Re: [Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook

2013-03-19 Thread Rick Robinson
Thanks for the tip. For that price I will make a trip to see if one is available. I think to list good deals on Amateur radio accessories would be appropriate, especially since computers are as common as a key or mic in the hamshack or field. Thanks, Rick. On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 10:47 PM, Harlan

Re: [Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook

2013-03-19 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Note that this is a Chromebook - it ships with the Google Chrome operating system. That may be a problem with applications if one can't convert them to Windows. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/19/2013 8:56 AM, Rick Robinson wrote: Thanks for the tip. For that price I will make a trip to see if

Re: [Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook

2013-03-19 Thread Harlan
No Joe. This has Win7 op system... not a chrome machine Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: Note that this is a Chromebook - it ships with the Google Chrome operating system. That may be a problem with applications if one can't convert them to

Re: [Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook

2013-03-19 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Best Buy online shows it as Chromebook (Chrome operating system): http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Acer+-+11.6%26%2334%3B+Chromebook+-+2GB+Memory+-+320GB+Hard+Drive+-+Iron+Gray/7098526.p?id=1218829108571skuId=7098526 It still might be a good deal if one has an external CD/DVD and can wipe the

Re: [Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook

2013-03-19 Thread Harlan
Sorry Joe but that isn't the same one. This one is model 756-2899. It comes with Win7 home premium installed. Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: Best Buy online shows it as Chromebook (Chrome operating system):

Re: [Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook

2013-03-19 Thread hsherriff
@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook Best Buy online shows it as Chromebook (Chrome operating system): http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Acer+-+11.6%26%2334%3B+Chromebook+-+2GB+Memory+-+320GB+Hard+Drive+-+Iron+Gray/7098526.p?id=1218829108571skuId=7098526 It still might

[Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook

2013-03-18 Thread Harlan
Don't know if this is appropriate... Best Buy in my area have limited numbers of ACER Aspire One netbooks: Win7 2 GB memory 320 GB hard drive Li-ion battery $119.95 The two stores I went to didn't even know they had them until I gave them the UPC number. They looked on their computer and

Re: [Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook

2013-03-18 Thread Brian Alsop
I have an earlier ACER netbook with a smaller screen which runs winxp. The thing is amazing. It is a dual core machine It runs everything I tried.. The HD screen does present some problems. One may definitely need glasses if over 40. The only problem I had was with the built in webcam. I

Re: [Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook

2013-03-18 Thread Tom H Childers
No, it is not. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:47:19 -0400, Harlan hsherr...@reagan.com wrote: Don't know if this is appropriate... Best Buy in my area have limited numbers of ACER Aspire One netbooks: Win7 2 GB memory 320