I had no preconceived notion of running Office on one of these. I think a web browser might be the heaviest application I would want to run on one.
My question is trying to find the line where the OS no linger feels sluggish. If I need the machine running quickly, will I need the 2 gigs or will 1 gig do? Will the single core Atom 230s do the job with windows 7? How about the hyperthreading Z450s? I would run Linux on this netbook, but so many applications require windows/IE that I think I'll have to stick with Microsoft for compatibility in this case. Seeing that most netbooks come with 7 Starter, I'd find out what runs well (or not so well) on these lower end configs. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District On Oct 4, 2010, at 5:10 PM, "Silvio L. Nisgoski" <[email protected]> wrote: > I´m used to the Acer ones. Tried some HP minis, but while the keyboard had > that space between the keys you talk, the touchpad was too narrow, and the > button position seemed wrong, also. > > One thing that we had to insert into our group is that the netbooks where > meant for that, troubleshooting and configuring equipment on the field. In > the start, many people would complain about too slow, too small screen, too > small disk space ( we went for the 8 and 16 GB SSD ones , to save money & > battery power ) . > > But when analyzing what was the problems, they were trying to run office apps > in the poor little machines. Someone even tried to play dvds in one.. After > some stern talking , and getting the involvement of management ( or we from > IT would spend a lot of hours / week cleaning the machines while the > external technicians couldn´t work without the netbooks ) , we got people to > stop using the machines for play. ( of course, some draconian GPs helped ) . > > In the end, from first hand experience, it is much better to get used to > their shortcomings ( size, speed, keyboard ) then working with a full sized > notebook over your lap, or trying to balance it with one hand while you try > to connect a cable inside a huge cabinet. And for their intended use ( > configuring network equipment through serial port / telnet / http, or > interfacing with measuring equipment just to collect data ) , it works ok. > > [ ] > Silvio > > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew W. Ross" > <[email protected]> > To: "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 7:15 PM > Subject: Opinions on Netbooks... > > > Hey list, > > I'm curious if any of you have experience with a variety of netbooks. I'm > considering the purchase of one as my mobile troubleshooting workstation, > such as IP-Camera configuration, Network Device configuration (over local > serial port), etc. > > Here's my questions: I don't think I'll be needing much CPU power, but I'm > curious if anybody noticed a speciffic level of processor that "is too slow" > or "start to feel functional." For example, will an old N230 work without > unbearable sluggishness? What about the AMD Neo's? I plan on running Windows > 7. > > Second, I'm weary of the 1024x600 screens that come on most netbooks. the 10" > screen physical size isn't a problem, but do you often run out of screen > real-estate with such a resolution? Maybe this one is in my head. If so, let > me know. I know that you can pay extra for a 1366x768 screen, but those > usually get the netbook near the $500 mark... which is what a cheap Notebook > costs. > > Last, I dislike the Acer's "flat keyboard". Any other brands have this style > of keys? I want a little definition between the keys for myself, and would > not want to end up with this. > > Thanks for the opinions. > > > --Matt Ross > Ephrata School District > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
