Want a Netbooks, should I wait until after CES?
01-08-2009, 12:28 PM
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Want a Netbooks, should I wait until after CES?
So I've been wanting to pick up a netbook for my business use. But since CES is going on right now (jan 8-11), should I wait until after to see if anything new coming out? So I can either pickup a newer model or current model for cheap? Not really in a rush but just impatient... 
Also, not sure how reliable is this review for netbooks. I was looking at a Lenovo S10 before that review. Basically something with Atom, 1GB memory, 160 HDD, >10" screen size, ~$400. Looks like Best Buy have a lot in that spec under $400 online (not sure about in store).
What is your take?
BTW, just got a new toy for the biz, will post about it later...
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Also, not sure how reliable is this review for netbooks. I was looking at a Lenovo S10 before that review. Basically something with Atom, 1GB memory, 160 HDD, >10" screen size, ~$400. Looks like Best Buy have a lot in that spec under $400 online (not sure about in store).
What is your take?
BTW, just got a new toy for the biz, will post about it later...
Leo
01-08-2009, 02:03 PM
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For your business you should get a grown-up laptop, if you want a netbook for a toy/extra portable/"extension of the office" type device, they are great for that, but I think you will quickly run into the inherent limitations trying to use a netbook as your main computer.
BTW, I have had an S10 for about 2 months now, so I do know a little of which I speak
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Because I already have a pretty powerful desktop at home and a decent laptops as well. 
This is for something on the go and if I break it I won't cry over it.
So how do you like your S10?
This is for something on the go and if I break it I won't cry over it. QFT- also the screens on netbooks are so small that any program needing higher than 1024X600 graphics just won't be happy.
For your business you should get a grown-up laptop, if you want a netbook for a toy/extra portable/"extension of the office" type device, they are great for that, but I think you will quickly run into the inherent limitations trying to use a netbook as your main computer.
BTW, I have had an S10 for about 2 months now, so I do know a little of which I speak
For your business you should get a grown-up laptop, if you want a netbook for a toy/extra portable/"extension of the office" type device, they are great for that, but I think you will quickly run into the inherent limitations trying to use a netbook as your main computer.
BTW, I have had an S10 for about 2 months now, so I do know a little of which I speak
01-08-2009, 03:08 PM
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I have a Acer Aspire One as my little travel laptop and it is fantastic. I use it for general web surfing and such while I am out and about and it is so small and light. It will be great to take with me on my travels out of the country as I do travel to places where weight limits and size play a key role. Leo if you want to check it out in person let me know, I will be around.
01-08-2009, 03:11 PM
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Sweet! BTW, which other netbook did you consider before buying the Aspire One?
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I have a Acer Aspire One as my little travel laptop and it is fantastic. I use it for general web surfing and such while I am out and about and it is so small and light. It will be great to take with me on my travels out of the country as I do travel to places where weight limits and size play a key role. Leo if you want to check it out in person let me know, I will be around.
01-08-2009, 03:17 PM
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S10 + and -
I like that it is light weight and very portable, the built in wi-fi and stuff makes it very easy to deploy on the go, but you get that with any laptop these days.
The main advantage it has for me is for use in the car working on rally notes and stuff like that.
I don't like the tiny screen, that prevented me from loading the software that came with my camera, so instead I am using a much older camera software that crashes when you try to move files between thumb drives and silly stuff like that.
Not having a drive means needing an external DVD for loading programs and stuff like that, also makes you much more reliant on USB drives for moving stuff on and off of it.
Only 2 USB ports means you'll need to buy some USB hubs, because just a mouse (the teeny tiny touchpad is a joke) and a thumb drive will have you maxed out for peripherals otherwise.
All in all I really like it, but I am glad to have my old laptop and desktop machines when I need to do things the S10 just can't handle.
The main advantage it has for me is for use in the car working on rally notes and stuff like that.
I don't like the tiny screen, that prevented me from loading the software that came with my camera, so instead I am using a much older camera software that crashes when you try to move files between thumb drives and silly stuff like that.
Not having a drive means needing an external DVD for loading programs and stuff like that, also makes you much more reliant on USB drives for moving stuff on and off of it.
Only 2 USB ports means you'll need to buy some USB hubs, because just a mouse (the teeny tiny touchpad is a joke) and a thumb drive will have you maxed out for peripherals otherwise.
All in all I really like it, but I am glad to have my old laptop and desktop machines when I need to do things the S10 just can't handle.