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RE: The Great Laptop vs Netbook Debate - Kaleb - 12-12-2010
Give it a while omniscient. I did, and now i hate it. I went ahead and got an emachine now, with 2gb ram. Finally i can do things without issue.
RE: The Great Laptop vs Netbook Debate - xerotic - 12-12-2010
(10-03-2009, 09:22 PM)Omniscient Wrote: I have had many laptops in the past 10 years. However this year I bought a Dell Mini9 netbook and I am very satisfied. I may never buy a full sized laptop again.
Many think netbooks are just cheap gimmicky toys but I disagree. They tend to be powerful and get the job done. You can run Win XP pretty well or Linux very well on just about any of these. On my Mini9 I have a 16gb solid state drive and I only use about 1/2 of that. It's more than enough for travel and mobile usage.
The weight of netbooks is superb. I can even hold it with one hand and type with the other with ease.
Fully functional laptops are still expensive, weight too much, and are still under-powered. It's my view that getting a full sized desktop accompanied with a netbook is the better value and it's usually about the same price. Why grab a laptop with even a 16" screen when you can have a desktop with a 19" at least.
One negative to netbooks is their keyboards. The Mini9 is a fair keyboard but I played with an HP netbook and felt the keyboard was better. It was darn close to a full size keyboard. The Asus EEE is imho a piece of crap. It's not a very good design and it does feel cheap.
So let's debate the netbook vs laptop.
I love netbooks. They are amazing. My only problems are the keyboard and the lack of a disc drive. It is a definite must though, for those who use Linux. Linux requires very little to run.. so it is perfect.
RE: The Great Laptop vs Netbook Debate - Blacklite - 12-12-2010
I used a netbook, I like them more except for the keyboard.
RE: The Great Laptop vs Netbook Debate - xerotic - 12-12-2010
(12-12-2010, 05:11 PM)Blacklite Wrote: I used a netbook, I like them more except for the keyboard.
Another point..
Google OS.
It is purely internet based. Requires minimal resources. Perfect for a netbook.
RE: The Great Laptop vs Netbook Debate - Robie - 12-12-2010
I have had both and my Netbook works great for everything I need it for.
RE: The Great Laptop vs Netbook Debate - herestothenewyear - 12-12-2010
Is it bad I can't decide between the two? I like the processing power my dual core laptop has, but the atom netbook has it's uses too. And is google os out yet?
RE: The Great Laptop vs Netbook Debate - Resting Sonata - 12-12-2010
(12-12-2010, 05:11 PM)Blacklite Wrote: I used a netbook, I like them more except for the keyboard.
Depends what kind you're getting. I am getting an HP Mini and the keyboard is actually 93% as big as a normal keyboard.
That's pretty good, so I'm stoked.
RE: The Great Laptop vs Netbook Debate - Prior - 12-12-2010
I can't type at all on netbooks, so I stick with my laptop
RE: The Great Laptop vs Netbook Debate - Cobalt - 12-12-2010
I use both laptops and net books. If you consider a MacAir a net book, then I like net books more. If not, I'l stick with laptops.
RE: The Great Laptop vs Netbook Debate - XiX Eb0y XiX - 12-13-2010
I'd love a netbook i got a dongle.
There handy for travelling ect.
Also lighter and faster.