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. -- http://www.tink.co.uk/ _____ 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 <mailto:steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 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 _____ 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 * Chipset: Intel * CPU: Intel Mobile * Display: 8.9" (1024x600) * Memory (1 slot only): 1024MB * Storage (Solid State, on board): 12GB * Card Reader: SD/MMC * Connection: 802.11 b/g / 10/100 Ethernet * Expansion: 3 USB / VGA Port / Headphone/Mic-in * Camera: Yes (1.3M) * Battery Cell: 4 Cell * Colour and Paint Type: Black * OS: Windows XP (Preloaded) / Windows Live Suite, MS Works * AC Adapter: Output: 9.5V, 22W / Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal * Warranty: 2 year UK C&R