Netbooks

[Bella Noggin]

I've been tempted to buy an Asus eepc to use as a second computer, but I don't know anyone who has one. The online reviews at various websites seem to be a mix. Anyone here tried a netbook of any brand?

[UrbanMedic]

My girlfriend has a Hewlitt-Packard Mini Note. She really only uses it as a word processor and filing system for work (semi-independent hair stylist). And to browse the internet, obviously. I've used it a few times and it's a cool little machine. Touch pad has the buttons on the side, which takes some getting used to.

[Bruiser]

I've been tempted to buy an Asus eepc to use as a second computer, but I don't know anyone who has one. The online reviews at various websites seem to be a mix. Anyone here tried a netbook of any brand?

The Asus Eee is pretty neat, if you have small hands then your set, if not you will have to get used to the tiny size. It works great for surfing the web.

The new Asus mini notebook is somewhat bigger all round. Screen is 9 inches and the keyboard is just a little bigger.

If you just want it for web browsing/email you should find the mini notebooks good.

[WhiteMan]

Hi,
eee totally sucks.

But I am getting an MSI Wind any time soon - and I think it will be excellent.

[103rapesAday]

I've been tempted to buy an Asus eepc to use as a second computer, but I don't know anyone who has one. The online reviews at various websites seem to be a mix. Anyone here tried a netbook of any brand?

I've had two of the things and both are very great and disposable (had to ditch one for, ahem, a good reason) but the main problem with it is the limited hard drive space and you have to be commited to learn how to use it (it's not as easy as they claim, especially if you want to mod it you'll need to enable the terminal and type a few commands, this is usually beyond most novices knowledge.). I wouldn't recommend if you intend to use this as a primary machine they're awful, they're good for temporary usage at best, but if you want something that you will use daily I recommend waiting for the Acer netbook (http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/acer-aspire-one-linpus/4505-3121_7-33190895.html?autoplay=true&tag=cnetfd.mt) or get the Msi Wind instead and boost the memory to maximum and consider getting a setup where you "dock" it to use a larger monitor, full usb keyboard, and mouse for long sessions for comfort.

[WhiteMan]

The Wind beats the Acer as its screen is MUCH bigger...

Review coming soon!

[103rapesAday]

The Wind beats the Acer as its screen is MUCH bigger...

Review coming soon!

Is this the one you're ordering, and with or without linux when you do?

[103rapesAday]

A video link of some of the major players in the netbook world and a run down of screen size, memory, hard drive type, hd size, operating system, and price in USD. http://cnettv.cnet.com/9742-1_53-50003413.html

[103rapesAday]

Two more links to help people research a little more:

Chart:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10019288-1.html?tag=bubbl_1

another chart:

http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3121_7-6632169.html

[103rapesAday]

Good news for everyone, it appears Acer wants to win this war, they already announced a price drop for their netbooks.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10023346-1.html?tag=cnetfd.mt

aaahhh

[103rapesAday]

A $98 netbook (http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10038054-1.html)? Can it get any cheaper? Disposable laptop is becoming a reality for all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKQbN6tpYXw

wohohoh

[Bella Noggin]

A $98 netbook (http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10038054-1.html)? Can it get any cheaper? Disposable laptop is becoming a reality for all.

wohohoh

Wow....that's pretty cool.

103rapesaday, you've been very helpful with the info and links!

[103rapesAday]

Wow....that's pretty cool.

103rapesaday, you've been very helpful with the info and links!

You might not want to thank me too quickly, it's rumored that Intel intends to come out with a newer version of the Atom, dual core, and it's supposed to come in Q4. Amd supposedly is supposed to be in the works Q1 of next year as well as Nvidia with Via cpu as well. I think what sucks right now is that whatever you may get now you may regret in a month because this field is really taking off. Don't blame me if this happens to you, I'm the king of "buyer's remorse". :lol

PS: If you're in the United States, check your local Best Buy for this Amd dual core for $379.99 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8933005&type=product&id=1215216329460), it's sold out online, I picked mine up about a month ago and they already are selling it $20 cheaper with a 15" screen.

[103rapesAday]

Another entry in a long line of Atom based netbooks, from Averatec (http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10046585-1.html). Comparable to the Wind but with a larger harddrive.


Announced today, the 10.2-inch laptop costs $449 and features the 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, and Windows XP.

[103rapesAday]

The main news to change the face of this category, http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-10047071-64.html, if you've never used a dual-core processor the main thing you notice when running multiple apps (namely a virus scan) is that your computer's performance doesn't nose-dive hard as soon as you do it. To me at least, if the difference is within a $100 I think it's more than worth it if running a windows OS due to imho the need to run Anti-Virus, not so critical when running linux.

[103rapesAday]

To add more to this thread since I want everyone to have cheap, affordable access to the forum:

Aspire One AOA150-1570 (http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0293528) for $349.99

If you're near a microcenter (http://www.microcenter.com/at_the_stores/index.html):

Aspire 5315 (http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?sku_list=712497+780502) for $379.99, just add ram and it'll kick a lot of

:moon

[103rapesAday]

Acer - Aspire Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T3200 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9052945&st=9052945++&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218012528210) it's specs:

Product Features

* Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor T3200
With 667MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.0GHz processor speed.
* 2GB DDR2 memory
For multitasking power; expandable to 4GB.
* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.
* 15.6" WXGA widescreen TFT-LCD display
With Acer CrystalBrite technology and 1366 x 768 resolution showcases your movies and games in stunning clarity.
* 160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Provides plenty of storage space and fast read/write times.
* Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
Features up to 1759MB shared video memory with Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 6.0 technology for intense detail. Built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers.
* Built-in media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Multimedia and xD-Picture Card formats for easy image transfer.
* 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity.
* Built-in Wi-Fi Certified wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connects to the Internet without wires.
* Built-in 56 Kbps modem
For easy Internet access.
* Weighs 5.9 lbs. and measures just 1.5" thin
For easy portability.
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled
Software package included with NTI Media Maker; also includes trial Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.

Now there's no excuse not to visit chimpout, at least for us Americans.

:rofl

[niggersarelowlife]

It looks like a lot of computer dealers are coming out with these 'mini-me' sized pooters. Like Dell has one. I think Gateway may have one too, but don't """ me about that one. Niggers at least have an "Etich-A-Sketch" for themselves.

[103rapesAday]

It looks like a lot of computer dealers are coming out with these 'mini-me' sized pooters. Like Dell has one. I think Gateway may have one too, but don't """ me about that one. Niggers at least have an "Etch-A-Sketch" for themselves.

I know but I think the dual core Atoms is worth the wait, the Atom processor is pretty basic and minimal, most people will want to run windows on it and if you combine this with Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware then this minimal processor is going to be overwhelmed when multi-tasked with other events. I already have the atom built home computer that I've used for surfing with 2GB of ram, running on a 16mb/sata/7200 rpm drive, and running XP home with Avast and to me it's noticeably slow because of the graphics done on your average website is too taxing on it's integrated graphics (which uses quite a bit of the cpu cycle due to it's architecture, I'm to the point that if it isn't linux you must get a separate graphics card to have a suitable websurfing experience) or least what I'm used too. When linux is ran (both Ubuntu and Puppy) it's much much faster, but still to me this gives me an idea what kind of expectations to have if I intend to get a netbook version of it if anyone decides to get it seriously consider running linux instead.

[103rapesAday]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but I thought it'd be worth it, you can now get an Atom based netbook with Windows for less than $250 at http://caspoly.com/cat43.html in fact for $239.95 (http://caspoly.com/product127.html) you can get the following:




XP-Preloaded with 160G large HDD
ASUS Super Hybrid Engine and 6 cell high density battery pack allow for longer battery lifespan of up to 7 hours. Super Hybrid Engine offers a choice of performance and power consumption modes for easy adjustments according to various needs.
High Speed Connectivity Anywhere with Wi-Fi 802.11b/g. Eee Connect for an easy way to connect two or more users through a remote desktop feature for easy troubleshooting.
Exclusive 10GB Eee Storage with easy accessibility anywhere online.
Free 1 YR Warranty (6 month for battery, 30 day ZBD Guaranteed)

Product Description
This Eee PC by Asus comes in Fine Ebony style that is created with cutting-edge Infusion casing technology. Inlaid within the chassis itself, the motifs are an integral part of the entire laptop and will not fade with time. The Infusion surface also provides a new level of resilience; scratch resistance and beautiful style while you're out and about. The Eee PC has a sturdy display with a high-resolution screen. At 1024 x 600 pixels, images are clear and sharp, making it more comfortable on the eyes reading and editing documents. On the top of this screen is the 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera that works synchronously with the 802.11g wireless to provide web conferencing anywhere, anytime for easier web communications and increased work efficiency. Preinstalled on the Eee PC to provide you a familiar interface is Microsoft's Windows XP Home, Windows Live Messenger and Works for numerous office applications, that allows anyone to learn, work and play. With all of these features the Asus Eee PC makes for a fantastic purchase as a well-equipped second notebook or a Web access tool, so beat the crowds, and get yours today before they sell out! Intel UMA Graphics Card 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera WiFi 802.11b/g Wireless 10/100Mbps LAN Hi-Definition Audio Speakers and Microphone Memory Card Slot - MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) Card, SDHC Connections - 3 x USB, VGA, Headphone, Microphone, RJ-45 (LAN) Approximate Unit Dimensions - 10.47 (W) x 7.53 (D) x 1.12 ~ 1.50 (H) Approximate Unit Weight - 3.20 Pounds

A bargain at a very hard to beat price.

[103rapesAday]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but I thought it'd be worth it, you can now get an Atom based netbook with Windows for less than $250 at http://caspoly.com/cat43.html in fact for $239.95 (http://caspoly.com/product127.html) you can get the following:



A bargain at a very hard to beat price.


I'm going to recommend to ignore that site, after doing further research that site requires a payment to be made by MoneyGram instead of by a credit card or some other method to dispute a payment. It's most likely a scam site. :fight

[103rapesAday]

They're either getting larger or cheaper, Acers new netbook with a large 10.1" screen Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 Blue Intel Atom N270(1.60GHz) 10.1" WSVGA 1GB Memory 160GB HDD Netbook
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115551)