[access-uk] Re: Netbooks

  • From: Dean Wilcox <wilcoxdean@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:04:56 +0000

Many netbooks do have actual hard drives, there is an Asus model that has one, the much discussed Samsung NC10 and other have them also. The Asus 900 with XP has a 12 GB drive but also remember they take SD cards.


At 12:56 03/01/2009, you wrote:


Andy, mine has windows xp. Most come with a windows version which is always more expensive. Linux does not work with a screen reader. Btw, my netbook is as light as a feather but does not feel cheap or flimsy.
Barbara
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbooks
From: "ANDY COLLINS" <Andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 03/01/2009 11:02

Barbara - Thanks for this info.

From looking around, it seems that the Asus range mostly comes with Linux as it's OS; I've no experience of working with Linux, does yours have this OS, and is there much of a learning curve to get use to? -

Andy
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  From: Barbara Wilson
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  Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 8:09 AM
  Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbooks


  Hi Andy

  Just my own personal thoughts:

I went for the Asus even though it has a small memory as Steve says. Mainly because I don't want it to store files on and with a larger memory I felt I might be tempted to do this and slow the whole thing down. Mine is an Asus Eee PC 901 and has everything I need - Bluetooth, wireless, memory card slot, three USB ports etc. The keys are not too small either. A few things - The right hand shift is in a different place, there is no control on the right side and the Enter key is not its usual shape. Once you get used to these things it is a great little piece of kit. It is practically silent even when the fan is going, the speakers are not at all tinny as they were with my larger laptop and even with 1GB of RAM it is very fast, especially when on the Internet via my wireless connection.

I got mine on Amazon not Play simply because they had a nice little pink one, but I don't suppose that would appeal to you!

With all the hype about the NC10 on here which would not be as small and neat as mine, I just thought it was about time someone spoke up for the poor old Asuses!

  Barbara


    ----- Original Message -----
    From: ANDY COLLINS
    To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 7:32 PM
    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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