Mini-netbook yay or nay?

Apanachi

I was thinking of getting my children a mini-netbook for Christmas, basically they will only be using them for the internet (mostly Facebook and youtube videos), they have PC's for school stuff and storage

I found an offer on Ebay for 80€ (plus 4€ postage) is it worth getting? I really only want to buy them one to keep them off my laptop

80€ is not a lot for a netbook (allbeit a mini one) but I don't want to buy them a total rubbish present, here's a list of it's specs:


Performance
Processor Type
VIA ARM 32bit CPU
Processor Clock Speed
800MHz
Processor/Manufacturer
VIA
Processor Model
VIA-ARM VT
RAM/Technology
DDR RAM
RAM Installed Size
256M
Display Diagonal Size
7" TFT HD
Max Resolution
800x480
Display Technology
TFT
Graphics Type
Integrated Graphics
Storage and Expansion
Hard Drive Type
NAND Fast Flash
Hard Drive Capacity
2GB
Hard Drive Spindle Speed
NAND Fast Flash
PCMCIA Expansion
1x SDCard slot erweiterbar bis 32 GB
Input/Output Connectors
Ports
3x USB 2.0, 1x SDCard slot, RJ45 Anschluss
Audio/Video
Integrated Quadraphonic Speakers,1x 1/8" (3.5mm)
Headphone/Line-Out,1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Microphone,Input 1x Integrated Microphone

Abmaße & Gewicht:21,4cm x 14,2 cm x 3,5 cm und nur 600 Gramm leicht!!!

Networking/Data Link Protocol
Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b,IEEE 802.11g
Wireless Connection
Wifi
Wireless Protocol
802.11 a/b/g
General
Product Type
Notebook
Model
901
Operating System
Windows CE & Android
Pointing Device
TrackPad
Battery Type
1800mAH smart lithium-ion batteries
Power Device Type
AC, DC can DC can car charger





Thanks

Alanstrainor

No. It's not a netbook. It's a heap.

Windows CE - avoid in a big way. spend a bit more and buy a tablet - hmv were (maybe still are) doing a reasonable Archos table for 149 euro. search bargain alerts thread.

Apanachi

Alanstrainor wrote: »

No. It's not a netbook. It's a heap.

Even for a child who just wants to chat a little on Facebook?

I know it's not a "proper" netbook, but what makes it such a "heap"?

Galia

Got a 10.1 inch one for my parents. It works fine for what they want basic web surfing.
It will also send emails .

It will surf the internet.:)


But you tube videos no.:(
If flash based websites is a must have get a higher spec net book than this.

Alanstrainor

Apanachi wrote: »

Even for a child who just wants to chat a little on Facebook?

I know it's not a "proper" netbook, but what makes it such a "heap"?

It doesn't run Windows in a traditional sense. It runs Windows CE which is a disaster of an operating system. I would doubt if it would run facebook properly being honest. It would just be a disappointment.

As said above, a tablet should do the trick if your budget can stretch a bit. Hell, you can buy a real netbook for 200 quid these days. I know that's double the original price, but still.

These things have been on sale for years at that price, with no increase in performance. I'd avoid like the plague. You're mobile phone would be better than it.

Apanachi

sher55 wrote: »

But you tube videos no.:(
If flash based websites is a must have get a higher spec net book than this.

I thought the Android system allowed this (excuse my ignorance)

Alanstrainor

Apanachi wrote: »

I thought the Android system allowed this (excuse my ignorance)

No. Not necessarily. Certain versions of Android can run flash, and it depends on the hardware. This does not meet the requirements.

Apanachi

OK, thanks for your help, I kind of figured the price was too good to be true

RedB

Similar query re this

Would it work ok for basic YouTube use and maybe to run Sims3?

Alanstrainor

Please don't drag up old threads.

The one you have linked is not a laptop/netbook/mini netbook.

It does not run Windows.

It's expensive and about as awful as you can get as far as computing devices go.

Anyway, I think I've pretty much summed it up here, but if you want to ask more questions start a new thread.