OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 24881 posts, RR: 60 Posted (3 years 11 months 4 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 2838 times:
Ok its time to change my Eeepc 701. I hate the Linux system and want one with Windows XP.
Must be under 1.5KG in weight and have decent size keyboard, ideally 9-10'' Screen with integrated webcam.
So which do you recommend?
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Under €300 will be tough. But I am using the Samsung NC10. If you take the basic one (no UMTS or Bluetooth) then you are slightly above €300.
It is a 10" screen and the quality is good and the performance as well. I really enjoy working with it.
The thing I found with my Eeepc 701 ( 7 inch screen ) was having to scroll left and right to read web pages. Also keys hard to type as too small and battery life was dreadful.
The Samsung NC10 looks like it would have none of these issues?
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WILCO737 From Greenland, joined Jun 2004, 8473 posts, RR: 78 Reply 5, posted (3 years 11 months 4 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 2813 times:
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Quoting OA260 (Reply 4): Thanks that could be the one.
I am using it for 4 months now and the battery lasts about 5.5 hours with WiFi on, so pretty good. And the size is just good, no problem with the typing and using all 10 fingers. No big deal here.
And no scrolling left and right on most webpages.
The screen is very bright as well which is good when you use it outside.
OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 24881 posts, RR: 60 Reply 6, posted (3 years 11 months 4 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 2808 times:
Quoting WILCO737 (Reply 5): And the size is just good, no problem with the typing and using all 10 fingers. No big deal here.
And no scrolling left and right on most webpages.
Thats great I might go in to the store this week and have a play with the display models.
I had limited it down to ::
Eee pc 904ha £259
Advent 4213 Netbook £249
DELL Inspiron Mini 10 £299
But on battery life and features the Samsung beats them all .
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ANITIX87 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 3233 posts, RR: 14 Reply 8, posted (3 years 11 months 4 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 2797 times:
How come you want such a small computer? Is it just to limit your price more easily?
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OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 24881 posts, RR: 60 Reply 9, posted (3 years 11 months 4 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 2791 times:
Quoting ANITIX87 (Reply 8): How come you want such a small computer? Is it just to limit your price more easily?
I just want something to fit in my backpack for travelling and checking emails, surfing whilst at airports,hotels etc... The Eee pc 701 was great size and weight and for my first netbook was ok but like with everything else the time comes when you want more and you realise the bad points of what you bought.
I will never buy a Linux based PC every again though. I hate it so much lol...
So the choice for me now is down to Samsung NC10 and Eee PC 904HA
I will take a ''test drive'' on both and make my decision but the Samsung is winning at the moment. Great recomendation WILCO737 and I thank you very much for that. I never would have found that if you didnt point it out.
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Springbok747 From Australia, joined Nov 2004, 4387 posts, RR: 13 Reply 10, posted (3 years 11 months 4 weeks 22 hours ago) and read 2783 times:
The Dell is worth taking a look at. I have a Mini 9 and its awesome. Small, light and barely noticeable in my backpack, quite solid in its build. My only gripe is the 16gb SSD, but I usually carry around my 320 gig external hard disk, so not a big issue. As far as tech support goes, I paid an extra $80 and got the premium service package (thats what they call them here). ..basically they'll send someone over to fix it if something goes wrong. I've had the netbook for about 7 months now and use it heavily everyday..no issues so far.
L410Turbolet From Czech Republic, joined May 2004, 5392 posts, RR: 19 Reply 13, posted (3 years 11 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 2749 times:
Quoting OA260 (Thread starter): Ok its time to change my Eeepc 701. I hate the Linux system and want one with Windows XP.
Must be under 1.5KG in weight and have decent size keyboard, ideally 9-10'' Screen with integrated webcam.
Couple weeks ago I bought ASUS Eee PC 1000H and so far I am happy with it - yet unable to provide any feedback. The keyboard is far more convenient to use than the one on Acer AS ONE.
Also, you may want to check out Dell's new Inspirion Mini 10
Gemuser From Australia, joined Nov 2003, 5217 posts, RR: 6 Reply 14, posted (3 years 11 months 4 weeks 14 hours ago) and read 2721 times:
I just brought an Acer Aspire1(White) net book. Cost $A580 (incl 10% GST), which is close to E300 (although what its price in your neck of woods is I have no idea). I have fallen in love with it. Under a kg with the 7 hour battery (the Blue ones have the 3 hour battery and are a bit lighter), slips in the back pack almost unnoctiably, has all the goodie of such types, 120 GB HDD, 1 GB RAM, 9" screen, 3 USB ports, RJ45, built in wireless and an SD card slot, which makes it very easy when travelling with a camera and external video output.
One down side the RAM CANNOT be expanded without voiding your warrenty, even if done by an authorised service centre (at least in this country) and even though it has a SODIMM slot.
Bill142 From Australia, joined Aug 2004, 8320 posts, RR: 9 Reply 16, posted (3 years 11 months 4 weeks 10 hours ago) and read 2699 times:
I've got a HP Mini 1000. The keyboard size is good the screen size is good. It only has two USB ports so that's a bit of a downer but otherwise it's fine.
It was white but I prefer Black. Im sure they have them , it was just the one on display so it was good to have a play with it and type and see the web pages. Also pretty light. Its certainly a neat machine. Loving the battery life also.
Going to make a final decision on Tuesday when I get paid lol..
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WILCO737 From Greenland, joined Jun 2004, 8473 posts, RR: 78 Reply 20, posted (3 years 11 months 4 weeks 6 hours ago) and read 2677 times:
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Quoting OA260 (Reply 19): It was white but I prefer Black.
Just keep in mind that the top of the black one is this bright black which looks like on a piano and you see all the fingerprints on that. But apart from that it is a good netbook.
Quoting OA260 (Reply 19):
Going to make a final decision on Tuesday when I get paid lol..
I always get paid on the 27th... Wait, that is today
OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 24881 posts, RR: 60 Reply 21, posted (3 years 11 months 4 weeks 6 hours ago) and read 2674 times:
Quoting WILCO737 (Reply 20): Just keep in mind that the top of the black one is this bright black which looks like on a piano and you see all the fingerprints on that.
Yeah I saw the finger marks lol.. Another thing I noticed which I love is the left and right click buttons which on the Eeepc you have to use alot of pressure to press down. The Samsung is light touch .
A mate of mine is without his computer as it bust and he cant afford to replace it so Im going to give him my old Eeepc 701 so he has got something to tide him over. Its in mint condition and has all the packaging etc.. So thats my good deed for this month.
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WILCO737 From Greenland, joined Jun 2004, 8473 posts, RR: 78 Reply 22, posted (3 years 11 months 4 weeks 6 hours ago) and read 2673 times:
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Quoting OA260 (Reply 21): Yeah I saw the finger marks lol..
So you always know who touched your PC
Quoting OA260 (Reply 21): Another thing I noticed which I love is the left and right click buttons which on the Eeepc you have to use alot of pressure to press down. The Samsung is light touch . thumbsup
Yeah, easy to use. And it has 2 USB ports (2 left, one right). But the best for me is the bright screen and the long battery life.
Airtrainer From Belgium, joined Aug 2003, 1519 posts, RR: 13 Reply 24, posted (3 years 11 months 4 weeks 4 hours ago) and read 2661 times:
Quoting WILCO737 (Reply 5): I am using it for 4 months now and the battery lasts about 5.5 hours with WiFi on, so pretty good.
Thanks for the info, it's pretty good indeed. It's currently at 399€ here in Belgium (including a mini mouse and a bag). I'm also looking at the Samsung N310 which is 100€ more expensive but come with the mouse and bag plus an external Samsung cd/dvd burner. They claim a 5 hours battery autonomy and up to 11 hours (!) with an optional battery...
There's also the Acer aspire one D-series which can be found at 349€ here in Belgium (10' screen, 6 cells battery and windows XP).
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25 JJJ: I have a 11'' screen Asus (forget the model) full-blown pc. It cost me 700 euro last year, and although is slightly heavier and the battery lasts for
26 Flexo: That's really odd, because right now I'm writing this message on that exact PC and it is using XP.... I really think it is one of the best purchases
27 JJJ: Comes in both XP and linux. IIRC Linux is some 50-ish euro cheaper.
28 Airtrainer: Same here, as well as for the acer aspire one series...
29 TransIsland: Never used a different EeePC, but I bought this to replace a 15' HPieceof$h|t that lasted less than two years before carking it for the 3rd time (fir
30 Airtrainer: I've finally bought the new acer aspire one D250, same as the D150 but with a LED screen. Got if for 349€ while the D150 is still offered at 399€
31 OA260: Oh ok . Im 99% settled on the Samsung NC10 , just trying to get the best price. Going to buy it in the UK .
32 ReguPilot: Some of us don't care about OS, since we just install the one we want best but, about hardware, basically look for a nice screen so you don't have to
33 OA260: Ok so I finally decided , and the winner was .............. Dixons Tax Free LGW Airport £299. Which is around €338 . So I was very pleased. Great m
34 Airtrainer: That's a very good price indeed. Here it's still at 399€ and that's the main reason why I finally choose the Acer D250... Have fun with your new to
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