Comments for Netbooks http://www.netbooks.com Best Deals and Reviews Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:48:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Comment on Is a netbook better than a laptop? by Byrd http://www.netbooks.com/2009/11/05/is-a-netbook-better-than-a-laptop/comment-page-1/#comment-28812 Byrd Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:48:33 +0000 http://www.netbooks.com/?p=256#comment-28812 I am in the IT field, and I have done a lot of research about this topic. I just mention this to anyone that needs some solid answers. Not to discredit what was mentioned earlier...I agree. However, I would like to expand a bit further. The average netbook is not on the same level as the average laptop. However, the best netbook is better than the lowest grade laptop. HP has a new netbook on sale on their website which offers Dual Core Processing, 3GB RAM, 320GB Hard Drive, WIFI + Bluetooth, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit, 3 USB Ports, VGA Port and Webcam and Microphone for $449. That's a powerful little machine for a great price. Again, that's a step above the lowest laptop, and the $449 is a great price especially for a brand as big as HP. Right now, netbooks are great for administrative work, surfing the net, checking emails, playing more simple (non-multiplayer) games…what most people are looking for in an ultra-portable package. Keep in mind however, netbooks, as far as I’ve seen, DO NOT come with an optical drive (CD, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-RW); meaning, add at least an extra $50 to that for a decent external drive which you WILL need for many things unless you are up to transferring needed files , software. So, in conclusion, I see that very powerful machines are going to be popping up very soon. With netbooks and tablets around, where does that put the laptop? Tablets lay somewhere between the cell phone and the netbook. They are not powerful enough for much more than what can be done on a phone, just with a bigger screen. Most tablets come with a 1GHz processor, and some cell phones do to. So, in my opinion, buy a nice desktop for home (multi-media, graphic design, music editing, serious gaming, etc.) and a netbook for the road (again, surfing the net, checking emails, playing lighter games, listening to music, etc.). I hope that this has answered some of your questions and concerns. I am in the IT field, and I have done a lot of research about this topic. I just mention this to anyone that needs some solid answers. Not to discredit what was mentioned earlier…I agree. However, I would like to expand a bit further. The average netbook is not on the same level as the average laptop. However, the best netbook is better than the lowest grade laptop. HP has a new netbook on sale on their website which offers Dual Core Processing, 3GB RAM, 320GB Hard Drive, WIFI + Bluetooth, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit, 3 USB Ports, VGA Port and Webcam and Microphone for $449. That’s a powerful little machine for a great price. Again, that’s a step above the lowest laptop, and the $449 is a great price especially for a brand as big as HP. Right now, netbooks are great for administrative work, surfing the net, checking emails, playing more simple (non-multiplayer) games…what most people are looking for in an ultra-portable package. Keep in mind however, netbooks, as far as I’ve seen, DO NOT come with an optical drive (CD, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-RW); meaning, add at least an extra $50 to that for a decent external drive which you WILL need for many things unless you are up to transferring needed files , software. So, in conclusion, I see that very powerful machines are going to be popping up very soon. With netbooks and tablets around, where does that put the laptop? Tablets lay somewhere between the cell phone and the netbook. They are not powerful enough for much more than what can be done on a phone, just with a bigger screen. Most tablets come with a 1GHz processor, and some cell phones do to. So, in my opinion, buy a nice desktop for home (multi-media, graphic design, music editing, serious gaming, etc.) and a netbook for the road (again, surfing the net, checking emails, playing lighter games, listening to music, etc.). I hope that this has answered some of your questions and concerns.

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]]> Comment on Sony VAIO W212 VPCW212AX/WI Netbook – $289 by Stephanie http://www.netbooks.com/2010/05/26/sony-vaio-w212-vpcw212axwi-netbook-289/comment-page-1/#comment-22336 Stephanie Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:19:36 +0000 http://www.netbooks.com/?p=708#comment-22336 The coupon code is not valid The coupon code is not valid

]]> Comment on Dell Back To School Nickelodeon Netbook – $199 by Roger Schwope http://www.netbooks.com/2010/08/20/dell-back-to-school-nickelodeon-netbook-199/comment-page-1/#comment-21479 Roger Schwope Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:28:37 +0000 http://www.netbooks.com/?p=734#comment-21479 I want to buy the Dell mini 10v for 199 when I go to buy it online the price is 299. What am I doing wrong? I want to buy the Dell mini 10v for 199 when I go to buy it online the price is 299. What am I doing wrong?

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]]> Comment on Disney Netpal Netbook $248.99 by Online Frieght Quotes http://www.netbooks.com/2010/09/24/disney-netpal-netbook-248-99/comment-page-1/#comment-20251 Online Frieght Quotes Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:36:49 +0000 http://www.netbooks.com/?p=744#comment-20251 My wife is the biggest Disney geek in the world. This could be the perfect Christmas present. My wife is the biggest Disney geek in the world. This could be the perfect Christmas present.

]]> Comment on Cheapest Netbook by Online Frieght Quotes http://www.netbooks.com/2009/08/17/cheapest-netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-20249 Online Frieght Quotes Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:34:28 +0000 http://www.netbooks.com/?p=228#comment-20249 I am going to check out swoopo.com I want to get a netbook for my wife for Christmas. I am not a computer geek and I don't really know the difference from one to another. She just wants to use the internet. Thanks I am going to check out swoopo.com I want to get a netbook for my wife for Christmas. I am not a computer geek and I don’t really know the difference from one to another. She just wants to use the internet.

Thanks

]]> Comment on Acer Aspire One AOD250-1151 – $199 by lucas http://www.netbooks.com/2010/05/25/acer-aspire-one-aod250-1151-199/comment-page-1/#comment-18761 lucas Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:47:52 +0000 http://www.netbooks.com/?p=700#comment-18761 hi my name is lucas and i am wondering if you can play like real games on the netbooks because some people tell me that you cant and others say that you can with the better netbooks. i am looking foward to getting one so i dont know hi my name is lucas and i am wondering if you can play like real games on the netbooks because some people tell me that you cant and others say that you can with the better netbooks. i am looking foward to getting one so i dont know

]]> Comment on The Best Operating System for Netbooks by CNT/Sensus http://www.netbooks.com/2009/12/16/the-best-operating-system-for-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-16838 CNT/Sensus Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:48:38 +0000 http://www.netbooks.com/?p=475#comment-16838 I don't agree with your opinions about linux operating system. It's been about 7 years since I switched to linux and during that time linux distributions have improved a lot. I use linux at home, at my office and my relatively new netbook and I really don't feel any <i>"sacrifice some basic applications"</i>. To put a more solid argument, Linux has the same point-click, drag-drop, one-window-for-each-application, start menu + taskbar + system tray user interface standart in IT sector since the beginning of the 90's. Openoffice suite you use in Linux is designed as a direct stand-in for the Microsoft Office and Firefox is the same Firefox you use in Windows, covering two basic functions the netbooks are happen to be manufactured for. Also there are a number of communications software (e-mail clients and online messaging) you can easily use both for the KDE and Gnome desktop environments. So linux doesn't bring any penalty of functionality considering your activities. Besides the precius resources of your netbook won't be wasted by your OS and antivirus software. Upon switching to Linux, you won't need an antivirus software at all, at least for netbook's lifespan. No more having headaches about the expiring date of your antivirus database. While you can install most (if not all) of the mainstream major distributions freely found on the web to your netbook, there are specifically designed netbook editions (Ubuntu Netbook Remix is an example) as well. I personally installed and used Debian, Kubuntu (with KDE3.5) and openSUSE (again with KDE3.5) and I was very happy with the basic functionality they provided. And thats just the tip of the iceberg. Considering the richness of the free software Linux offers (especially Ubuntu flavors and Debian), you don't lose any functionality at all but gain a lot more. Once you get accustomed of, it's a privilage you can't let go easily. No more Googling for freeware with the fear of infecting your computer with malware bundled with it. And all that is totally FREE (actually you will only pay your standart Internet access charge for the download). That is free of any charge for the narrowest meaning. Thinking of buying a new OS? Consider paying $/€ 0 (or whatever your country's currency is). I personally, strongly suggest everyone to give the free software a chance. It's my sincere belief that choosing to be "free" will really widen your perspective about computing, opening new horizons in your digital life. Trying to choose among the Windows'es is like gazing the IT world with your nose touching the wall. Just turn around! I don’t agree with your opinions about linux operating system. It’s been about 7 years since I switched to linux and during that time linux distributions have improved a lot. I use linux at home, at my office and my relatively new netbook and I really don’t feel any “sacrifice some basic applications”.

To put a more solid argument, Linux has the same point-click, drag-drop, one-window-for-each-application, start menu + taskbar + system tray user interface standart in IT sector since the beginning of the 90′s. Openoffice suite you use in Linux is designed as a direct stand-in for the Microsoft Office and Firefox is the same Firefox you use in Windows, covering two basic functions the netbooks are happen to be manufactured for. Also there are a number of communications software (e-mail clients and online messaging) you can easily use both for the KDE and Gnome desktop environments. So linux doesn’t bring any penalty of functionality considering your activities.

Besides the precius resources of your netbook won’t be wasted by your OS and antivirus software. Upon switching to Linux, you won’t need an antivirus software at all, at least for netbook’s lifespan. No more having headaches about the expiring date of your antivirus database.

While you can install most (if not all) of the mainstream major distributions freely found on the web to your netbook, there are specifically designed netbook editions (Ubuntu Netbook Remix is an example) as well. I personally installed and used Debian, Kubuntu (with KDE3.5) and openSUSE (again with KDE3.5) and I was very happy with the basic functionality they provided.

And thats just the tip of the iceberg. Considering the richness of the free software Linux offers (especially Ubuntu flavors and Debian), you don’t lose any functionality at all but gain a lot more. Once you get accustomed of, it’s a privilage you can’t let go easily. No more Googling for freeware with the fear of infecting your computer with malware bundled with it.

And all that is totally FREE (actually you will only pay your standart Internet access charge for the download). That is free of any charge for the narrowest meaning. Thinking of buying a new OS? Consider paying $/€ 0 (or whatever your country’s currency is).

I personally, strongly suggest everyone to give the free software a chance. It’s my sincere belief that choosing to be “free” will really widen your perspective about computing, opening new horizons in your digital life. Trying to choose among the Windows’es is like gazing the IT world with your nose touching the wall.

Just turn around!

]]> Comment on Dell Back To School Nickelodeon Netbook – $199 by JT http://www.netbooks.com/2010/08/20/dell-back-to-school-nickelodeon-netbook-199/comment-page-1/#comment-16172 JT Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:25:46 +0000 http://www.netbooks.com/?p=734#comment-16172 This deal is over. This deal is over.

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