Recomend Me A: Netbook - SV650.org

squirrel_hunter · 02-09-10, 08:48 PM

As the title suggests I'm in the market for a Netbook to replace my aging desktop. My set up served me well but its starting to struggle now. So I've decided on a Netbook I just know nothing about hardware, hopefully someone out there does.

My requirements are not that difficult, the best quality for the cheapest price. So long as it can handle the latest fads in browsing and stuff like iPlayer downloaded programs thats all I really need. I understand they have proper monitor out ports and a load of USB as everything I have is bolt on to my current PC so full size screen, DVD drives and a proper keyboard is all ready here.

The only other thing to add is the OS, I understand they run a cut down version of Windows 7 whats it like? Oh and a Netbook that comes with MS Word would be good.

One final thing, before anyone suggests, no I don't want a laptop. The netbook is smaller and lighter so transport on the bike is better. Its also cheaper than a laptop and when at the end of the day all I really do on my PC now is surf I don't need the latest in fancy graphics and sound.

Your suggestions please and thank you.

02-09-10, 09:07 PM

This might make for a bit of interesting initial reading
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/laptops/netb...d-49297248/11/

http://netbookreview.co.uk/top-10-netbooks/

http://www.testfreaks.co.uk/netbooks/

02-09-10, 10:43 PM

Get a 12" laptop, similar size to a netbook, and reletively cheaper for what you get (i got core 2 duo 2ghz refurb from currys for 300 ish) .

Netbooks are just over priced and low on power, dont do it lol. Even iplayer now has HD video, not sure how a netbook would cope, maybe ok with there low res displays.

02-09-10, 10:50 PM

i recommend an Acer Aspire one, with a 6-cell battery the run down version of windows 7 is as good as windows 7 i think. as for Ms word/office if it doesnt include it google: open office its basically a free version that can save files as windows documents and opens windows office documents and is free.
The 6 cell battery is a must the standard battery only lasts about 2 hours where as the 6 cell lasts forever in comparision i have never killed my 6 cell battery so i dont know how long it lasts.

SoulKiss · 02-09-10, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beabert

Get a 12" laptop, similar size to a netbook, and reletively cheaper for what you get (i got core 2 duo 2ghz refurb from currys for 300 ish) .

Netbooks are just over priced and low on power, dont do it lol. Even iplayer now has HD video, not sure how a netbook would cope, maybe ok with there low res displays.

What he said - its what I was going to say.

Bri w · 03-09-10, 06:51 AM

No!

I got a pacBell late last year. I bought a new laptop 2 months back.

Wot Beabert and SoulKiss said. (Very)Slow, and under powered.

_Stretchie_ · 03-09-10, 08:52 AM

As long as it takes your 1 terrabyte external drive eh Squiz..

the_lone_wolf · 03-09-10, 08:56 AM

How about an iPad???

But seriously...

03-09-10, 08:58 AM

yeah i reccomend a normal notebook computer, much more upgradeable and does work generally much better. Plus you get very annoyed at how small everything is on the screen, then when you try to type on a normal keyboard after you cant lol. I had a wee acer aspire one, then upgraded to a MacBook

_Stretchie_ · 03-09-10, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

How about an iPad???

But seriously...

Idiot

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/3163...tablet-appears

02-09-10, 08:48 PM	#1
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Recomend Me A: Netbook As the title suggests I'm in the market for a Netbook to replace my aging desktop. My set up served me well but its starting to struggle now. So I've decided on a Netbook I just know nothing about hardware, hopefully someone out there does. My requirements are not that difficult, the best quality for the cheapest price. So long as it can handle the latest fads in browsing and stuff like iPlayer downloaded programs thats all I really need. I understand they have proper monitor out ports and a load of USB as everything I have is bolt on to my current PC so full size screen, DVD drives and a proper keyboard is all ready here. The only other thing to add is the OS, I understand they run a cut down version of Windows 7 whats it like? Oh and a Netbook that comes with MS Word would be good. One final thing, before anyone suggests, no I don't want a laptop. The netbook is smaller and lighter so transport on the bike is better. Its also cheaper than a laptop and when at the end of the day all I really do on my PC now is surf I don't need the latest in fancy graphics and sound. Your suggestions please and thank you. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

02-09-10, 09:07 PM	#2
christian1000 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recomend Me A: Netbook This might make for a bit of interesting initial reading http://crave.cnet.co.uk/laptops/netb...d-49297248/11/ http://netbookreview.co.uk/top-10-netbooks/ http://www.testfreaks.co.uk/netbooks/

02-09-10, 10:43 PM	#3
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recomend Me A: Netbook Get a 12" laptop, similar size to a netbook, and reletively cheaper for what you get (i got core 2 duo 2ghz refurb from currys for 300 ish) . Netbooks are just over priced and low on power, dont do it lol. Even iplayer now has HD video, not sure how a netbook would cope, maybe ok with there low res displays. Last edited by beabert; 02-09-10 at 10:45 PM.

02-09-10, 10:50 PM	#4
sunshine Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recomend Me A: Netbook i recommend an Acer Aspire one, with a 6-cell battery the run down version of windows 7 is as good as windows 7 i think. as for Ms word/office if it doesnt include it google: open office its basically a free version that can save files as windows documents and opens windows office documents and is free. The 6 cell battery is a must the standard battery only lasts about 2 hours where as the 6 cell lasts forever in comparision i have never killed my 6 cell battery so i dont know how long it lasts.

03-09-10, 06:51 AM	#6
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Re: Recomend Me A: Netbook No! I got a pacBell late last year. I bought a new laptop 2 months back. Wot Beabert and SoulKiss said. (Very)Slow, and under powered. __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

03-09-10, 08:52 AM	#7
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: Recomend Me A: Netbook As long as it takes your 1 terrabyte external drive eh Squiz.. __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

03-09-10, 08:56 AM	#8
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: Recomend Me A: Netbook How about an iPad??? But seriously... __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

03-09-10, 08:58 AM	#9
warrenhewitt10 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recomend Me A: Netbook yeah i reccomend a normal notebook computer, much more upgradeable and does work generally much better. Plus you get very annoyed at how small everything is on the screen, then when you try to type on a normal keyboard after you cant lol. I had a wee acer aspire one, then upgraded to a MacBook

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