[access-uk] Re: Netbooks

HI.

SSD, flash memory, whatever you want to call it, it is basically the same.  
Where as Sata is usually a term coined for physical hard drives in the netbook 
context, SSD or solid state is referring to those machines with flash memory as 
the hard drive.


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Léonie Watson 
  To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 1:24 PM
  Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbooks


      Not quite sure what you mean Steve? The Asus 901 has a 12Gb solid state 
drive and as far as I know, such SSD technologies are otherwise known as Flash 
memory. Certainly the following Wikipedia articles seem to bear this out:

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASUS_Eee_PC

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_memory

  Léonie.

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  From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Steve Nutt
  Sent: 04 January 2009 09:54
  To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbooks


  Hi Leonie,

  Not true.  The Asus range come with flash memory, not a solid state hard 
drive as we know it.  That's why the storage capacity is so small.  The upside 
is that in theory they should boot quicker.

  All the best

  Steve



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  From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
Léonie Watson
  Sent: Saturday 3 January 2009 13:16
  To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbooks


      As far as I know, all netbooks come with a hard drive. It's just that 
some are smaller than others. The Asus 901 comes with either Win XP Home or 
Linux. I have the Win XP version, which has a C:\ drive for storing all the 
Windows files, plus a D:\ drive where I install all my programmes and personal 
files. Pretty much the same setup as my desktop.

      The 901 has a 12Gb hard drive, with an additional 20Gb online storage 
available, which is great for backing up your data. It can also read SD cards 
of all sizes. For instance, I have a couple of 8Gb sd cards and a 16Gb USB 
stick that I carry around for various purposes.

  Léonie.


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  From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
ANDY COLLINS
  Sent: 03 January 2009 10:57
  To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbooks


  Hi Steve -

  I've lost access to my desk top machine, and the saved messages, so was going 
from memory and clearly getting mixed up with what you said you prefered in the 
netbook range.

  What I am looking for is something with more than 4 hours battery life, and 
that has wireless and Bluetooth capabilities. It doesn't have to have a hard 
drive, but would need to be able to take a 16 SDHC mem card. Incidentally, for 
netbooks that don't come with hard drives, where does installed software 
reside? I've never had a machine without an HD! -

  Andy
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Steve Nutt 
    To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 11:20 PM
    Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbooks


    Hi Andy,

    You haven't been reading my messages <Smile>  I don't like the Asus range, 
not enough storage.  I prefer the MSI Wind, even over the Samsung Netbook.  it 
has a nicer keyboard, and the right shift is in the right place, an annoyance 
to me with the Samsung.   The other thing about the Samsung is that you have to 
press the FN key with the shift key if you want a colon, otherwise you seem to 
get a dash.  'orrible machine.

    Sorry Jackie, I don't like it <Smile>.

    All the best

    Steve



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    From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of 
ANDY COLLINS
    Sent: Friday 2 January 2009 19:33
    To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Subject: [access-uk] Netbooks


    Hi all -

    Need some input here from you all, including Steve Nutt and Jackie Cairns 
please.

    I'm looking at netbooks, and would like clarification on the Samsung that 
Jackie and others have bought recently, as well as info on the Asus range that 
Steve seems to prefer.

    I'd appreciate make and model please, and any thoughts on the below that I 
found on Play:

    Asus Eee PC 900 Win-BK / Intel Mobile / 1GB / 12GB / 8.9" / Windows XP / 
Netbook / Black

      a.. Chipset: Intel 
      b.. CPU: Intel Mobile 
      c.. Display: 8.9" (1024x600) 
      d.. Memory (1 slot only): 1024MB 
      e.. Storage (Solid State, on board): 12GB 
      f.. Card Reader: SD/MMC 
      g.. Connection: 802.11 b/g / 10/100 Ethernet 
      h.. Expansion: 3 USB / VGA Port / Headphone/Mic-in 
      i.. Camera: Yes (1.3M) 
      j.. Battery Cell: 4 Cell 
      k.. Colour and Paint Type: Black 
      l.. OS: Windows XP (Preloaded) / Windows Live Suite, MS Works 
      m.. AC Adapter: Output: 9.5V, 22W / Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal 
      n.. Warranty: 2 year UK C&R

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