tvashtarkatena Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Cheap, 10" monitor, Win 7, Wireless N.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Asus makes a netbook with a 10.1 screen and 802.11n for about $500 that will run 7. Â http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/asus-eee-pc-1008p-seashell-review/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I heard steve jobs had his penis removed and turned into an extra liver. They plan on replacing it with an iPenis (coming soon). Â Coming soon! I made myself lul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafilax Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 You suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Sorry, but I have neither the disposable income nor the religious fervor to join the Children of the iCorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Don't get me wrong, my hat's off to companies like Apple and Arcteryx for getting a 40% premium for the look, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prole Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 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. Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafilax Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 What do you want to use it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Bidness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 I'm an Operating System Evangelist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafilax Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 iPad comes with no ports. ONLY way to get content is buy it through apple store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafilax Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 It has Bluetooth and WIFI. Who plugs things in anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Cameras and flash drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 It does cameras. If you doubt it is because you lack faith or cohones! idream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 At any rate, whatever you get, crack it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairweather Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 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. Â 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 Â My 2 cent. Â 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crillz Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crillz Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 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. Â 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 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". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafilax Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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