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!Zar! · 02-22-2009, 10:58 PM

So I decided to add a baby to my current portable pc stable.

Recently I've been eyeing netbooks. Acer One, Asus 1000HA, Hp 2133/2140 or 1010nr, Dell mini 9 and what not.

Right now I'm leaning towards the HP 2133 just because it isn't as expensive as the 2140 yet still performs pretty well.

Experiences and suggestions on any of the ones I've listed or forgotten?

Rag · 02-22-2009, 11:01 PM

I've been using the MSI Wind for about 4 months now with no issues. I even run World of Warcraft at about 20fps when i'm not able to get on my main tower.

I paid about 400 if i remember correctly.

BustedS13 · 02-22-2009, 11:01 PM

i really like the 1000H series. and we just had this thread last week

http://zilvia.net/f/off-topic-chat/2...-netbooks.html

svensko · 02-22-2009, 11:03 PM

I own an Acer Aspire One, came with 512 MB of RAM and the 8 GB SSD. I have since upgraded it to 1.5 GB and 60 GB HDD. It makes a GREAT laptop for taking notes in class, typing up notes (from hand written notes), browsing the net (run Firefox in full screen mode) and even light LIGHT gaming (I personally play Quakeworld and some NetHack on it). I am running Ubuntu 8.10 and have run other OSes in the past. Some of those netbooks are able to run OS X with some software tweaks, but don't ask me on details as I have no interest on running that on an Atom.

The keyboard WILL get some getting used to. I would personally recommend an EeePC 1000HE. They claim 9.5 hours of battery life and 92% the size of a full keyboard. Feel free to ask questions if you have any.

Edit: It's small enough that I can carry it to class without even feeling the weight of it in my bookbag. I can also carry it with a notebook or something if I don't feel like bringing a bag.

!Zar! · 02-22-2009, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BustedS13

i really like the 1000H series. and we just had this thread last week

http://zilvia.net/f/off-topic-chat/2...-netbooks.html

Wow.

Thanks to everyone who gave me some insight.

Time to do the right thing then.

02-22-2009, 10:58 PM	#1
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Netbooks So I decided to add a baby to my current portable pc stable. Recently I've been eyeing netbooks. Acer One, Asus 1000HA, Hp 2133/2140 or 1010nr, Dell mini 9 and what not. Right now I'm leaning towards the HP 2133 just because it isn't as expensive as the 2140 yet still performs pretty well. Experiences and suggestions on any of the ones I've listed or forgotten? __________________

02-22-2009, 11:01 PM	#3
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 39 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i really like the 1000H series. and we just had this thread last week http://zilvia.net/f/off-topic-chat/2...-netbooks.html __________________

02-22-2009, 11:03 PM	#4
svensko Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I own an Acer Aspire One, came with 512 MB of RAM and the 8 GB SSD. I have since upgraded it to 1.5 GB and 60 GB HDD. It makes a GREAT laptop for taking notes in class, typing up notes (from hand written notes), browsing the net (run Firefox in full screen mode) and even light LIGHT gaming (I personally play Quakeworld and some NetHack on it). I am running Ubuntu 8.10 and have run other OSes in the past. Some of those netbooks are able to run OS X with some software tweaks, but don't ask me on details as I have no interest on running that on an Atom. The keyboard WILL get some getting used to. I would personally recommend an EeePC 1000HE. They claim 9.5 hours of battery life and 92% the size of a full keyboard. Feel free to ask questions if you have any. Edit: It's small enough that I can carry it to class without even feeling the weight of it in my bookbag. I can also carry it with a notebook or something if I don't feel like bringing a bag. __________________ Respect begets respect.

02-22-2009, 11:01 PM	#2
Rag Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I've been using the MSI Wind for about 4 months now with no issues. I even run World of Warcraft at about 20fps when i'm not able to get on my main tower. I paid about 400 if i remember correctly.