Is this thinner than the F710? I like the F710 but it feels a little too bulky for my comfort due to the battery pack. Thanks in advance!
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I do not own a F710, but this model doesn't have a battery pack. Thus, it stands to reason that it would be thinner and lighter by default
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I myself do not own an F710 but I've seen it and held it in my hands. The answer to your question is yes its a bit thinner and lighter than the F710. What I like about these devices, they have a switch on the underside to switch from Dinput to Xinput. What that means is your device can be seen by very old games which support Dinput (old controllers style) and it can be set to play new games which support the Microsoft Xbox 360 controllers when switched to Xinput. Once set to Xinput any new games which support the Microsoft Xbox 360 controllers can be played by this device.
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I own one. It weighs less than the 1000H. The screen brightness is fine -- I run it at about 50% and that's fine. When spare batteries become available, I may pick one up -- the battery is so small and light that even carrying a spare it will weigh less than the 1000h. The case does not show fingerprints, which to me was a biggie. The touchpad is better -- this is the first computer where I don't feel the need to carry a mouse. It all depends on what is important to you. For me, the lack of fingerprints, the weight difference, and the touchpad made me go for the 1002ha. If you don't mind the extra weight and fingerprints and not-as-good trackpad, if you want the extra battery life, if you really do want a brighter screen, and you want the better speakers, then the 1000h is a better choice.
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Saul,I do the same thing, I game heavily, and use it in class. I keep the settings light weight for on battery, ramp to 100% on power. This means I do not game while on battery.While in class using word, power point, Firefox on wireless, downloading and uploading schoolwork and having several tabs in FF open at the same time I get around 4 hours off of a full charge. I'm actually very impressed I was expecting at most 2 hours under that load. But the ssd and smart power management really makes a difference.Hope this helps!
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395g the new ultra thin folio is 285g but is also slightly larger and bulkier. I like this one a lot better and weight makes a big difference to me. even with the extra 100g the compactness of this model makes it worth it.
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My experience is only with the Commuter. I don't think it's bulky, it's much better than the slippery Samsung outer shell. So far it's met my expectations. All button and camera functions work properly with the case on my phone.
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Yea that is the F3 they are just calling it by the model number. Ive had tye case since December and its great! Saved me from buying a new screen cause of how clumsy I am.
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Not great with the stock FV50 battery. Almost everyone recommends upgrading to the FV70 (fits the battery cavity best) or the FV100 (lots of life but a bit bulky). I'd also recommend buying Sony brand since the knock off seemingly cheaper batteries don't seem to be the best quality. I have the FV70 and am quite happy with it and I still have the FV50 as a backup. There is a multitude of information here: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1220588
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I'm not sure what the LF feels like, however the SF is a light rubber coating. It isn't slick like most cases. It's more of a preference. I love it, because it provides more of a grip IMO.
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Yes, I've been happy with it overall. Now, 1.5 years later, I am considering replacing it with a pad with more memory. I use this so much, and the tf300 gets bogged down pretty easily with only 1gb. My husband's galaxy note is noticeably faster. I also had a cracked screen, it seems to be an issue (a weakness around the charge port, I think) but I did drop it, so can't complain. One thing I want to rave about is that they are still providing support and updates. It is running 4.2 and frequent firmware updates.
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Doesnt add alot of bulk at all, but still feels sturdy. the icon isnt terribly thin to begin with, but overall i'd recommend if bulk is your concern, hope this helps!
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Here's the deal:F8-older model==> NON wide lens, better quality photos, faster sensor resulting SLIGHTLY better pictures in low lightF18-newer model==> Wide lens, good pictures but slightly less sharper than F8 due to wider lens and more crammed pixels onto the same sensor.And the reason wht the FZ8 get better reviews than the F18 for the points mentioned above.SS
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Adkins, thanks for the information. Gomadic's battery pack seems to be perfect form me. It is small, light and costs only $19.95. I'm going to order it.
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B. Haynes, yes, your info. helped! Thank you so much. I'm not really interested in anything heavier or with faster battery run down or a smaller keyboard, so...good points! Oh, and I don't want to risk having to kick myself later. LOL Money-wise, the rewards points I currently have from my Amazon Visa card should pay for most of it. :-)
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I had the exact same thought. I combed through the product description and it says this: "Weighs only 2.7 lbs. and measures just 0.6" thin For lightweight portability." So this is actually a VERY portable device. I'm actually thinking of getting this because it has everything I need (64GB SSD, no CD drive, good battery life, and a decent keyboard. Edit: UGH the software ruins this for me. Specs are A+ around the board until I realize that it's Windows RT, meaning that you can only install apps from the Windows Store, and you can't install desktop programs (that would work on a Windows 7 laptop, for instance).
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I also had an FH20 - it broke - error message with lens not opening and price to fix vs new one was silly so just bought new one, SZ7. The battery for the SZ7 is thinner, so the old FH20 one will not fit in the camera. However, the other dimensions are the same, so I popped the SZ7 battery into the wall charger from my FH20, the green light went on and it charged. Now I am not a technical person or battery expert so I have no idea if this is in any way harming the battery, but it does fit in the charger, green light goes on and it charges.
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I will have to look at the battery, but I can tell you, it is a bit larger than stock. The back comes out more and you cannot use regular cases, but I would not say that it is too bulky.
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they make several models. the F31 is the replacement for the F3. They modified the early models to fix some issues.