Netbooks... who's got one?

tplyons · #1 05-20-2009, 08:34 PM

I'll admit the things are pretty cool. I wouldn't mind having one in addition to my full blown Macbook, however, I don't think I could use JUST a netbook.

Who's got one? What kind? What do you use it for?

I noticed Verizon just put one out that uses the 3G network for internet access. $40 a month plus $200 for the computer. Sounds reasonable.

Now... if Apple would only put out a Netbook... Macbook Mini perhaps?

**HeavyDuty** · #2 05-20-2009, 08:40 PM

We bought an HP for the wife a month or so ago - she loves it. It's used for web access around the house.

iamlowsound · #3 05-20-2009, 08:45 PM

Iphone?

lowsound

tplyons · #4 05-20-2009, 08:59 PM

Yeah... I've got my iPhone.

My buddy's looking at one of the Verizon netbooks so he can keep his cell phone and his computing seperate. He's a traveling DJ and a college recruiter, so he needs net access, and some computing power. Not a bad idea and the same price in the long run.

But not half as cool as my phone.

bobbykokinos · #5 05-20-2009, 09:05 PM

I have the Acer Aspire with the 120gb hard drive.. I love it.. I just finished my commercial pilots license and I needed something I could put in my flight bag for flight planning when airport computer terminals sucked..

hover · #6 05-20-2009, 09:24 PM

Got my Mom in Law the DELL with the 9" screen, running XP. Things pretty sweet. Gotta love it. If I didn't already have this Vistabook for surfing, I'd jump all over another one.

WalterBush · #7 05-20-2009, 09:35 PM

My wife ordered one of HP's top models (I took the opportunity to lobby for and receive a new bass

) According to UPS, her netbook just arrived in Alaska. I'll let you know how it works out when it gets here.

Sterling_Bass · #8 05-20-2009, 09:49 PM

I was just looking into Netbooks last night. Apparently the HP and the Dell minis get rave reviews. I too would love Apple to come out with one, but I would not expect anything "cheap" or "stripped down" from them.

tplyons · #9 05-20-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sterling_Bass

I was just looking into Netbooks last night. Apparently the HP and the Dell minis get rave reviews. I too would love Apple to come out with one, but I would not expect anything "cheap" or "stripped down" from them.

There have been rumors that they're looking to put out a touch screen netbook for about $600.

I dunno if I'd believe this at all. But who knows.

Sterling_Bass · #10 05-20-2009, 09:54 PM

I've read similar rumors. I doubt they would release something in that price range, but I would not mind at all. I guess you can say the original iPhone was the $600 touch screen netbook?

bongomania · #11 05-20-2009, 10:00 PM

I've been thinking about picking up something like this myself. I have a "real" computer for times when I need more screen, faster processing, and a bigger drive; and I am too much of a codger to put up with the tiny screen or keypad on anything phone-sized. But a "somewhat little" unit for casual surfing while waiting somewhere would be just the ticket.

superbassman2000 · #12 05-20-2009, 10:01 PM

i don't have one, but i really want one...

Sterling_Bass · #13 05-20-2009, 10:06 PM

They just seem really cool as a secondary computer for casual web browsing and video watching (Youtube/Hulu). On campus, they are becoming increasingly more common.

**SoComSurfing** · #14 05-20-2009, 10:29 PM

I started a thread on the Asus and Acer netbooks when I first saw them in the stores. I ended up with the Acer for something like $250 at Best Buy. Its been great. I have my Macbook Pro and my work laptop, but almost always leave them set-up on the desk in the office, and use the Acer around the house for everything else. Its especially handy in the kitchen to have a recipe onscreen, or watching a game on TV while keeping track of others online. When I have to work out of town, even though I have my work laptop, I always take it with me so I can go somewhere like the park or a bookstore or coffee shop and play around online. If I lost it tomorrow, I'd definitely go out and buy another ASAP.

Sterling_Bass · #15 05-20-2009, 10:41 PM

Did you buy a 3G card from a cellphone provider or do you just use public wifi?

Tsal · #16 05-21-2009, 06:27 AM

I have one of the early Asus Eee's, planning to update it soon to a HP/Compaq. I use it as a travel computer, and it usually is on the living room table for some minor web use, playing music when friends are over etc. While travelling, it's much easier to carry a netbook than a full laptop, plus I can throw it in my shoulderbag when at the university.

HP MiniNote is the best one around, IMO - just based on it's almost full width keyboard, plus the aluminum shell is pretty attractive. Most of the netbooks have the same Intel Atom et al inside, anyways. Compaq, sold at European market by HP, is exactly the same machine than HP MiniNote, but with a smaller HDD and plastic covers for €100 less. I think they don't have a card slot or 3G card inside, though, so you'd have to buy a USB 3G adapter for internet without a wifi network.

Sterling_Bass · #17 05-21-2009, 04:53 PM

Does anyone else have any experience with the netbooks?

**SoComSurfing** · #18 05-21-2009, 05:10 PM

I usually just use public wifi. One of my coworkers has provided a 3G card for us to take when we travel, but I don't fool with it. If I need to be online that bad, I'll sit in the hotel.

Sterling_Bass · #19 05-21-2009, 05:21 PM

Do you mind switching from the MBP to the netbook? I assume you're surfing the web and checking email, so the difference in OS doesn't bother you for those tasks.

L-A · #20 05-21-2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tplyons

There have been rumors that they're looking to put out a touch screen netbook for about $600.

I dunno if I'd believe this at all. But who knows.

Well, Apple used to make 12" Powerbooks.