Author Topic: Netbook users (Read 1193 times)

Eric P · « **on:** January 06, 2009, 11:04:57 AM »

I have a friend who is in the market for a netbook. I know that we have quite a few users here and I was curious if there was anything they could suggest (either for or against).

Reb · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2009, 11:18:55 AM »

I like my Eee PC 901.

Buuuuut, I think you can get better value for money now.
Pluuuuus, there's these new processors coming, so he should wait for that.

I'm too low-tech to be any more informative than this.

Eric P · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2009, 11:20:55 AM »

my own biases were for an XP version whose storage was flash based for the speed.

is processing power really all that necessary when you're essentially browsing or writing?

Reb · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2009, 12:50:28 PM »

If you ask me, no. I love my Eee PC despite it's total lack of power and storage capability.

I wouldn't wait, but the thing I've seen around the web is people advising to wait. So, there you go.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2009, 02:13:20 PM »

He should try it in a store first. I can barely use the home keys on the 9 inch version. It'll take a little while to get adjusted even if you use a bigger one.

patrickula · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2009, 02:29:28 PM »

CES is happening soon, so he might want to keep an eye on product announcements from there.

demi · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2009, 04:11:52 PM »

why would you want a netbook when you could have a 17" laptop with a non-removable battery and anti-glare and drm-less music? it's too cool and you should get one because you need to be cool

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2009, 04:14:53 PM »

demi is right as usual

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2009, 04:53:42 PM »

get the hp atom-based netbook. best one on the market.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2009, 05:15:31 PM »

mouse buttons on the side suck though

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2009, 05:54:06 PM »

only the most distinguished and effete of fellows use a touchpad

real men use the amazing logitech vx nano or the ms arc mouse

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #11 on:** January 06, 2009, 07:11:36 PM »

i like my Acer Aspire One quite a bit

i use the touchpad when I am kicking it on the couch, but on any flat surface mouse>touchpad - although i do like the "pinch-zoom" touchpad feature

also, prole check pms

huckleberry · « **Reply #12 on:** January 06, 2009, 07:33:20 PM »

I just got the Samsung NC10 and absolutely love it.

...well except for the fact that it has two thumb sized smudges on the goddam screen that, it turns out, are a manufacturing error on the part of Samsung. Found a bunch of websites that are talking about it. So now I have to send it off to Samsung to get a new screen.

Other than that I absolutely love it.

Prole might be right about the new HP. Saw it at Best Buy on Monday and damn it looks nice. Fast as lightning it was too. Thin and sexy. If it wasnt for the battery life on the NC-10 being so good I would just return it and get the HP one.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #13 on:** January 06, 2009, 07:47:47 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on January 06, 2009, 05:54:06 PM

:'( I like just throwing my Wind in whatever bag I'm carrying and keep forgetting my VX Nano. Do you have that crazy air mouse Prole?

On the topic, Asus revealed a new netbook today:

- Tablet screen
- 2lbs., 1" thick
- Intel's Z520 Atom (dual-core?) onboard
- Built in TV Tuner and GPS

That's all well and good but where are the damn ION netbooks?!

huckleberry · « **Reply #14 on:** January 06, 2009, 07:52:05 PM »

ION is in June .

ION

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #15 on:** January 06, 2009, 08:07:47 PM »

i don't think i want to spend over $350 on something which is going to get thrown into a bag and is likely to get the hell beaten out of it over time

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #16 on:** January 06, 2009, 08:12:09 PM »

ion is an nvidia deal, pair it with atom and supposedly you can play cod4 on netbooks

oh, and business software and videos and stuff run faster too, i guess

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #17 on:** January 06, 2009, 08:13:01 PM »

ultraportable Fallout 3

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #18 on:** January 06, 2009, 08:18:24 PM »

i think it is based off the 9400

i am totally talking out of my ass here, btw

but here's a link:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/155566/nvidias_ion_turbocharges_intels_atom.html

Costanza · « **Reply #19 on:** January 06, 2009, 09:15:45 PM »

Quote from: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on January 06, 2009, 07:47:47 PM

Quote from: Professor Prole on January 06, 2009, 05:54:06 PM

:'( I like just throwing my Wind in whatever bag I'm carrying and keep forgetting my VX Nano. Do you have that crazy air mouse Prole?

On the topic, Asus revealed a new netbook today:

(Image removed from quote.)
- Tablet screen
- 2lbs., 1" thick
- Intel's Z520 Atom (dual-core?) onboard
- Built in TV Tuner and GPS

That's all well and good but where are the damn ION netbooks?!

WHEN IS THIS OUT?!

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #20 on:** January 06, 2009, 09:22:00 PM »

No further details re: price and availability.

EDIT: Asus says "in 3-6 months"

y2kev · « **Reply #21 on:** January 06, 2009, 09:25:07 PM »

Prole: Is the HP one the absolute BEST? I want to get one.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #22 on:** January 06, 2009, 10:09:13 PM »

currently it is the best.

Eric P · « **Reply #23 on:** January 06, 2009, 10:21:31 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on January 06, 2009, 10:09:13 PM

currently it is the best.

can i ask what you base that on?

specs? usability?

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #24 on:** January 06, 2009, 10:36:12 PM »

just checked and blah, the HPs also don't come with a six-cell battery. WTF?

Costanza · « **Reply #25 on:** January 06, 2009, 10:38:13 PM »

Quote from: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on January 06, 2009, 09:22:00 PM

No further details re: price and availability.

ughhhhhh

I was gonna order my 1000ha tomorrow, but I can't buy that now knowing the T91 is coming. Hopefully there's a date soon... I really need a netbook ASAP.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #26 on:** January 06, 2009, 10:39:19 PM »

Actually Asus says "in 3-6 months" but no word on pricing. There's a couple of actual shots of the netbook in the link too.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #27 on:** January 06, 2009, 10:40:30 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on January 06, 2009, 10:21:31 PM

Quote from: Professor Prole on January 06, 2009, 10:09:13 PM
currently it is the best.

can i ask what you base that on?

specs? usability?

specs are pretty much the same for all current netbooks. the hp one has the best keyboard by far, and (imho) the best size and form factor.

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #28 on:** January 06, 2009, 10:47:22 PM »

HP's reskinned Ubuntu interface is hella pretty:

http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-hp-mini-1000-with-hps-mie-linux

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Author Topic: Netbook users (Read 1193 times)