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ColdSun · 03-12-2010, 09:48 PM

I have a couple netbooks (I should update my info). Both of them are Asus. One is a 1005HAB and the other is a 1005PEB. The PEB uses the new Pinetree chipset. To be honest I love them both. I don't really notice much difference in speed on the units, except the PEB has slightly faster video framerates. The nice thing is that it only weighs like 2 pounds and I can do almost anything I need to on it. I can't pocket it though. I wouldn't take it to the movies to read with while waiting for a movie to start. On the other hand, I can surf the web in bed or while watching TV.

I can read books on many different formats, both DRM and non-DRM. There are a lot of positive aspects of using a netbook as a reader, but I would say if you plan in reading "on-the-move" outside home, I would look for something smaller. If you want to have two devices, the netbook certainly isn't a waste of money. I purchased my 1005HAB for $299 at Best Buy and the 1005PEB was $350.

If you want a great multifunction device, with some great portability, take a good look at the Archos 5 Internet Tablet or the Archos 7 Home Tablet (coming soon). If you want a really nice LCD portable reader, take a look at that new Delstar Openbook as seen in this thread. Many of us are waiting on the verdict on it right now, but for $99 to $150, it sure seems like a great device.

EDIT: Just wanted to mention the battery life on my 1005PEB is at least 8 hours when surfing AND reading. Not bad.

03-12-2010, 09:48 PM	#51
ColdSun Developer/Device Reviews Posts: 591 Karma: 22183 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Device: Sony Xperia Tablet Z, Kindle Paperwhite 2, Lenovo Yoga 8, IPad 3	I have a couple netbooks (I should update my info). Both of them are Asus. One is a 1005HAB and the other is a 1005PEB. The PEB uses the new Pinetree chipset. To be honest I love them both. I don't really notice much difference in speed on the units, except the PEB has slightly faster video framerates. The nice thing is that it only weighs like 2 pounds and I can do almost anything I need to on it. I can't pocket it though. I wouldn't take it to the movies to read with while waiting for a movie to start. On the other hand, I can surf the web in bed or while watching TV. I can read books on many different formats, both DRM and non-DRM. There are a lot of positive aspects of using a netbook as a reader, but I would say if you plan in reading "on-the-move" outside home, I would look for something smaller. If you want to have two devices, the netbook certainly isn't a waste of money. I purchased my 1005HAB for $299 at Best Buy and the 1005PEB was $350. If you want a great multifunction device, with some great portability, take a good look at the Archos 5 Internet Tablet or the Archos 7 Home Tablet (coming soon). If you want a really nice LCD portable reader, take a look at that new Delstar Openbook as seen in this thread. Many of us are waiting on the verdict on it right now, but for $99 to $150, it sure seems like a great device. EDIT: Just wanted to mention the battery life on my 1005PEB is at least 8 hours when surfing AND reading. Not bad. Last edited by ColdSun; 03-12-2010 at 09:59 PM.