Netbook question.

[Unbreakable]

So here's my problem I just encountered. I built, what to me was, a near perfect netbook for my needs, but after taxes and shipping its $580.57, which to me seems extreme for a netbook, taking into consideration I can get a decent quality laptop for that price. So would you go ahead and pull the trigger on the netbook or buy a laptop? Take into consideration, that I currently only own a desktop. The netbook is super sweet, but the price is not, so do I go for convenience and pricier or a laptop that is more functional at the same price or cheaper. so many questions

 

[x26]

Originally Posted by Unbreakable

So here's my problem I just encountered. I built, what to me was, a near perfect netbook for my needs, but after taxes and shipping its $580.57, which to me seems extreme for a netbook, taking into consideration I can get a decent quality laptop for that price.

So would you go ahead and pull the trigger on the netbook or buy a laptop? Take into consideration, that I currently only own a desktop. The netbook is super sweet, but the price is not, so do I go for convenience and pricier or a laptop that is more functional at the same price or cheaper.

so many questions

That's a good question; One I have been pondering myself.
I have 2 great desktops, 2 nice laptops and a Nice-soon to be replaced PDA phone--Do i need a netbook too??

Maybe consider a Laptop with a 14 in widescreen-They're not so big? A T series IBM/Lenovo?

 

[Threak]

What's driving up the price so much? Solid state drive?

 

[Unbreakable]

Originally Posted by Threak

What's driving up the price so much? Solid state drive?

Nah not SSD, its the new HP 311; upgraded to 2gb ram and win7 that adds about $80. Shipping/taxes are almost $100 which pissed me off

 

[Huntsman]

Ummm....how about if you say, perhaps, what you're looking to do with it and all? Primary use, secondary use, what your travel habits are like, etc?

 

[Unbreakable]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

Ummm....how about if you say, perhaps, what you're looking to do with it and all? Primary use, secondary use, what your travel habits are like, etc?


General word processing, movies, music, browsing the net, a place to dump pics while on vacation, travel several times a year. Also just a fun tool to take with me to friends houses, coffee shops, and other random locales.

My main thought is will I feel like I wasted money on the netbook when I couldve gotten so much more in a laptop for roughly the same price. What's everyone opinion there?

 

[x26]

Originally Posted by Unbreakable

Nah not SSD, its the new HP 311; upgraded to 2gb ram and win7 that adds about $80. Shipping/taxes are almost $100 which pissed me off

Specs look good:
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)


The only thing that bothers me is the Lack of CPU power. Otherwise looks nice.

 

[Will]

Buy a Blackberry for $300. Verizon is giving away HP Netbooks with the purchase.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Will

Buy a Blackberry for $300. Verizon is giving away HP Netbooks with the purchase.
Sounds like a good deal.