I want this Netbook
To all my computer savvy friends,
$329
7-10 inch screen
As portable as they come
I’m already about 90% web based.
Runs on Linux or XP.
Now someone tell me why I shouldn’t.
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To all my computer savvy friends,
$329
7-10 inch screen
As portable as they come
I’m already about 90% web based.
Runs on Linux or XP.
Now someone tell me why I shouldn’t.
No related posts.
Which one is that? With mobile computers (laptops, ultraportables, PDAs, etc) the brand is really important. To some extent the brand is really important on regular desktop PC parts although not as big a deal since you can replace those. But with a mobile device the quality is really important since you can’t replace things piecemeal. So it’s important that the manufacturer of the device has a good reputation for quality.
Also, the processor type and speed, the amount of memory and the size of the hard drive is very important if only in helping you decide whether to go with Linux or Windows.
And the Linux distribution (I’m going to guess it’s probably Ubuntu but it could be something else) is an important factor because some are far easier to use than others.
You also don’t say what type of wireless network options it has, but I’m assuming it’ll do 802.11 b/g at the very least.
Does it include an optical drive?
And what do you want to do with it?
Good questions Ian. Here is some info on the Acer Aspire One http://jkontherun.com/2008/08/12/things-i-like-a/
Also, Here is some more info on the new netbooks. http://gigaom.com/2008/09/01/choosing-a-netbook-a-guide/
I’ve decided since I’ve trasferred most of my stuff to web based apps, that I’d like something more mobile. I have a pretty large laptop, cause at the time I was doing more video editing than I am now. But I found that I never wanted to use the space on my laptop to edit, so I always ended up using the PC’s around the church.
So really I’d just be using it for writing, surfing, blogging and connecting via email and social networking sites.
if all you are using it for is web surfing – then a netbook is the way to go
i’m still not sure why you keep buying non-apple computers?
you really won’t regret the money you spend
try this one: http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB003LL/A?mco=MjE0Njc4Ng
if you really have your mind set on a goofy pc or linux netbook – you might as well save some cash:
http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail?Sku=9298384&SourceID=k54384
cherie’s brother is a big computer nerd – his bedroom looks like a nasa command center with about 8 computers and server racks – he has an asus ee pc – and he loves that thing
That looks pretty good. Especially at those prices. I’d give my tech blessing on someone who was planning on purchasing one of those.
Marty probably doesn’t buy apple computers because he doesn’t want to pay the Apple Tax.
Ian, you’re quite right. I’d love a Mac Air, even a refurbished one, in fact, one of my most popular posts ever touched on the subject (http://martyholman.com/?p=136), but if I’m looking at $250 or $1,000, I just don’t see the justification. Thoughts?
$250 vs $1,000
Here’s the big question:
how valuable is your time?
I’ve been using macs for 4 yrs now – since then, I’ve never had to defrag a hard drive, buy virus software on a yearly basis, I’ve never lost one document, photo, video or music file due to a virus, I’ve haven’t lost anytime due to a computer being down, and the laptop backs itself up automatically to an external hard drive.
Even if I didn’t care about all the ridiculously cool mac features and programs, I’d buy it for the ease of ownership, the elimination of downtime and the confidence that I’m not losing documents.
apple tax??? – just a bunch of microsoft mumbo jumbo
anyone who believes anything microsoft tries to sell to the public should probably be committed
and no, you shouldn’t buy a computer based on a marketing campaign.. but those bill gates/seinfeld commercials, followed by the “I’m a PC” campaign show you that the entire company has zero grasp on 2009.
Marty the one thing that would really discourage me from getting one as my “main” computer option is simply the size. The key board is cramped and the screen is small. Those alone would discourage me from using it for any real length of time. As a traveling option it would be great, a step up from a blackberry, with out the ability to make/receive a call… Unless you planned on adding a secondary display and wireless key board on your desk I think it would get old after awhile and you would need thinker and thicker glasses looking at that screen.
As far as Mac versus PC I have used PC’s my whole life and have never lost anything to viruses or a down computer. I know folks that have but then again they didn’t run security software either… But then again “all the cool kids have Macs…” so that must count for something
I’m not for Microsoft, I’m just against Apple products costing more than they are worth. I don’t drink the Microsoft kool-aid, I just don’t live in Steve Job’s Reality Distortion Field.
“Tell me why I shouldn’t.” OK: My question is, Do you need it? What’s wrong with your current laptop? Think of this in terms of consumption, which you just told us to cut back on. If your current laptop is perfectly functional and you’re just irritated with its heft, shouldn’t you rethink the logic behind saying “This would be handier for me, therefore I should do it.” Perhaps it’d be a good idea to say “This isn’t ideal, but many things in life aren’t. It serves its purpose well, and I’ll live with a less-than-ideal solution.”
Making computers involves huge amounts of resources, and when you dump your old computer, it becomes a horrific, toxic lump probably dumped in a 3rd world country garbage heap to pollute that country’s water supplies for years to come. Responsible recycling of your old computer, the other actually good option, can cost big $$. The impact of your deciding to get a smaller, handier-sized computer could echo down through thousands of people you don’t even know, for far longer than we can imagine (think about this: All plastic ever made still exists today [except the tiny portion that's burned]. Your computer’s case, to take a small example, will outlast your lifetime and probably your great-great-great grandkids’ lifetimes, too).
So: Do you need it? Or is this like the newest cell phone?
Katie, Another great question. I do need it. Mine is about to go kaput. So if there is a responsible way to rid myself of it I will, but I’m not asking the question because I’m looking for the next good thing. I actually am going to need a new one soon. I’m making due with what I have for the moment, but eventually I’ll need to replace it, and when I do I’d like to be prepared.
In this sector, I think the HP’s have the nicest build quality. I agree with Billy though. These are really intended and best used as a “secondary/travel” computer. http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=notebooks&a1=Category&v1=Mini&series_name=mini1000xp_series
as far as never losing anything on a windows machine – sure, you can keep yourself from getting viruses – constantly updating virus definitions (whether scheduled or self run), purchasing yearly subscriptions – but why go through that?
back to my original comment – how valuable is your time?