Netbooks?

s0leful0ne · 02-23-2010, 09:59 AM

I did this...it took a little elbow grease but it was worth it in the end. I ended up with a "10 inch Macbook" for $330 (including Snow Leopard).

Overall I think the keyboard (as mentioned) takes some getting adjusted to, and the tiny trackpad is a little difficult. But for on the quick websurfing and simple document work you can't beat it.

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VirtualSmitty · 02-23-2010, 10:05 AM

The smaller keyboards do take some getting used to, but its not terrible. Newer netbooks have better keyboards these days, I have an older Asus model from before they got super popular. I never found the lack of a cd/dvd drive to be all that bothersome as I usually just download stuff off the net anyways.

I think they are great for what they are. Cheap and handy

Ashcan Bill · 02-23-2010, 10:12 AM

I picked up an Acer last year that I've had good luck with.

The keyboard is a little small, but I got used to it quickly. I have the 6 cell battery pack so it can go most of the day without recharging.

The only downside is it has no DVD - you need an external CD/DVD if you want to download anything from a CD. When I first got it, I borrowed an external unit to download a bunch of software into it.

It's handy if I want to go out on the patio, light one up, and surf. It's also good for taking on trips, and on long drives the wife uses it to play games or work on documents.

A laptop is probably better for school or business, but for surfing or light work the size is great.

I got it from Amazon - at the time it was close to $350. I'm sure they've come down since then.

02-23-2010, 09:59 AM	#1
s0leful0ne Its Huge. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 477 Trading: (22)	Re: Netbooks? I did this...it took a little elbow grease but it was worth it in the end. I ended up with a "10 inch Macbook" for $330 (including Snow Leopard). Overall I think the keyboard (as mentioned) takes some getting adjusted to, and the tiny trackpad is a little difficult. But for on the quick websurfing and simple document work you can't beat it. http://gizmodo.com/5389166/how-to-ha...eopard-netbook __________________ What's that smell?...Swamp Ash

02-23-2010, 10:05 AM	#2
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Netbooks? The smaller keyboards do take some getting used to, but its not terrible. Newer netbooks have better keyboards these days, I have an older Asus model from before they got super popular. I never found the lack of a cd/dvd drive to be all that bothersome as I usually just download stuff off the net anyways. I think they are great for what they are. Cheap and handy __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

02-23-2010, 10:12 AM	#3
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,902 Trading: (6)	Re: Netbooks? I picked up an Acer last year that I've had good luck with. The keyboard is a little small, but I got used to it quickly. I have the 6 cell battery pack so it can go most of the day without recharging. The only downside is it has no DVD - you need an external CD/DVD if you want to download anything from a CD. When I first got it, I borrowed an external unit to download a bunch of software into it. It's handy if I want to go out on the patio, light one up, and surf. It's also good for taking on trips, and on long drives the wife uses it to play games or work on documents. A laptop is probably better for school or business, but for surfing or light work the size is great. I got it from Amazon - at the time it was close to $350. I'm sure they've come down since then.