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G33ks, New Netbooks Expected?

post #1 of 31
11/2/09 at 3:19pm
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I'm planning to pick one up soon. Do you think a new generation is due out for the holiday season? I'm leaning ASUS. Any links, reviews, etc?
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post #2 of 31
11/2/09 at 3:55pm
I know at least one brand is coming out with a tablet version in the near future (if you care).

I have a few of the HP netbooks at work that were free with Verizon FiOS installs at a few remote branches.... not too shabby but I don't have much in the realm of netbooks to compare it against.

Are there particular features you are looking for?
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post #3 of 31
11/2/09 at 3:59pm
My experience with Asus has been pretty good. I got a 1000H (10.1" with XP, running 7 now with aero with no problems). I definitely prefer it over the Dell and Acer I have used, the trackpad/buttons didn't seem as well thought out on those. The Acer Aspire has a weird setup with the left button to the left of the trackpad and the right on the right (as opposed to under). Asus has pretty good customer service too (well, a fantastic policy at least, I wasn't forced to register and all they required was a receipt showing the date purchased, to prove it was still under warranty). All in all, I think i'd probably get one of the new netbook tablets with Windows 7, not aware of if/when any are available yet, but they seem pretty neat. Edit: Woah, Asus dropped the touchscreen T91 long ago, was not aware. Edit:Edit: Please dun buy that one, wait for the Windows 7 version with multitouch.
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post #4 of 31
11/2/09 at 4:13pm
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Originally Posted by BrettChaotix View Post
I know at least one brand is coming out with a tablet version in the near future (if you care).

I have a few of the HP netbooks at work that were free with Verizon FiOS installs at a few remote branches.... not too shabby but I don't have much in the realm of netbooks to compare it against.

Are there particular features you are looking for?

Don't want to go under a 10" screen, but looking for light, thin, good battery life, reasonable size HDD and would prefer 2 gig of RAM after everything I've read.

What are the benefits of a tablet?
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post #5 of 31
11/2/09 at 4:39pm
New HP 311

Specs:
Hardware
Product Name 311-1011TU
Product Number VT110PA
Microprocessor 1.66 GHz Intel Atom Processor N280
Microprocessor Cache 512 KB Level 2 cache
Memory 1024 MB (1 x 1024 MB)
Maximum Memory 3 GB
Video Graphics NVIDIA ION LE
Keyboard 92% Full size keyboard
Pointing Device Touch Pad with dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down
Hard Drive 160 GB (5400 rpm)
Display 11.6” Diagonal HD LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1366 x 768)
Network Card Ethernet 10/100BT integrated network interface
Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g WLAN

Bluetooth
Sound Altec Lansing speakers
Keyboard 82 key (92% Full size)
Pointing Device Touch Pad with dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down
External Ports 3 USB 2.0
HDMI
VGA
RJ-45
Headphone-out/Microphone in combo jack
AC adapter

Dimensions 28.9 cm (L) x 20.4 cm (W) x 1.98 - 3.06 cm (H)
Weight 1.46 kg
Power 65 W AC Power Adapter
6-Cell Lithium Polymer (26Whr)


If you add in windows 7 (not starter) and another stick of ram (totaling 2gb), its $499 before shipping ($29.95) and taxes if apllicable in your state.
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post #6 of 31
11/2/09 at 4:46pm
Possibly. There are a few books coming out with the Ion chipset, which is worth waiting for, but there really won't be any upgrades in processors or other components until spring. Its worth waiting for the holiday sales alone. Black friday, cyber monday, and christmas should all have good deals given the relatively dismal sales in the 3rd quarter.
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post #7 of 31
11/2/09 at 4:51pm
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If you add in windows 7 (not starter) and another stick of ram (totaling 2gb), its $499 before shipping ($29.95) and taxes if apllicable in your state.

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Possibly. There are a few books coming out with the Ion chipset, which is worth waiting for, but there really won't be any upgrades in processors or other components until spring.

Its worth waiting for the holiday sales alone. Black friday, cyber monday, and christmas should all have good deals given the relatively dismal sales in the 3rd quarter.

Unbreakable, thanks. Nice stuff, if just a tad heavy vs. ASUS. Nice though.

Rambo, that's my idea. I'm waiting for TG weekend and seeing what sale I can get on the NetWebz.
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post #8 of 31
11/2/09 at 4:59pm
Wise. By then, everything will be pre-loaded with Windoze 7 and the only thing you may have to do will be add ram. Keep an eye on Engadget or Gizmodo for news.
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post #9 of 31
11/2/09 at 5:00pm
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Wise. By then, everything will be pre-loaded with Windoze 7 and the only thing you may have to do will be add ram.

Keep an eye on Engadget or Gizmodo for news.

Thanks, was not aware of those sites. I've been pricing off newegg.com.
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post #10 of 31
11/2/09 at 5:03pm
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Don't want to go under a 10" screen, but looking for light, thin, good battery life, reasonable size HDD and would prefer 2 gig of RAM after everything I've read.

What are the benefits of a tablet?

Just remember, light/thin can be impacted by battery life (my 1000HA is tiny, but chubby because of the 6-cell) and you can install RAM yourself in the majority of cases (like with Asus)
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post #11 of 31
11/2/09 at 5:09pm
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Originally Posted by Flambeur View Post
Just remember, light/thin can be impacted by battery life (my 1000HA is tiny, but chubby because of the 6-cell) and you can install RAM yourself in the majority of cases (like with Asus)

I wasn't sure about that with a netbook. Just slip open a hatch and stick in another/different stick, like a notebook?
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post #12 of 31
11/2/09 at 5:09pm
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Thanks, was not aware of those sites. I've been pricing off newegg.com.
For deals you should check out Slickdeals.net and fatwallet.com Memory install is usually opening a cover or prying up the keyboard. Very easy.
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post #13 of 31
11/2/09 at 5:55pm
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I wasn't sure about that with a netbook. Just slip open a hatch and stick in another/different stick, like a notebook?


I assume you're talking about RAM. It's harder with some, but most make it very easy - takes about 60 seconds to change it in my ASUS. I believe there are some other makers that made it hard/impossible.
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post #14 of 31
11/2/09 at 9:43pm
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Don't want to go under a 10" screen, but looking for light, thin, good battery life, reasonable size HDD and would prefer 2 gig of RAM after everything I've read.

What are the benefits of a tablet?

Windows 7 has some pretty slick improvements for tablets. The handwriting recognition is worlds better than XP Tablet Edition. If you would do a lot of photoshop-type work, a tablet is nice. If you'll be typing a lot, it's unnecessary.
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post #15 of 31
11/9/09 at 11:53am
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Does anyone know if you're getting MS Office, or at least Word and Excel, including with a Win 7 install, on these netbooks?
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