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Hobbies & Interests => Computer & Technology => Topic started by: Lazyself on September 24, 2012, 03:42:55 PM

Title: Netbook?
Post by: Lazyself on September 24, 2012, 03:42:55 PM: Hello experts, what netbook brand/model/etc should I get? I will need it for college. I have a laptop but with all my

textbooks, I don't like to bring it along with me to school. I will need it for surfing, note taking, words, and of course

microsoft software like excel, powerpoint and access would sounds great but honestly I don't know if it's possible to install the

software since netbook doesn't have cd/dvd drive. Anyways, which one you say I check out on first? As for price level

it has to be less than $250. Thanks.
Title: Re: Netbook?
Post by: Lazyself on September 24, 2012, 03:44:36 PM: umm i don't think there's any that are less than $250...
Title: Re: Netbook?
Post by: YAX on September 24, 2012, 08:14:20 PM: I thought net books were out and iPads were the new fad? But I wouldn't buy a netbook. I'd just go for a laptop.
Title: Re: Netbook?
Post by: Lazyself on September 24, 2012, 10:37:48 PM: i already have a laptop. i want something that is lighter, and be able to use words, surfing, and some software.
Title: Re: Netbook?
Post by: thePoster on September 25, 2012, 12:15:10 AM: Probably better off with an Ipad or some sorta tablet. They run faster and better than netbooks.

I remember when I had a netbook, I couldn't even do anything with it, even surfing a site sucked.
Title: Re: Netbook?
Post by: f.u.too on September 25, 2012, 03:09:19 PM: Quote from: Lazyself on September 24, 2012, 10:37:48 PM
i already have a laptop. i want something that is lighter, and be able to use words, surfing, and some software.

I guess your name says it all, stop being lazy and just use your laptop. You act like your laptop is from the late 90's that wieght 10-15 lbs.
there is a reason why its call a netbook, your limited to what you can do. plus like you said, if you wanted to installed software you would need to lug an ext cd-rom drive around. netbook are basicly for browsing the net. not much more. some are not even fast enough to watch netflix or video.
Title: Re: Netbook?
Post by: YAX on September 25, 2012, 09:20:27 PM: The advantage of an iPad is: boots up right away. O0
Title: Re: Netbook?
Post by: f.u.too on September 27, 2012, 09:39:59 AM: Quote from: 8v10un30sun on September 26, 2012, 08:34:19 PM
Netbook = SHIT

Two choices = Ultrabooks for 1k+ or Ipad or kindle or another tablet like Samsung...

If I had to get something, it'll be the Samsung tablet.

Samsung Tablet is an excellent choice, The Kindle Fire is a decent tablet with good hardware, limited by amazon software. given the time and knowledge it could be almost as good as the samsung.
Title: Re: Netbook?
Post by: nraughmoobmuas on October 01, 2012, 09:54:27 AM: Kindle Fire + rooted + ice cream sandwich= tablet heaven.
Title: Re: Netbook?
Post by: f.u.too on October 01, 2012, 09:59:18 AM: Quote from: nraughmoobmuas on October 01, 2012, 09:54:27 AM
Kindle Fire + rooted + ice cream sandwich= tablet heaven.

I have to agree. At $150 its by far one of the better tablet out there.