Macbook on its way out... replace with Asus Transformer?

[Biscuit]

My old Macbook is really starting to give in, I have gone through numerous batteries and chargers but now that I have to start paying for them (apple care has run out) I'm pretty sure I have reached my threshold for how much I can spend on an out of date laptop.

My requirements have also changed quite a lot since I got the Macbook, back then I used to do photo/audio/video editing and it was quite a useful tool. Since then I don't really have time for that and my laptop is basically just used to stream stuff from my media server while I'm in my bedroom or in the kitchen and to browse the web/chat to my friends. Its also quite often used when I go up to see my friends or my parents just to keep me attached to the world however it doesn't fare so well here as its quite big, heavy and the battery life is poor.

For a while I was considering getting an AMD E350 based netbook but none of the available ones have really blown me away.

Another option I have considered is giving up on having a PC based device altogether and switch to what The Animus quite appropriately calls a 'fondle pad'.
I do not want an iPad as:
1. I don't like the OS, I think its limiting
2. Overall my experience with my Macbook was disappointing
3. I don't want to give Steve Jobs any more cash
4. I'm used android, I like it and I know which apps to use to accomplish what I need (in the most part)

Or I could go for standard laptop, although if I did I would expect a discreet graphics card (or Llano).

Basic requirements are:
6-8 hours min battery life
Good quality screen
Lightweight
13.3" screen maximum 10.1" minimum
Has to have a keyboard
Play 720p MKV (diceplayer does this on android)
Fairly slim and stylish
Price - will go up to 1k if necessary but would like to keep it down around £400-500 really

So what you guys think, do you think I could handle moving to a transformer or do you have some laptop suggestions that will change my mind?

[Walker]

Hp probook 5330m
but it doesn't have an optical drive

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

There is a second generation version of the Eee Transformer being released this year AFAIK.

[Biscuit]

Hp probook 5330m
but it doesn't have an optical drive

Intel integrated graphics

There is a second generation version of the Eee Transformer being released this year AFAIK.

Interesting, i havent read anything about that. Done a quick google and it seems Q4 is how long i will have to wait... hmmmm

It's supposed to be the first tablet with Kal El so thats a pretty good call!

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Interesting, i havent read anything about that. Has there been any leaks of press releases i can read about?

http://www.mobilemag.com/2011/08/19/...ore-processor/

[Biscuit]

http://www.mobilemag.com/2011/08/19/...ore-processor/

Haha i did a ninja edit (where i realized im actually not too lazy to use google)... but you where too fast for me

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Haha i did a ninja edit (where i realized im actually not too lazy to use google)... but you where too fast for me

Moose-fu skills!!

[aonali6]

My old Macbook is really starting to give in, I have gone through numerous batteries and chargers but now that I have to start paying for them (apple care has run out) I'm pretty sure I have reached my threshold for how much I can spend on an out of date laptop.

My requirements have also changed quite a lot since I got the Macbook, back then I used to do photo/audio/video editing and it was quite a useful tool. Since then I don't really have time for that and my laptop is basically just used to stream stuff from my media server while I'm in my bedroom or in the kitchen and to browse the web/chat to my friends. Its also quite often used when I go up to see my friends or my parents just to keep me attached to the world however it doesn't fare so well here as its quite big, heavy and the battery life is poor.

For a while I was considering getting an AMD E350 based netbook but none of the available ones have really blown me away.

Another option I have considered is giving up on having a PC based device altogether and switch to what The Animus quite appropriately calls a 'fondle pad'.
I do not want an iPad as:
1. I don't like the OS, I think its limiting
2. Overall my experience with my Macbook was disappointing
3. I don't want to give Steve Jobs any more cash
4. I'm used android, I like it and I know which apps to use to accomplish what I need (in the most part)

Or I could go for standard laptop, although if I did I would expect a discreet graphics card (or Llano).

Basic requirements are:
6-8 hours min battery life
Good quality screen
Lightweight
13.3" screen maximum 10.1" minimum
Has to have a keyboard
Play 720p MKV (diceplayer does this on android)
Fairly slim and stylish
Price - will go up to 1k if necessary but would like to keep it down around £400-500 really

So what you guys think, do you think I could handle moving to a transformer or do you have some laptop suggestions that will change my mind?

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 is that product. With its detachable keyboard and trackpad dock, it's a powerful Android tablet while on the move, and a functional Android-powered netbook when you're sitting at a desk............!

[Biscuit]

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 is that product. With its detachable keyboard and trackpad dock, it's a powerful Android tablet while on the move, and a functional Android-powered netbook when you're sitting at a desk............!

Indeed, definitely think il wait for the Kal-El model though, first quadcore tablet and it will have even better battery life like the dual core. Just hope i dont have to wait too long

Im still open to suggestions though if anyone knows of any products out at the moment which might better fit my needs. I love the look of these new ultra books which are coming out, same its intel plugging them and not AMD. Would love to see a Llano notebook in that style.