Which Netbook Do You Have? - Page 2

desertgrandma · 05-25-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

I may never speak to you again DesertGrandma (if that is your real name)! You made me buy this netbook. Now give me some money to pay for it. Luckily for you, I already have a purse big enough to carry it and my Kindle.

I guess I have to go vote in the poll now.

You'll have to find the money elsewhere. I'll be selling my extra K1 here soon to pay for mine..........and while I STILL haven't decided...........its fun looking!

Congrats on your new 'baby'...........

desertgrandma · 05-25-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

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I also bought a Logitech wireless mouse (of the type where the USB bluetooth only sticks out about 1/4 inch from the computer ... so I can leave it plugged in all the time and still put the computer in its case).

I have that one on my laptop.......its awesome. The nano......

RickyMaveety · 05-25-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

I have that one on my laptop.......its awesome. The nano......

Yeah, that's the one.

Daffy's netbook is nice, but on the whole, I prefer black computers to white ones (one of the many reasons I've never been that nuts about Apple computers, most of them seem to be blindingly white).

Also, the Asus Eee 1000HE has pretty much the same specs (you would have to add another stick of RAM, which as I recall cost about $30), for a whole lot less money.

1000HE

Now, I like HP, or at least I used to like HP. I bought a lot of their products over the past 20 years. However, I have found myself drifting towards other brands (in printers and laptops mostly) simply because my HP products were more expensive without always being more reliable.

Musicman · 05-25-2009, 02:15 PM

I bought the Acer because at the time it provided the most for less or the same as the Asus (the Acer had 120 Gig Hard Drive and XP). I bought it to use for Music (was not much more than a high end MP3 player of Ipod) and to read and store my e-book collection.

I use it all the time and hardly use my other Desk Top PC's, and MP3 players.

daffy4u · 05-25-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Yeah, that's the one.

Daffy's netbook is nice, but on the whole, I prefer black computers to white ones (one of the many reasons I've never been that nuts about Apple computers, most of them seem to be blindingly white).

It's actually not white. It's a metal case.

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The simple, refined design and all-aluminum case make it sleek, sturdy and lightweight. Features such as HP DuraKeys, magnesium alloy support structure, and HP 3D DriveGuard make a durable mini-note PC that can go the distance.

The main reason I went with this model was the Express Card slot for my broadband card. It keeps it compatible with my other laptops (the older one I will now be selling).

desertgrandma · 05-25-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

The main reason I went with this model was the Express Card slot for my broadband card. It keeps it compatible with my other laptops (the older one I will now be selling).

See? As I've said before, netbooks are much like dedicated E-book readers in that everyone is looking for something different, and there is one out there for anyone!

Idoine · 05-25-2009, 08:16 PM

Not sure if mine is really a netbook : it's a HTC Shift, between a tablet PC and a Pocket PC !

I don't use it as an ebook reader though, because I can't switch the screen in portrait mode...

All4Fun · 05-25-2009, 09:51 PM

I just purchased the Asus EeePC 1000HE. It's a great netbook. More importantly, you can't beat the 7+ hour battery life.

Andybaby · 05-25-2009, 09:56 PM

I've got the asus eee 701 4g, first netbook to hit the market (modified with eeebuntu) its still running strong. and I have used it plugget into a full monitor where it works nicely.

currently I gave it to my girlfriend for school, she only needs to use it about 1ce a week, maybe twice, but its light enough for her to carry it with her all the time

kazbates · 05-25-2009, 11:14 PM

My husband just ordered the Asus 1000HE for me for my birthday (since I am a techno gadget freek, it was that or the Ipod touch

). We looked at the Dell and the HP at Best Buy, but chose the Asus because the screen seemed to stand a little higher, making viewing easier. We were hoping to get one with the 16G solid state drive but it was only available on the Asus models running a Celeron processor so we had to settle for the 160G hard disk.

It was a real toss up between the Asus and the HP. Like Daffy4u, I liked the expansion slot on the HP and the keys are just a touch bigger making typing a little easier. Another point to keep in mind is that the operating system on the HP (and I'm assuming all those running Windows XP) will take up 8GB of your 16G drive, so it might be better to order it from HP and upgrade to the 32G ssd. The picture folder on my laptop already has 1.5 G's of pictures so I would think it could be fairly easy to fill up the other 8G if you don't upgrade.

desertgrandma · 05-26-2009, 02:13 AM

So, does the XP come with a lot of software you can delete to make more room?

Laine · 05-26-2009, 03:17 AM

This is my fourth day with my Sony. I did have a 160gb eeepc but it felt cheap and it was the same size but heavier than my old Sony laptop. I got this Sony because it's very light and I don't drive but go everywhere on public transport and I can easily carry this in my totebag

Polyglot27 · 05-26-2009, 07:19 AM

As I said before, I bought my Samsung NC10 before the EeePC HE1000 came out but I am not sorry. It has a battery which lasts about 6 hours on ordinary tasks and that is more than enough for me. I use the Logitech Bluetooth mouse with it. That way it does not take up a USB slot and has nothing sticking out of the side. It is also about a hundred grams lighter than the HE1000 and slightly smaller. Here is a good site for more info on the Samsung:
http://www.laptopmag.com/l/samsung-nc10.aspx

ruskie · 05-26-2009, 07:41 AM

I have and would still buy an Asus EeePC 701 4G. Why?

Because I hate laptops. They are pointless devices for me when I have broadband at home and mobile broadband I can use with it. I can easily access all my machines at home securely. And even with 4gb hdd space that's plenty of room for my own needs. If I need more I can always hook in a few 8gb or more usb flash drives or an sd card. The only thing I wish is for a bigger keyboard though I might have found a solution for that as well

RickyMaveety · 05-26-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

So, does the XP come with a lot of software you can delete to make more room?

"The" XP is the operating system, and no .... the operating system needs the space it needs. The netbooks don't tend to come with a whole lot of bloatware.

That's why I think you should definitely get a netbook with the largest HD you can. Mine has 160GB, and that is plenty for most purposes.

View Poll Results: Which Brand Netbook Do You Have?
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%
Waste of Money, wouldn't have one	3	2.63%
Don't have one, just want to see how this poll works out.	31	27.19%
other (please explain)	5	4.39%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 114. You may not vote on this poll

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05-25-2009, 02:15 PM	#19
Musicman Evangelist Posts: 445 Karma: 364 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Device: EZ-Reader - Samsung Nook's- Nook S/T w/Glow - Kindle Fire - Nova 2	I bought the Acer because at the time it provided the most for less or the same as the Asus (the Acer had 120 Gig Hard Drive and XP). I bought it to use for Music (was not much more than a high end MP3 player of Ipod) and to read and store my e-book collection. I use it all the time and hardly use my other Desk Top PC's, and MP3 players.

05-25-2009, 08:16 PM	#22
Idoine Which book will be next ? Posts: 661 Karma: 2172 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: France Device: Cybook Gen3 1.5, Sony PRS 600 RC, Samsung Omnia...	Not sure if mine is really a netbook : it's a HTC Shift, between a tablet PC and a Pocket PC ! I don't use it as an ebook reader though, because I can't switch the screen in portrait mode...

05-25-2009, 09:51 PM	#23
All4Fun Zealot Posts: 149 Karma: 937 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad, Blackberry Bold	I just purchased the Asus EeePC 1000HE. It's a great netbook. More importantly, you can't beat the 7+ hour battery life.

05-25-2009, 09:56 PM	#24
Andybaby Wizard Posts: 1,279 Karma: 1002683 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Device: PRS-700	I've got the asus eee 701 4g, first netbook to hit the market (modified with eeebuntu) its still running strong. and I have used it plugget into a full monitor where it works nicely. currently I gave it to my girlfriend for school, she only needs to use it about 1ce a week, maybe twice, but its light enough for her to carry it with her all the time

05-25-2009, 11:14 PM	#25
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	My husband just ordered the Asus 1000HE for me for my birthday (since I am a techno gadget freek, it was that or the Ipod touch ). We looked at the Dell and the HP at Best Buy, but chose the Asus because the screen seemed to stand a little higher, making viewing easier. We were hoping to get one with the 16G solid state drive but it was only available on the Asus models running a Celeron processor so we had to settle for the 160G hard disk. It was a real toss up between the Asus and the HP. Like Daffy4u, I liked the expansion slot on the HP and the keys are just a touch bigger making typing a little easier. Another point to keep in mind is that the operating system on the HP (and I'm assuming all those running Windows XP) will take up 8GB of your 16G drive, so it might be better to order it from HP and upgrade to the 32G ssd. The picture folder on my laptop already has 1.5 G's of pictures so I would think it could be fairly easy to fill up the other 8G if you don't upgrade.

05-26-2009, 02:13 AM	#26
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	So, does the XP come with a lot of software you can delete to make more room?

05-26-2009, 03:17 AM	#27
Laine Addict Posts: 341 Karma: 1162396 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cabramatta, Sydney, Australia Device: Aura H2O, Voyage	This is my fourth day with my Sony. I did have a 160gb eeepc but it felt cheap and it was the same size but heavier than my old Sony laptop. I got this Sony because it's very light and I don't drive but go everywhere on public transport and I can easily carry this in my totebag

05-26-2009, 07:19 AM	#28
Polyglot27 Addict Posts: 231 Karma: 5588994 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Paris, France Device: Cybook Gen3, Archos 80 G9, Sony PRS-650, Sony T1, Asus MemoPad.	As I said before, I bought my Samsung NC10 before the EeePC HE1000 came out but I am not sorry. It has a battery which lasts about 6 hours on ordinary tasks and that is more than enough for me. I use the Logitech Bluetooth mouse with it. That way it does not take up a USB slot and has nothing sticking out of the side. It is also about a hundred grams lighter than the HE1000 and slightly smaller. Here is a good site for more info on the Samsung: http://www.laptopmag.com/l/samsung-nc10.aspx

05-26-2009, 07:41 AM	#29
ruskie Shade Posts: 100 Karma: 546 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.LC.MW.Sol.Earth.EE.SI.LJ Device: Hanlin Jinke V3ext running OpenInkPot	I have and would still buy an Asus EeePC 701 4G. Why? Because I hate laptops. They are pointless devices for me when I have broadband at home and mobile broadband I can use with it. I can easily access all my machines at home securely. And even with 4gb hdd space that's plenty of room for my own needs. If I need more I can always hook in a few 8gb or more usb flash drives or an sd card. The only thing I wish is for a bigger keyboard though I might have found a solution for that as well

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