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#141
Originally Posted by sulu View Post
Looks like they took a step sideways.

+ µSD
+ 2nd USB A port

o still no exchangable storage (M.2?)
o still no keyboard backlight
o not sure about the new keyboard layout

- no more trackpoint (I'll wait for version 3 then)
- no more dedicated HDMI (not much of a problem, but seeing how much empty space is wasted on the right edge to make it look thin, including an HDMI port and a bunch of other ports would have been a piece of cake)
- fan outlet looks pointless (it's blowing right against the display hinge)
Version 1 runs Xubuntu just short of excellently,
but the new specs seem to indicate a blunder in the making.


I suspect there is some industrial "rule of thumb"
about the second version of a really good product is either
seriously flawed or boringly improved.


There is always that tendency to change things 'that just work'
for things that 'seem cool' just for the sake of looking progressive.

This suggests the cosmetic issues will be accompanied by
other more frustrating internal problems
only discovered after product launch.

fortunately, they may inspire competition who may
do better, quickly.
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