I actually do ok with Office 2010 -- the trick is in managing the running apps while using Office.
-- Matt Cross mailto:[email protected] On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 8:24 PM, Matthew W. Ross <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 ~ 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
