Which Netbook Do You Have? - Page 16

desertgrandma · 06-25-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

I've ordered my "little travel bag" for airline travel. I think it might be something you'd like as well. I'll let you know once I get it in the mail and have a chance to check it out...

Great. Looking forward to seeing it.

Are you going to tell us where you are headed?

Peverel · 06-25-2009, 06:37 PM

Just got an Acer Aspire One - put Windows 7 on it - its awesome 'nuf said

Laz116 · 06-25-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Peverel

Just got an Acer Aspire One - put Windows 7 on it - its awesome 'nuf said

how is it speedwise compared to running xp?

Peverel · 06-25-2009, 06:48 PM

ok I am 4 days into it and I have erm 14 machines running various OS's (its my job - I run a software development company). Compared to my single core AMD it is pretty good - probably faster but that is just a subjective evalution. It does what I expected it to. Internet, Mail and Office 2007 (primarily Word). I am tempted to try Visual Studio 2008 on it but think that will slow it to a crawl - we shall see.

DaleDe · 06-25-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

So I've had this for about 3 weeks or so.

It does everything promised, battery life is outstanding, keyboard excellent, and since I"m using wireless mouse, no problems with touchpad.

I don't use half the stuff it comes with.......bluetooth, camera.

But, for me, here's the best part. After whining about not having the Kindle these last few weeks, I finally took a chance and downloaded mobipocket reader, and moved some of my books over from my laptop.

I gotta say, I'm finding the reading experience pleasant. maximized the screen, enlarged the font a tad, set it on a laptray(see picture) kick back in recliner, and read away.

Thanks for all the input. This is a keeper.

Yea, I have the 1000 HA. Mobipocket works fine at full screen mode. you can either rotate the screen or read with 2 columns. I prefer that to the wide screen with one column.

Dale

daffy4u · 06-25-2009, 11:14 PM

For those running the Windows 7 RC, there is going to be a discounted pre-order sale starting this evening per Gizmodo.

Greg Anos · 06-25-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Great. Looking forward to seeing it.

Are you going to tell us where you are headed?

I never worry about that. There's a long line of people waiting to tell me where to go.

P.S. Folks, H*ll isn't any worse than Texas in August....

ilovejedd · 06-25-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

For those running the Windows 7 RC, there is going to be a discounted pre-order sale starting this evening per Gizmodo.

Iirc, the discount is for the upgrade version only. Then again, most netbooks already have an XP license (unless you got one with Linux) so majority should be covered.

kazbates · 06-25-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

I never worry about that. There's a long line of people waiting to tell me where to go.

P.S. Folks, H*ll isn't any worse than Texas in August....

August in Chicago is pretty bad and they still have to deal with the ugly winters!

ilovejedd · 06-26-2009, 12:04 AM

Win7 available now on Amazon.

daffy4u · 06-26-2009, 12:11 AM

Ordered the upgrade to Professional.

daffy4u · 06-26-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ilovejedd

Iirc, the discount is for the upgrade version only. Then again, most netbooks already have an XP license (unless you got one with Linux) so majority should be covered.

Yep! I think most people will be buying the upgrade and not the full package.

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Acer	16	14.04%
Asus	36	31.58%
Dell	3	2.63%
HP	4	3.51%
Lenovo	3	2.63%
MSI Wind	5	4.39%
Samsung	7	6.14%
Sony	2	1.75%
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06-25-2009, 06:48 PM	#229
Peverel Still Easily Confused Posts: 889 Karma: 505319 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampshire/Berkshire/Surrey - yes I am that big Device: Kindle	ok I am 4 days into it and I have erm 14 machines running various OS's (its my job - I run a software development company). Compared to my single core AMD it is pretty good - probably faster but that is just a subjective evalution. It does what I expected it to. Internet, Mail and Office 2007 (primarily Word). I am tempted to try Visual Studio 2008 on it but think that will slow it to a crawl - we shall see. Last edited by Peverel; 06-25-2009 at 07:42 PM.

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