Comments on: 4 Things to Remember When Netbook Shopping http://gigaom.com/collaboration/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:04:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: In the Market for a Netbook? Watch the OS Developments http://gigaom.com/collaboration/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80411 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:01:12 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/03/03/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80411 [...] — remain one of the hottest hardware categories. If you’re in the market for one, I posted some shopping tips on them back in early March. Since that post, there have been quite a few developments on the operating system front, which [...]

]]> By: WebWorkerDaily » Archive 5 Most Popular Posts on WebWorkerDaily This Week « http://gigaom.com/collaboration/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80410 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:01:35 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/03/03/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80410 [...] 4 Things to Remember When Netbook Shopping [...]

]]> By: Angela Shupe http://gigaom.com/collaboration/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80409 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:54:36 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/03/03/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80409 I happen to use an Acer laptop and have to agree that it’s a great option for anyone looking for something that’ll go with them anywhere. I happen to have mine as my sole computer, no desktop for me. It really goes beyond on-the-go usability and runs great for day-to-day business.

]]> By: dkd903 http://gigaom.com/collaboration/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80408 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:11:43 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/03/03/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80408 you may also like to read the netbook buying guide here

]]> By: rick http://gigaom.com/collaboration/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80407 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:09:19 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/03/03/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80407 Aside from the considerations about the netbooks themselves is figuring out a way to sync the work you do on one with your main computer. That might be “it’s an email/web thing for me” or it might be “I use SaaS software (Basecamp, Google Docs, Zoho)” but doing this is important.

Finally another question should be “why a netbook vs a 5lb laptop?” I can see valid reasons, but if mobility is important it might be time to toss the desktop altogether and invest in a good laptop.

]]> By: Jo Alcock http://gigaom.com/collaboration/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80406 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:50:48 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/03/03/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80406 Just to provide a balanced point of view to above poster, my Acer Aspire One has caused me a lot of hassle with connection problems (it drops wireless and doesn’t even recognise the wireless card). From searching on the net to find a possible solution I found that many people are finding the same issue. Also, I only get 2 hours battery life at most (although I usually use it plugged in so not an issue). Mine is the A150-BW model, not sure if things have improved since I got mine.

]]> By: mikej165 http://gigaom.com/collaboration/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80405 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:20:17 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/03/03/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80405 I have nothing but good to say about my Acer Aspire One. Battery life on this device is better than acceptable – it’s downright amazing at 5+ hours when you consider that most PC laptops conk out after 2-3. That said, the Aspire One has sold me on the concept of the Netbook and I’m now contemplating a 2nd unit with a slightly larger screen (10″) and 8-hour battery life.

Now, if only Apple would introduce their own Netbook I wouldn’t have to feel guilty for valuing portability over OSX usability.

]]> By: Netbook shopping « Two cultures, one mind. http://gigaom.com/collaboration/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80404 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:58:57 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/03/03/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80404 [...] WebWorker Daily has a timely article on Netbook shopping.  There are four criteria listed (which seem pretty obvious to me, but WWD [...]

]]> By: Anelly http://gigaom.com/collaboration/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80403 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:07:13 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/03/03/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80403 The reason why i love netbooks is because they are small and easy to carry. Considering that i walk a lot, this is a great advantage.

]]> By: sam http://gigaom.com/collaboration/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80402 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:56:35 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/03/03/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80402 @alex, yes, good point, the Linux-based netbooks are inexpensive, but it’s important to remember that wireless broadband, if you, say, want it later, is harder to lash up with them.

Sam

]]> By: Alex http://gigaom.com/collaboration/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80401 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:57:16 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/03/03/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80401 Users might want to be aware that if you buy a netbook with a linux install on it, it will prove harder to install a mobile broadband dongle. Most of these come with the software on them and run an executable for Windows when you plug the device in.

When I got my Aspire One last year, there were rumours of them putting a slot for a sim card in. But I’ve since sold it and dropped out of the loop for netbooks. To much of a fad imo :)

]]> By: Jimmy http://gigaom.com/collaboration/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80400 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:50:31 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/03/03/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80400 http://www.kingston.com/flash/dt150.asp

Amazon has them for US$112.

]]> By: 1234 http://gigaom.com/collaboration/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80399 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:01:05 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2009/03/03/four-things-to-remember-when-netbook-shopping/#comment-80399 Can the author/someone link where to buy a USB thumb drive with a 64 gig capacity?

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