Hi Barry, many thanks for that, it was extremely helpful! I'll have a look at prices for the 140 before making a decision but I only want it for word-processing and for demonstrating dyslexia-related assistive software which I know runs well enough on the 120 for demo purposes...
Again, many thanks, and all the best, Barry G----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Toner" <barry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 12:05 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook Deal
Hi Barry, I'll comment on the N130 as I'm new to the netbook market, so don't know much about the N110 other than we tried it before and didn't like it.The battery is meant to go to 7 1/2 hours. I've never fully tested this but when I've looked in Windows Xp's system tray it's reporting 5 1/2 hours on afull charge. How accurate or in-accurate this is I'm not sure.Speakers on Netbooks or laptops I don't rate to be honest. I use them withheadphones because unless it's a Mac book pro the speaker system is generally poor even if it's stereo. When I use a netbook or laptop I am typically using it as a mobile computer so use headphones or plug portable speakers in to give it a boost. If you wanted a stereo speaker and in-built in Bluetooth you'd want to go for the N140. Which in retrospect I would have done if I was aware of it, but we got these Netbooks on PC Worlds bill so I'm not complaining too loudly about that.So we've got an in-built Web Cam that's placed in the middle of the LCD, 1.6 Atom processor, which seems pretty standard on the Samsungs, 160GB 5400 RPM HD, we upgraded the 1GB to 2GB, an integrated SD Card slot, three USBs, two on the right and one on the left, headphone/mic jacks, + built-in mic if youdon't' have a 3.5 or USB mic handy, it's XP Home which support ends in 2-2014 or 2015 as things stand at present. This doesn't bother me becauseto be honest I think hardware in mobile computers aren't' made to last. Ifyou get 5 years out of them and they die I always think you've got your moneys worth, especially if it's cost you less than a grand.You can get it with Win 7 Starter but we tried the N110 before this one andI don't' think the low-powered RAM and Atom processor is snappy enough for Win 7, especially when you put something like JAW's on it.So to be honest even if I'd put my hand in my pocket for this little machineI'd be very happy with it. It's a netbook, meant for browsing, IM, Email, watching YouTube, I Player, streaming audio, podcasts and it does do allthese things flawlessly. My partners currently using hers as a media centrein the house and Netbook for when out and about and it's doing both these roles genuinely without a single blip. I must also mention it's headphone jack produces wonderful sound. we have an expensive amp and don't need to adjust treble, base or anything when plugging my partners Netbook in to watch I Player or anything through our speakers. This was a real surpriseto me as anytime I've tried this with Laptops they've always needed allot offiddling with because their ports have been massively over-driven. Oh yes and on Weight it's totally gorgeous to have on your lap, I've hadmine for over two weeks and still marvel by picking it up in one hand at how light it is. The n110 is .5lb heavier. Now at first I thought I wouldn't'quibble over that but having held both I can tell you, I genuinely could feel the difference. Hope this helps you, I'm sure I've left things out so feel free to shout back. Barry. -----Original Message-----From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf OfBarry G Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 11:18 AM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook DealHi Barry, what's the pros and cons of the 130? Is the battery life as goodas it was touted to be on the 110? Any other observations? I see it's a mono speaker, what's the sound like for screenreaders? ATB, Barry G----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry Toner" <barry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 10:22 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook DealWow that's nice, they are a tasty little netbook for that price. It's themodel me and Jo got a few weeks back from Pc World. We got them with PC World vouchers, but I think they where £279.99 at the time. Barry. -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Barbara Wilson Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 10:14 AM To: Access-UK Subject: [access-uk] Netbook Deal Hi For anyone in the market for a new netbook, just got an Email from eBuyer with the following offer. Samsung N130 in black for £229.12 inc VAT. 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