I've worked with Netbooks from Dell, Acer, MSI, Lenovo and HP and have come to the conclusion: they all suck.
I'd much prefer a lower end notebook with a 12-14" screen, higher resolution than X x 600, built-in CD drive, and normal keyboard for my fat fingers. That said, my wife loves her "cute" red Dell mini that almost fits in her purse. Roger Wright ___ When it's GOOD there ain't nothin' like it, and when it's BAD there ain't nothin' like it! On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 6:15 PM, Matthew W. Ross <[email protected]>wrote: > 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
