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- 04-13-2009 02:26 PM #1
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Proud Staff MemberRecommendations sought - best netbooks?
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my wife has informed me that she WANTS a netbook, and I am to find her one. She'll use it to enter sales data when she is at cooking shows (she sells Pampered Chef), and for email. Her only instruction to me was that she "wants a red one!"
Anyways, I have been checking them out for a bit, but am curious what people think in terms of the different options. Don't plan to spend a ton on this, so looking at Asus, Acer, Samsung. WinXP is perfect for her, as her software will run on it, and I figure I can add ram if needed.
I am open to suggestions on your experiences with different models. AND am particularly interested in thoughts about keyboard issues. As the reviews say that is really where these things differ.
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- 04-13-2009 02:38 PM #2
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Verizon wireless is getting ready to release one that is 50 bucks (but you have to have the 50 dollar data add on package) so if she needs to check her mail while she is out, but as far as reliability I read somewhere that acer makes a great netbook.
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- 04-13-2009 02:41 PM #3
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I have the dell mini and I really like it. I used a coupon code and ended up getting it for about $200.
- 04-13-2009 03:28 PM #4
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Not that I think they sell what you're looking for, but I advise AVOIDING WinBook. I recall reading about them having the lowest customer satisfaction scores, mostly due to having the highest failure rates.
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- 04-13-2009 10:16 PM #5
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- 04-14-2009 12:22 AM #6
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Got a Asus 1000HE from Beach camera about 2 weeks ago, for $379, and $29 for 2gig memory stick, and
free shipping.
So far, I like it a lot. I added eeeubuntu to it, in a dual boot setup with XP.
Only downside is, that it is hard seeing the keys on the keyboard at night, if the room isn't lit up a little.
It has a built in web cam, and wireless 802.11n, and 3 usb 2.0
Runs fairly quick for a netbook.
- 04-14-2009 10:47 AM #7
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Proud Staff MemberThanks. Did it come with 1 1GB stick, or two 512 sticks?
Originally Posted by daddyzlod 
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- 04-14-2009 10:50 AM #8
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Proud Staff MemberAll that matters is-"Is it red"
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- 04-14-2009 11:04 AM #9
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Proud Staff MemberIt has to run her stuff, but she is not really concerned about the specifics; she trusts that I'll get a machine that does what she needs. Originally Posted by Kevinw All that matters is-"Is it red"
THe Asus only comes in black or blue, but she might be willing to get the blue one.
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- 04-14-2009 11:23 AM #10
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Proud Staff MemberIf all she needs to do is Email and a simple database any laptop will do that. Originally Posted by rockymtnhigh It has to run her stuff, but she is not really concerned about the specifics; she trusts that I'll get a machine that does what she needs.
THe Asus only comes in black or blue, but she might be willing to get the blue one.
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Toshiba 50H81 CRT RP, Xbox 360, Youngest son's room (Formerly oldest Son's room)
Youngest son's room Empty moved into Big brothers room.
Vizio VX32L LCD -no longer in the Bar- Gone to college with oldest Son( temporarily back for summer)
and a pair of JBL's on the patio.
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