Comments on: 5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Netbook http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:18:53 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Faith http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-974088 Faith Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:52:41 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-974088 <p>Question:</p> <p>When a device specifies "up to X hours battery life," does that mean adding together all the time that you have the device on and working? or does it mean the whole time the device is unplugged, even if it is turned off and stowed away? Makes a big difference, as I might have it with me for 10 hours but only using it for 2 or 3 hours total at most. Thanks!</p> <p>~Faith</p> Question:

When a device specifies “up to X hours battery life,” does that mean adding together all the time that you have the device on and working? or does it mean the whole time the device is unplugged, even if it is turned off and stowed away? Makes a big difference, as I might have it with me for 10 hours but only using it for 2 or 3 hours total at most. Thanks!

~Faith

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="1748175042"></fb:name> http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-964504 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:21:07 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-964504 <p>Linux > Windows 1000000000000000000x</p> <p>That's all.</p> Linux > Windows 1000000000000000000x

That’s all.

]]> By: Tim http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-957154 Tim Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:24:50 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-957154 <p>Can I load Kodak easy share and view my pictures?</p> Can I load Kodak easy share and view my pictures?

]]> By: cobyone http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-955799 cobyone Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:08:18 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-955799 <p>I agree that netbooks do spitty much and can keep up with mostly what other laptops do! I've got the Samsung NC10 and it does all I need it to do. If you want small you will have to get used to small screen and keybored, however I don't think it's that bad in size and the fact I now have a really small computer and a light one is fantastic. One note may I add, is that if you are wishing to use iTunes, please be warned you may need to get an external disc drive if you want to put your music cd's on! But there come at good prices if you look hard enough. A small price to pay to do all I need it to. Netbook is a great intention! Cobyone</p> I agree that netbooks do spitty much and can keep up with mostly what other laptops do! I’ve got the Samsung NC10 and it does all I need it to do. If you want small you will have to get used to small screen and keybored, however I don’t think it’s that bad in size and the fact I now have a really small computer and a light one is fantastic. One note may I add, is that if you are wishing to use iTunes, please be warned you may need to get an external disc drive if you want to put your music cd’s on! But there come at good prices if you look hard enough. A small price to pay to do all I need it to. Netbook is a great intention! Cobyone

]]> By: The Ultimate Guide to Netbooks: 100+ Resources, Tools, and Deal Sites | Computer Colleges http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-944557 The Ultimate Guide to Netbooks: 100+ Resources, Tools, and Deal Sites | Computer Colleges Wed, 20 May 2009 12:43:11 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-944557 <p>[...] 5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Netbook: Read this article to get a good perspective on your netbook needs before making a purchase. [...]</p> [...] 5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Netbook: Read this article to get a good perspective on your netbook needs before making a purchase. [...]

]]> By: The Netbooks Are Taking Over! http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-941988 The Netbooks Are Taking Over! Mon, 04 May 2009 18:16:20 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-941988 <p>[...] 5 Things to Consider before Buying a Netbook [...]</p> [...] 5 Things to Consider before Buying a Netbook [...]

]]> By: MBBarnes http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-939051 MBBarnes Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:06:56 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-939051 <p>I have seen no pros nor cons going LINUX with respect to printers or WIFI. I am considering purchasing a NetBook fo my Mom and the LINUX is getting my atention due to simplicity (at least what I saw on the Aesus eeepc site). I dont want to become her remote support tech with this purchase so I am looking for intuitive GUI and stability.</p> <p>I will need to set her up with wifi at home, a printer for her emails and such along with a possible usb extra printer with bigger keys.</p> <p>Any ideas or things to look for with these requirements ?</p> I have seen no pros nor cons going LINUX with respect to printers or WIFI. I am considering purchasing a NetBook fo my Mom and the LINUX is getting my atention due to simplicity (at least what I saw on the Aesus eeepc site). I dont want to become her remote support tech with this purchase so I am looking for intuitive GUI and stability.

I will need to set her up with wifi at home, a printer for her emails and such along with a possible usb extra printer with bigger keys.

Any ideas or things to look for with these requirements ?

]]> By: mark christensen http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-937634 mark christensen Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:58:11 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-937634 <p>thanks for all the advice but i didn't see anything about how the acer aspire one 10.1 ability to play on game sites such as pogo. if anyone could answer this for me i'd appreciate. thanks again</p> thanks for all the advice but i didn’t see anything about how the acer aspire one 10.1 ability to play on game sites such as pogo. if anyone could answer this for me i’d appreciate. thanks again

]]> By: LN http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-934857 LN Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:26:34 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-934857 <p>Everybody should buy the notebook according to the real needs. To buy the same notebook as your friend bought is not justified unless both of you have the same needs. Anyway, the range of notebooks available today is large enough to satisfy the most of the people. Actually, buying the desktop computer today is quite unnecessary, unless you have a special business needs.</p> Everybody should buy the notebook according to the real needs. To buy the same notebook as your friend bought is not justified unless both of you have the same needs. Anyway, the range of notebooks available today is large enough to satisfy the most of the people. Actually, buying the desktop computer today is quite unnecessary, unless you have a special business needs.

]]> By: Vēer http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-932556 Vēer Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:58:46 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-932556 <p>What keeps me off from buying netbook atm is lack of 3G connectivity, its still not a standart and only 3g netbook i can get where i live is EEE 901 with 2 year contract for 600 bucks+monthly fee 20-40 bucks. Aint that sh1tty? So what i consider is: -looong battery life, like 10hours standart (hopefully arm and pixelqi are about to make it real!) -10" screen with 1280x800, not that unreal -fast and lasting ssd, no less than 20Gb -comfortable keyboard to type on -faster than atoms/nanos in current netbooks -price 200-300 usd.</p> <p>I guess im in for some wait :)</p> What keeps me off from buying netbook atm is lack of 3G connectivity, its still not a standart and only 3g netbook i can get where i live is EEE 901 with 2 year contract for 600 bucks+monthly fee 20-40 bucks. Aint that sh1tty? So what i consider is: -looong battery life, like 10hours standart (hopefully arm and pixelqi are about to make it real!) -10″ screen with 1280×800, not that unreal -fast and lasting ssd, no less than 20Gb -comfortable keyboard to type on -faster than atoms/nanos in current netbooks -price 200-300 usd.

I guess im in for some wait :)

]]> By: Buying Gaming Laptops http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-925048 Buying Gaming Laptops Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:26:07 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-925048 <p>[...] 5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Netbook A netbook as we’ve come to know it is a small laptop that is cheap. [...]</p> [...] 5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Netbook A netbook as we’ve come to know it is a small laptop that is cheap. [...]

]]> By: Asus EeePC Netbook « Tech Corner http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-924800 Asus EeePC Netbook « Tech Corner Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:13:28 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-924800 <p>[...] 5 things to consider Before Buying a Netbook [...]</p> [...] 5 things to consider Before Buying a Netbook [...]

]]> By: TechTips » TechTips: NetBook Computers http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-924234 TechTips » TechTips: NetBook Computers Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:51:52 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-924234 <p>[...] interesting? Here are 5 tips on buying a [...]</p> [...] interesting? Here are 5 tips on buying a [...]

]]> By: alizee http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-919151 alizee Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:29:32 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-919151 <p>I’m considering buying the Samsung NC10, but I will wait a bit longer for the successor, the NC11 (also a 10-inch model) which should be a bit cheaper..</p> I’m considering buying the Samsung NC10, but I will wait a bit longer for the successor, the NC11 (also a 10-inch model) which should be a bit cheaper..

]]> By: Erik http://gigaom.com/2008/12/05/5-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-netbook/#comment-918743 Erik Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:24:44 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30689#comment-918743 <p>Most of the Linux user interfaces I’ve seen on Netbooks are simple and intuitive. My wife and two of my sons (ages 8 and 10) use an Asus Eee PC netbook with Linux and never asked me “Where’s Windows?” They found their way around with NO problems. They just assumed since it was a smaller device the software was somewhat different...</p> Most of the Linux user interfaces I’ve seen on Netbooks are simple and intuitive. My wife and two of my sons (ages 8 and 10) use an Asus Eee PC netbook with Linux and never asked me “Where’s Windows?” They found their way around with NO problems. They just assumed since it was a smaller device the software was somewhat different…

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