need advice on netbooks/mini laptops....

Poland
July 9, 2009 3:41am CST
Hi, I was thinking about buying a mini laptop that can be carried more easily and can access internet and use some word processing. well maybe also store a few photos, a movie and some music to watch and listen while travelling. However I don't know exactly if this is good and how fas would the internet browsing be as I don't know anyone who owns such laptop. I have seen that some of them have Linux instead of Windows which I never used and don;t know if some programs would be compatible. Also they have Flash Solid State Drive. Can you advise some good netbooks for my needs and have good info that I must know before actually deciding to buy as I don't want to waste money, that is a bit tight at the moment. Have a nice day!
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egdcltd
@egdcltd (12059)
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9 Jul 09
I don't really like netbooks. Sure, they're small, but they don't have much computing power or storage, and seem very expensive for what they are. For just a bit more cash, you can buy a low-end laptop.
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dolphin2406
@dolphin2406 (1224)
• Poland
9 Jul 09
You are right, they don't have much storage. But I already have a laptop and need a smaller one to carry with me.
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egdcltd
@egdcltd (12059)
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9 Jul 09
Yes, if I got a netbook, it would be just as a gadget really, as I already have a desktop and laptop.
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dolphin2406
@dolphin2406 (1224)
• Poland
9 Jul 09
exactly... now i have only a laptop, left the desktop at parent's home and now its a bit old for me to use
shankarbaddi
@shankarbaddi (785)
• India
9 Jul 09
Hi, Its better you go for Laptops than mini laptop because they don't have more storing capacity and at the same time they will not be very user-friendly nowadays laptops are very cheap compared to the past so its better to go with a laptop and with the windows OS in it or else vista will also work But if there is linux then u got to study the program and 1 more thing is that you are not able to play music expect .wmv format So think agian HAPPY MYLOTTING
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hsofyan
@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
9 Jul 09
Hi Dolphin, I only use a laptop for travel and for the desktop at home. I'm not interested in the netbook. From the specification that I read, seem netbook have a limited capacity and fast heat.
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dolphin2406
@dolphin2406 (1224)
• Poland
9 Jul 09
ooh I don;t like that it heats more... that can result in damage. thanks for the info