Netbook?

[Lazyself]

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.

[Lazyself]

umm i don't think there's any that are less than $250...

[YAX]

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.

[Lazyself]

i already have a laptop. i want something that is lighter, and be able to use words, surfing, and some software.

[thePoster]

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. 

[f.u.too]

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.

[YAX]

The advantage of an iPad is:  boots up right away. 

[f.u.too]

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.

[nraughmoobmuas]

Kindle Fire + rooted + ice cream sandwich= tablet heaven.

[f.u.too]

Kindle Fire + rooted + ice cream sandwich= tablet heaven.

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