Does anyone have a netbook computer?

[red92s]

For some reason Dell stopped production on thier netbooks. They are supposed to resume soon - could be a quality issue, don't know.

From what I have read, Dell is updating the Netbook line. Not because of specific quality issues . . .just because it was time I suppose.

[davrobins]

Netbooks are amazing. Cheap, yet work fantastic. I have one myself, and with the New Windows 7, it works just as good as a MAC

[globetraveler]

After doing my own research for the past month or so, I finally purchased a netbook last week.

I ended up with the Acer AO751h-1279

I ended up picking this one for its 11.6 inch HD screen (1366x768) and full size keyboard. Along with a 250GB hd, 2GB RAM, and the newer ATOM z520 processor which operates at a lower voltage than the n270 on the 10 inch models.

The size is only half of a inch longer than the 10 inch Acer model, and its less than 1 inch thick.

So far, its been great. It did come with Vista loaded on it which I ended up stripping off in favor of Win XP pro.


I actually purchased the 10 inch Model Acer, and took it back the next day because of the tiny un usable (IMO) keyboard.

I think anyone looking to by a netbook should definitly give the AO751 Aspire One a second look!

Edit: FYI...I paid $398 for it at Wal-Mart if anyone cares to know.

[disneysteve]

DD tried typing on the Dell, the HP and the ASUS and like the Dell the best. I felt the same way. It has the best keyboard of the 3. We didn't see the Acer. The HP was a bit lighter but the screen wasn't as nice and the keyboard wasn't as nice, both of which are more important than the weight.

[wincrasher]

There are alot of these things in the pipeline with all the manufacturers right now, so prices will continue to come down and the products get better. Must be the hottest segment of the market.

I ended up buying an Asus for myself, I liked my buddy's so much. Also, a couple weeks ago, I ordered a touchscreen computer for my kitchen that has the guts of a netbook. It works really well - I have it setup without the keyboard and mouse, just use a stylus or finger. Basically it just sits there running Internet Explorer.

[raygong2000]

There are many ways to get the product that you just said. they are normally about 250USD. I have many EEEpc and netbook computer!

[snafu]

Tried EEEpc @1.5 lbs, 7" screen, great for travel, & sporatic use; not practical for my regular use $300. CND. from ecost.com

Bought a HP 12.1" 160 GB, 1.6 GHZ AMD processor 95% keyboard, 4-5 hr. battery, xternal CD/DVD burner $500. CND. a month ago. Did not like the trackpad, added my cordless mouse for comfort. Use WLAN I prefer my HP laptop... likely because I've used it for a couple of years, know the keyboard in the dark.

[disneysteve]

Tried it @1.5 lbs, 7" screen, great for travel, & sporatic use; not practical for my regular use $300. CND. from ecost.com

I would NOT recommend a 7" screen. The netbooks have 10" screens and those are quite workable. They also run $300USD.

[elessar78]

We bought the ACER one for about $250. Wife is really happy with it as it allows her to carry it everywhere in her purse, so she can get work done at impromptu times.

[kork13]

So I've started looking into buying a netbook... I'm going to be going all over the country basically for the next 7-8 months (between a long series of temporary duty assignments, personal leave, and training programs) until I finally move to Japan, my next duty station -- where I'll also be traveling regularly to many different countries as part of my job. So for the portability and ready access to my data, files, and the internet, the netbooks look great, especially considering how frequently I'll be away from my home (desktop) computer.

But besides the obvious challenge of trying to decide which one to buy, I've got a question.... does anyone know how widespread WiFi is internationally? I'll be in places like Japan, Australia, Korea, and other countries in the west Pacific. I'm just trying to figure out if I'll still be able to access the internet with a netbook I get here in the states wherever in the world I find myself.....

[disneysteve]

does anyone know how widespread WiFi is internationally? I'll be in places like Japan, Australia, Korea, and other countries in the west Pacific.

I just read an article the other day about how Seoul is one of the most wired, technologically advanced cities in the world. If they are any indication of what things are like in the region, it sounds like it is much better than in the US.

[snafu]

Most computers are from SE Asia, you'll be taking machine back to motherland! They have a better education system for math and they love technology and buying the newest, latest pce of equipment. The downside is that everyone is chatting loudly on Blackberry type unit, text messaging while pretending to listen to your presentation.

Even the farmers w-aay out on the terraces chat on their mobiles while driving the oxen!