Comments on: A Quick Guide to Netbooks

By: jani

jani — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:29:31 +0000

Seems the post is bit outdated, in fact i needed some help to choose a netbook, I have a big enough dell dual boot[vista/ubuntu], but now I need an extra piece of hardware to run windows as I plan to convert my dual boot to ubuntu only for work , but unfortunately my necessary tools like google talk, some other voip software don’t work in it. I am looking for something with a decent webcam, also at a cheap prize, without compromising much on the quality.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:32:20 +0000

Netbooks are a late arrival and are really behind the times, look at what I have been using for years now. A Sony Vaio PCG-U101. It was good on performance when I bought it; however, with all these netbooks can't do much better when it comes to screen resolution, my smaller display had 1024x768. Now, I would like a netbook with a display of at least 1280x1024, but what is the best that they offer 1600 x 768, ug. A wider screen but I also want a bigger picture up/down. A Vaio P has an 8" screen, my screen is 7.1". So, now you all know what the draw back is about these netbooks.

BTW, my U101 is dual bootable Windoze XP/Slackware, and Slackware is not scaled down.

So, when will the rest of the world realize that they want a higher resolution? Lets see its taken about 7 years for sub notebooks to catch on, even though they are not quite as small, hmm.

By: Doug Smith

Doug Smith — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:01:33 +0000

Personally I feel that all communications will eventually be in those tiny netboooks. You will be connected to your office at all times (while that netbook is on), and home. You will be able to make and receive office calls, home calls, and cell calls on one device. I see pop ups for customers, family, and friends. I see docking stations at work and home that allow full sized keyboards, and monitors. We really are not that far off from that now!!

So go Voip if you want, but you will eventually go netbook, cell, whatever they will call it!!

By: sarki indir

sarki indir — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:05:05 +0000

I don’t feel like spending the extra money for the extra hardware to make Windows run at half decent speed. On the other hand, I can strip down Linux to the bare necessities to make it run faster on that same limited hardware.

By: ramonerassi

ramonerassi — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:03:16 +0000

The ability to extend, customize and add to linux based machines is far greater than any windows box. For instance, lets just look at the verizon usb727 broadband modem. With windows you must install a driver and special software to use the device while the linux based machine is pure plug&play. The modem works right out of the box. There is no need for anti virus software as well which hogs resources on any windows box.

By: Intel Moblin and Netbooks «

Intel Moblin and Netbooks « — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:41:57 +0000

[...] A quick guide to Netbooks can be read here [...]

By: henry j.

henry j. — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:33:40 +0000

I’ve searched high and low for the best selection of netbooks and I finally found http://www.slicknetbooks.com Amazing selection and at great prices.

By: Dantiumpro

Dantiumpro — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:20:54 +0000

You're right Abner, the 1000HE is excellent.

Unbelievably, Asus has now bettered themselves with the 1005HA - it's got a 10.5 hour battery life (we know in most cases it won't last that long, but it'll run for a fair bit longer than most!) and clamshell design. It's Atom 280 based, with the usual memory / hard disk specs. Can get it at Amazon for similar price as 1000HE (link here).

I've recommended it to the readers on my blog because there's nothing more frustrating than having the battery die on a long journey. Hopefully this will make it a thing of the past!

By: Mike S

Mike S — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:23:06 +0000

I just finished a new product for netbooks called the NetBook Riser. It raises your netbook for better viewing and reduces heat.

By: PC Computers - Progress Through Time | blog.computerrentals.com

PC Computers - Progress Through Time | blog.computerrentals.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:55:26 +0000

[...] videos in beautiful, high-definition color. For a few hundred bucks you can buy a pocket-sized netbook incalculably more powerful than the room-sized, air-conditioned behemoth that helped send Apollo 11 [...]

By: aman

aman — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:08:47 +0000

You are very right. The software you choose is very important. exbi chao.

By: Rose

Rose — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:46:53 +0000

Here it is July 09. Do you stillk like your Aspire 1? I found it at Costco and it seems like the best choice for now. Is it relaible and sturdy?

By: LINK Friday « Symbian Storyboard

LINK Friday « Symbian Storyboard — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:02:56 +0000

[...] a huge surge of interest. So I htought it might be worth providing some netbooks links. Here is GigaOm talking Netbooks. yes the article is a year and a half old but it’s a starting point Giga Eyes Wide [...]

By: Makyol

Makyol — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:48:48 +0000

Really nice choice Abner. Especially its battery life is very good for people who will use netbooks away from home uses.

By: Tablet-format Cellphone Netbooks — On Deck for 2009? : Scriptyx.com

Tablet-format Cellphone Netbooks — On Deck for 2009? : Scriptyx.com — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:10:25 +0000

[...] interesting article on touch devices in the New York Times: 2008 was the year of the netbook: My local electronics store went from having none in stock to a display offering some 20 types. [...]

By: Abner Noyce

Abner Noyce — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:06:44 +0000

I’ve been watching the netbook market for a while now. I finally got a really good deal on an ASUS EeePC 1000HE at http://tiny.cc/1TZsO. Aside from the small size and light weight, the biggest deal is the battery. I can go 8+ hours on a single charge, which really transforms the usability.