Miscellaneous laptop discussions : Poll: Would you buy a netbook?
- 10/31/08 3:41 PM
Poll: Would you buy a netbook?
by Lee Koo (ADMIN) - 10/31/08 3:41 PM
Would you buy a netbook?
-- I’m seriously considering it. (What's holding you back?)
-- I seriously doubt it. (What are your reasons?)
-- No way--I need a full-size notebook. (What are your reasons?)
-- I already did! (Which one and how do you like it?)
-- What’s a netbook? (Read this)
I got one already!!
by ESUNintel - 10/31/08 8:02 PM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a netbook? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I got the Aspire One, Windows Version. I "hacked" it by installing Vista Business on it, and a 1GB RAM stick, for a total of 1.5GB's. I use it as my "Windows Computer" for development work, since I'm a Mac user, but Windows is still needed.
I've got an ASUS Eee PC
by billfranke - 10/31/08 8:40 PM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a netbook? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I bought an Asus Eee PC a year ago when it first came out and loved it. The two problems with the first models were the small screen and the tiny keyboard. When the 900 series came out, I bought one of those -- and later gave it to my junior high school son -- and found that to be even better because the screen was 9 inches instead of 7.5 inches. I finally decided to buy a 1000H in July. The keyboard is large enough for my fat fingers and the 80-GB HDD is more than enough storage for my needs. The 10-inch screen is also better, but even if Asus hadn't put out the larger one, I would have been happy with the 900. I learned how to use the tiny keyboard.
These netbooks are no substitute for a full-sized desktop or notebook, but I need the portability (small size and light weight are very important) because most of my everyday work requires me to be online, to use a word processor, and to use e-mail. The Eee PC 1000H is perfect for what I do. But they aren't for everyone.
Thinking about it
by 3rdalbum - 10/31/08 10:41 PM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a netbook? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I'm thinking about it. I'm not a fan of portable computers in general. But I figure I could attach a big hard disk to it and use it as a home server, as soon as I chuck Ubuntu on it.
I'm starting a new job on Monday, so maybe once I've been in the job for a few weeks I'll consider it. I would definitely buy a netbook before I'd buy a notebook.
EEEPC 1000H
by lewist - 11/1/08 1:37 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a netbook? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I bought this a couple of months ago from eBuyer for £350. I like it, though sometimes I feel the screen is just a little on the small side. I have bought an external dvd drive but haven't used it yet.
What are the issues with this netbook? Well, the keyboard is still quite small but I can cope with it. The right shift key took a bit of getting used to as it is the size of a normal key rather than the usual double width. The trackpad is supposed to zoom but mine just doesn't. I had forgotten that till I started to type this.
What do I like about it? It is small and light, yet usable so a good machine to take away when I go visiting. The battery life is great. It lasts about 5 hours with the screen brightness turned down and the processor on power saving mode. It runs all the applications I use quite well, including Star Office which is installed from new. The screen is crystal clear and quite easy to read though it is a teeny bit on the small side. It has XP which meant I didn't have to learn a new operating system.
This is a very smart machine. I am considering buying a bigger laptop in addition to the EEEPC, possibly a 17" model for fireside surfing but it will not be a replacement. I will keep and use the EEEPC round the house and pack it when I head off on the bus to see family. With that battery life I could even watch movies on the bus.
Yes
by lawli56 - 11/1/08 3:07 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a netbook? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I plan to get a Dell.
Netbook vs. Notebook
by aintnorainbowdorothy - 11/1/08 5:11 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a netbook? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I don't think a Netbook is in my future at anytime in the future. The first and formost reason is the OS, Vista Ultimate. I use it on both both my Desktop and Laptop. Bitlocker is highly important to me inasmuch as I travel enough to need that for sensitive information. As far as my Desktop, I use Silverlight instead of Flash, less buggy and basically just as good or better. Also, I do a lot of Beta work on various programs. Netbooks make this unviable.
Did a HP in Nov of 2007 nothing but trouble
by tangel37 - 11/1/08 5:54 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a netbook? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I bought an Hp in nov of 2007 and it was in repair at hp in texas more then my home in NJ in March Hp said they were gonna give me a new one well guess what I got that in apreil of 2008 and same thing its been in texas for repair more then I can count I just recieved it back last week and the same thing is wrong with it Have a case manger and she says this is the last time its h=going in for repair well I called her to tell her it still isnt fixed right and she is giving me a hard time so if I were you I would stay away from HP cause they dont fix things right that it just keeps having the same issues wrong with it and then they dont stand by there word nothing like eatting 1,231.oo dollers for a piece of junk........ GO DELL
probably not
by Peter Vance - 11/1/08 6:40 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a netbook? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I started out with a DG-1 and settled on the IBM/Lenovo T series when the T-23 came out. Maybe I'm just too old to change, but I want the screen size and use my laptop for development and project management(dual boot to linux for dev; win for administrative/management stuff). If I just need communication and calendar, I'll wait for the "smart" phones to mature a little more and band width to be more widely available.
Would u buy a netbook
by sahibaskia - 11/1/08 7:46 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a netbook? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I plan to before the year is out,not to replace my desktop because I will be upgrading that also, but for the convienience of having it with me during the course of the day.I operate a limousine so the size factor works for me as Ive been looking at the Dell mini9 inspiron or Hp mini 1000
I have one, but almost never use it
by mrskelly - 11/1/08 7:58 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a netbook? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I bought an EePC to use at a conference because I knew I'd be walking all over the convention hall for hours and I didn't want a lot of weight. It was great to have it for that, but I haven't used it since. I guess I'll keep it for conferences, but other than that I don't think I'll ever take it out of the closet.
Would you buy a netbook?
by Cefoxtrot - 11/1/08 8:05 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a netbook? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I am thinking about it. I use PowerPoint a lot to teach adults about IT and Boating. I need very little storage, as all my slides are in a memory stick.
As long as the netbook can drive a projector with decent resolution, it would be the perfect solution. Now, if the battery could last more than two hours....
Oh YEAAAAAH!
by Parish - 11/1/08 8:07 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a netbook? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Not only one, but three ACER Aspires for myself and two friends. XP Home and an 80 GB drive. Great little machines BUT upgrading memory or the internal hard drive is a TOTALLY NEEDLESS NIGHTMARE for the average computer user involving removing the keyboard, the motherboard and more for access. This is unforgivable since they DID put an access
door on the bottom but it's only for a future 3G/SIM card upgrade.
And why ACER made the decision to only install either 512MB or 1GB out of a possible 1.5GB boggles the mind. (Still, they are surprisingly fast considering.)
I did add a USB (bus powered) optical drive (DVD-RW 8X) and everything works great - although the small battery suffers greatly and, on battery power alone, it's not likely to get you through playing an average movie.
However, the Acer was a usability test for us, and it passed with flying colors for general "take along/travel light" use. The (hopefully) good news is that the LENOVO 10" screen model is now actually in stock, two screws on the bottom open an access plate revealing not only the memory slots but the hard drive as well! Couple that with a 34mm expresscard slot and the possibilities get interesting.
So you can definitely count me as a "mini" fan.
Netbooks and PDA's
by pecubed - 11/1/08 9:15 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a netbook? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I sent the following to last weeks post, however, maybe it should have been submitted here. People who do genealogy are always interesting in having information handy, and at the same time portable.
Here is my post to last weeks list.I do a lot of genealogy, and therefore I use genealogical programs. I know I can use a Notebook, laptop for genealogy and I also know I can use a PDA. The PDA has it problems, size for example, and also it is becoming more difficult to purchase a PDA without a lot of other items, i.e. GPS, Cell Phone, MP player, and I don't know what else. My real question is how much difference exists between the low end Netbooks, and a good PDA? I know size is one thing. Maybe I am introducing another question, but I may be interested in using netbook instead of PDA. Often I use the PDA as a way to have maximum data with me and not having problems with security at airports, some libraries, and also easy to have information with me in the stacks.
no way
by korndog.korn - 11/1/08 10:29 AM In reply to: Poll: Would you buy a netbook? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
i definatly need a full sized notebook i have a toshiba satelite with a 2.2 dual core proccessor and i have troubles with speed issues and i could not deal with a smaller keyboard my hands are too big for most notebooks and i use a 17" notebook so I could not deal with the slower processors or the smaller keyboards because they simply wouldnt work for me
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