They have there use’s for some people but if I’m going to stare at an underpowered computer with a tiny screen then I’m just as well using the iPhone, at least it fits in my pocket.
If you want anything slightly more demanding than surfing the web and e-mail then consider a MacBook Air or one of the small Sony’s.
Michael pretty much covered what I was thinking. But, if you want a cheap laptop that is UBER-portable for basic web/email stuff and they occasional writing, its great. It shouldn’t be a persons only machine, however, if they are doing more than that.
It’s weird, they don’t have a store section. In the only shop I found on the site, all they sell is font packs. I just wanted to find out what operating system they use and how much they cost. I see that they offer either linux or windows. Does anyone know how much they cost?
I have been looking at these “netbooks” for a while. they’re pretty slick. You can find some good customer reviews at your favorite computer-stuff websites.
They typically come with either Windows XP or some variant of Linux (EEE PC’s use Xandrox. I have a friend who just put Crunch Bang’s EEE variant of linux on his EEE PC and he likes it a lot.
There are some netbooks that you can even squeeze hacked versions of Mac OS X on, though it takes some doing and definitely would be outperformed by a macbook pro. But if search around you can see that they can be a great second computer or main computer for lighter users. I would say that you should avoid it if you do any audio or video editing or graphics work. I want one mainly as a PDF viewer for looking up instructions while working on other stuff. The iPhone is not a great reading device (yet?) and the kindle is too closed for me.
ok It’s called Xandros, not xandros. my bad. a good place for reviews or info may be liliputing.com (sorry to plug some other website) as they’re devoted to such devices.
My dad owns one and bought another for my brother in college. They’re fantastic.
Simple, tiny, easy to manipulate for the handy folks.
Yes and yes………
But for me NO!
They have there use’s for some people but if I’m going to stare at an underpowered computer with a tiny screen then I’m just as well using the iPhone, at least it fits in my pocket.
If you want anything slightly more demanding than surfing the web and e-mail then consider a MacBook Air or one of the small Sony’s.
Michael pretty much covered what I was thinking. But, if you want a cheap laptop that is UBER-portable for basic web/email stuff and they occasional writing, its great. It shouldn’t be a persons only machine, however, if they are doing more than that.
Exactly. I should have said that this is a second computer for my dad, and my brother is a very light computer user.
I also recommended this computer to a friend who only really wants a computer for internet access and email. He loves the asus.
If and when I do my big bicycle adventure trip, I’ll most likely be bringing one of these along.
It’s weird, they don’t have a store section. In the only shop I found on the site, all they sell is font packs. I just wanted to find out what operating system they use and how much they cost. I see that they offer either linux or windows. Does anyone know how much they cost?
I have a tiny Sony Vaio which is great for travelling, it looks about this size I must say.
I have been looking at these “netbooks” for a while. they’re pretty slick. You can find some good customer reviews at your favorite computer-stuff websites.
They typically come with either Windows XP or some variant of Linux (EEE PC’s use Xandrox. I have a friend who just put Crunch Bang’s EEE variant of linux on his EEE PC and he likes it a lot.
There are some netbooks that you can even squeeze hacked versions of Mac OS X on, though it takes some doing and definitely would be outperformed by a macbook pro. But if search around you can see that they can be a great second computer or main computer for lighter users. I would say that you should avoid it if you do any audio or video editing or graphics work. I want one mainly as a PDF viewer for looking up instructions while working on other stuff. The iPhone is not a great reading device (yet?) and the kindle is too closed for me.
ok It’s called Xandros, not xandros. my bad. a good place for reviews or info may be liliputing.com (sorry to plug some other website) as they’re devoted to such devices.
*hangs head in spelling-error shame*
Thanks for your interesting tips, msilver!
Last i checked, an 8GB SSD 512MB RAM one with Windows XP + 30GB external laptop drive, cost 239 euros in The Netherlands.
YouTube says they’re fine for farming in World of Warcraft, but bigger battles lag.
Also, the Firefox browser comes with a built-in spell checker, msilver.