Netbooks

[tvashtarkatena]

Cheap, 10" monitor, Win 7, Wireless N....

[rob]

Asus makes a netbook with a 10.1 screen and 802.11n for about $500 that will run 7.

 

http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/asus-eee-pc-1008p-seashell-review/

[olyclimber]

Steve Jobs said that netbooks suck, so don't be caught dead with one. In the future, all people caught with netbooks will be sent to special re-education camps.

[rob]

I heard steve jobs had his penis removed and turned into an extra liver. They plan on replacing it with an iPenis (coming soon).

 

Coming soon! I made myself lul.

[rbw1966]

I've been using an MSI Wind for over a year now with no problems. Its running XP though the new ones are running 7.

[hafilax]

The most glowing netbook review I've read basically said it didn't suck as much as the others but still sucked. Sign me up for an iPad.

[tvashtarkatena]

You suck.

[tvashtarkatena]

Sorry, but I have neither the disposable income nor the religious fervor to join the Children of the iCorn.

[tvashtarkatena]

Don't get me wrong, my hat's off to companies like Apple and Arcteryx for getting a 40% premium for the look, though.

[prole]

I saw an iPad being used in public recently for the first time. It was in a museum: nationally renowned show, $20 tickets, amazing works. This guy is sitting by himself on a bench, staring into his screen, updating his Facebook status. Awesome.

 

 

[hafilax]

What do you want to use it for?

[tvashtarkatena]

Bidness.

[tvashtarkatena]

I'm an Operating System Evangelist!

[hafilax]

Sorry, but I have neither the disposable income nor the religious fervor to join the Children of the iCorn.

You're just afraid of them because they're magical.

[G-spotter]

iPad comes with no ports. ONLY way to get content is buy it through apple store.

[hafilax]

It has Bluetooth and WIFI. Who plugs things in anymore?

[tvashtarkatena]

Cameras and flash drives.

[olyclimber]

It does cameras. If you doubt it is because you lack faith or cohones! idream!

[olyclimber]

At any rate, whatever you get, crack it first.

[Fairweather]

4GB of DDR3 RAM, 360GB hard drive, independent graphics with a 13" laptop when a comparably-priced netbook will only get you an anemic 1GB RAM and 1 GHz processor. Look at the HP Pavilion DM3. $550 bucks and you get a real laptop that you will actually use. Very thin, metal body, 8 hour battery, and, most important, a solid keyboard with no bounce. HDMI socket too. I had a Nokia netbook--gave it away.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-DM3-1140US-13-3-Inch-Laptop-Silver/dp/B00318CG8M/ref=sr_1_1/189-9841852-2743161?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1275548177&sr=8-1

 

My 2 cent.

 

Also: keep in mind that the "starter" version of Win7 that comes with most netbooks is limited. Won't run more than 3 applications at once--and then, not very well.

[Crillz]

4GB of DDR3 RAM, 360GB hard drive, independent graphics with a 13" laptop when a comparably-priced netbook will only get you an anemic 1GB RAM and 1 GHz processor. Look at the HP Pavilion DM3. $550 bucks and you get a real laptop that you will actually use. Very thin, metal body, 8 hour battery, and, most important, a solid keyboard with no bounce. HDMI socket too. I had a Nokia netbook--gave it away.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-DM3-1140US-13-3-Inch-Laptop-Silver/dp/B00318CG8M/ref=sr_1_1/189-9841852-2743161?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1275548177&sr=8-1

 

My 2 cent.

 

Also: keep in mind that the "starter" version of Win7 that comes with most netbooks is limited. Won't run more than 3 applications at once--and then, not very well.

 

That's an ok deal, but that processor is weak sauce. Good enough for making spread sheets though.

 

It's still fairly expensive to get a minibook with really good performance = $1K+

I just bought a new notebook and had to settle for a 15" screen to keep the cost down. Look into Intel's new itype chips - they can be more "green" too.

 

If you need a machine for more than surfing the web and checking your email, you may want to reconsider the netbook idea. They're not sufficient for most work/office usage - YET. My opinion after pondering my purchase for a while.

[tvashtarkatena]

I just need something portable that will run a spreadsheet, a PPT, or a word doc, and allow me to spray 24/7 from anywhere on earth. Seems like netbooks do all that in a cheap, small format.

[Crillz]

I couldn't get myself to make the jump to a netbook in lieu of a notebook. Check on the cost of good internet and factor that in too.

 

Good luck - this type of thing is a pain in the arss. I don't think running any of those programs at the same time will be quick.

[olyclimber]

What you need is a revolutionary magical device that is incredible and delivers content in a whole new way. Don't sell yourself short with one of those little stupid miniature laptop computer with a keyboard. Those things are for people who "don't get it".

[hafilax]

I just need something portable that will run a spreadsheet, a PPT, or a word doc, and allow me to spray 24/7 from anywhere on earth. Seems like netbooks do all that in a cheap, small format.

You're right, you should get a netbook.

 

Look on CL. Lots of people are probably unloading them after getting a magical iPad. Cash in before they come to their senses.