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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel
cnet did a comparison of the "top 10" netbooks, their number one choice is the Asus Eee PC 1000HE. any thoughts on this model ? |
I've owned an Asus Eee and an Acer Aspire One. I would choose the Acer hands down. I found the keyboard on the Asus way too out of wack for my taste. The chiclet-sized right shift key drove me crazy. I never did get use to it. Based on his results, I sometimes wonder if the guy at CNET ever actually types on any of the netbooks he tests. I do prefer the trackpad configuration on the Asus though, so if you plan to do more scrolling and clicking than typing, it might be the better choice.
I am getting my hands on the HP Mini-note next week, and I am planning on carrying it around Europe with me, so I will be able to report on that in a month or so.
As for using a netbook to read, the Asus came with FBReader installed, which is pretty good little no frills reader, but the netbooks have the same problem that regular monitors have, i.e., that you are reading from light shining into your eyes. Some people don't seem to have a problem with this, but I still carry around my Sony Reader when I want to read something.
I hope that is helpful.