, this makes it more attractive ... unless lower cost is paired with poorer reliability and performance. Does my question make sense? I'm just trying to get inside your head on this one since this truly is my... » Read More Technology Guy, Thanks very much for your input. Given that the EF-530 costs less and has more features than the 430EX II, would you be inclined to purchase this, or is the sturdiness of the 430EX II most important from your vantage point, even if it means slightly less capability? I doubt that I will utilize all that the EF-530 offers given my amateur status, but if it costs less, this makes it more attractive ... unless lower cost is paired with poorer reliability and performance. Does my question make sense? I'm just trying to get inside your head on this one since this truly is my dilemma. Thanks again. « Show Less
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Hands down, the T500 is a far superior camera to get for the price. I have been using the T-series cameras since the original T1. The T700 is nice but overpriced for what you get. The screen resolution is not that big a deal as you're more likely going to be viewing images on a computer or in print. Personally, paying extra $ for this feature is a waste. Same thing with the 4GB internal memory -- I always have my USB adapter around to transfer images from the memostick to any computer. Transferring from internal memory is actually more complicated. The one feature that will make a real difference is the 5x optical. Although it doesn't sound like much, over time you will begin to appreciate this difference. The HD video is also a feature that adds true value. When it comes down to it, you need to consider those features that truly impact the image and image quality, versus the other fluff features that don't actually help you to take a better picture.
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Check out the differences between the 1513 and the 1512 and consider if they are worth the extra $100 to you or not. Me personally, I always try to get the latest model when it's not a bank breaker. To be honest though, 2GB of RAM and 4 ethernet ports are not that much of an upgrade. I purchased the additional 1GB of RAM for my 1512 to bump it up to 2GB, think I picked it up here on Amazon for around $30. I highly recommend getting the extra memory for the 1512 if you go that route. Here is a link on some folks talking about the differences of the 1512 and the 1513: http://forum.synology.com/enu/viewtopic.php?f=200&t;=66881&start;=75 Check out the differences between the 1513 and the 1512 and consider if they are worth the extra $100 to you or not. Me personally, I always try to get the latest model when it's not a bank breaker. To be honest though, 2GB of RAM and 4 ethernet ports are not that much of an upgrade. I purchased the additional 1GB of RAM for my 1512 to bump it up to 2GB, think I picked it up here on Amazon for around $30. I highly recommend getting the extra memory for the 1512 if you go that route. Here is a link on some folks talking about the differences of the 1512 and the 1513:... » Read More Check out the differences between the 1513 and the 1512 and consider if they are worth the extra $100 to you or not. Me personally, I always try to get the latest model when it's not a bank breaker. To be honest though, 2GB of RAM and 4 ethernet ports are not that much of an upgrade. I purchased the additional 1GB of RAM for my 1512 to bump it up to 2GB, think I picked it up here on Amazon for around $30. I highly recommend getting the extra memory for the 1512 if you go that route. Here is a link on some folks talking about the differences of the 1512 and the 1513: http://forum.synology.com/enu/viewtopic.php?f=200&t;=66881&start;=75 « Show Less
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There are only small differences in the two such as the idea pad having more memory but slightly less processing power. Overall the two are very similar both in price and performance which makes user preference the real deciding factor.
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I would suggest reading the reviews on CNET.com & AMAZON.com for in-depth information from users. Personally I love it! But there is a learning curve to the X500, but that's due to the plethora of features & options for each shot. You can get as close as 2" away, if there's enough light, for great micro-shots. Compare them feature for feature, & whichever matches your photography style best will be your choice. I generally keep mine in auto mode & have it at the ready. It hasn't let me down yet... I am also building a recipe book & the food picts looks mighty tasty! For the features, 16MP & the price I would choose the GE again! I would suggest reading the reviews on CNET.com & AMAZON.com for in-depth information from users. Personally I love it! But there is a learning curve to the X500, but that's due to the plethora of features & options for each shot. You can get as close as 2" away, if there's enough light, for great micro-shots. Compare them feature for feature, & whichever matches your photography style best will be your choice. I generally keep mine in auto mode & have it at the ready. It hasn't let me down yet... I am also building a recipe book & the food picts looks mighty tasty! For the features,... » Read More I would suggest reading the reviews on CNET.com & AMAZON.com for in-depth information from users. Personally I love it! But there is a learning curve to the X500, but that's due to the plethora of features & options for each shot. You can get as close as 2" away, if there's enough light, for great micro-shots. Compare them feature for feature, & whichever matches your photography style best will be your choice. I generally keep mine in auto mode & have it at the ready. It hasn't let me down yet... I am also building a recipe book & the food picts looks mighty tasty! For the features, 16MP & the price I would choose the GE again! « Show Less