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Recommend me a netbook please!

  • 16-02-2010 2:07pm
    #1
    Eoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,263 ✭✭✭✭


    I'm looking to get my wife a netbook this week - I have an idea of the spec, but there is so much choice out there, I'm not really any the wiser.

    Budget: up to €350

    Intended use: Casual use - browsing / email / iTunes

    Mobility: - 10.1" screen is about the right size.

    Warranty: Is a warranty important? Not really.

    What Operating System do you use? I'd prefer Windows 7 to get the most out of the hardware.

    Other specs:
    Wireless access / ~160GB HDD / integrated webcam / USB ports / 1GB RAM should be fine with Windows 7, but I suppose upgradeable to 2GB would be good?

    Here are some I've found:
    HP Mini 110-1115SA

    Acer Aspire One D250

    Asus 1005HA

    Toshiba NB200-12R

    Any help is much appreciated :)


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  • #2
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    Anything but Samsung, a number of us have had trouble with BSOD on boot up. They do not come with a Windows installation disk, only a non bootable CD with drivers. I had an Asus 1000 before I got the Samsung N140 and I am now sorry I got rid of it.


  • #3
    Eoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,263 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    Thanks Run_to_da_hills, that's a good start.

    The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 seems to get good reviews as well, but the Asus 1000 seems like a good option to look at.


  • #4
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    eoin wrote: »
    Thanks Run_to_da_hills, that's a good start.

    The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 seems to get good reviews as well, but the Asus 1000 seems like a good option to look at.
    Try get something with the longer battery life, the only thing good going for the Samsung N140 is its 9 hour battery.


  • #5
    Eoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,263 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    Thanks again - the ASUS 1005 looks like a good option so far.

    Edit - went for the Asus after all, thanks for your help :)


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