Hi everyoneI considered the Samsung netbook as I saw it had the cream of all the other netbooks. However having also a Dell xps1210, the Samsung isn't too much smaller. I looked at the Dell Netbook Inspiron Mini 9 and found it to be more to my liking. Yes it's quite a bit smaller and lighter. Yes, the keys are smaller but after a short time it's easy to touch type again. There are one or two inconveniences like the Function keys needing to be called by shortcuts, but for me it's ultra portable. It has solid state memory and no hard drive, but most programs I wish at present to carry about with me won't take up more than 8GB of memory. Additionally of course memory cards, usb2 flash and external hard drives expand this. Dell are doing an offer for this at £279 (Windows XP edition) and a little more expensively Vodafone have their own version - internally it has the ability to log on to the Vodafone network at 3g or HDSA speeds without having a dongle or external phone. Bluetooth ,Wifi, etc. make this an excellent communication tool. The battery although smaller than the Samsung's seems to give fairly good and long results from a charge - 3 or 4 hours+. By the way Vodafone's offer is £25 a month for 2 years. For the person on the move this can be quite good as you can access the internet outside of all wifi areas. The Samsung is probably the best at the minute, but if anyone's looking for lightness, compactness and good connectivity then perhaps they might wish to look at the Dell or Vodafone offer.
Gordon McFarlane----- Original Message ----- From: <saqib500@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Hi. Yes I am. Your not the only one who has bought one of these. A friend has bought the same model yesterday. The machine is becoming popular on this list.-original message- Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited From: "Eleanor Burke" <eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: 14/12/2008 10:11 pm Are you in UK Saqib. I think I will enjoy the NC10 when travelling and visiting friends and family. Eleanor From: "Saqib" <saqib500@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:20 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisitedHi Eleanor. I have my PC setup in the dining room with 2.1 speakers fromCreative. They sound good with a 30 wot output. The trouble is it's alwayscold in there in the evenings despite the central heating. This is when I use my laptop. Plus it's much more comfortable sitting back on your sofa with the laptop. The desktop gets used a lot in the summer as it's nice and cool in the dining room.----- Original Message ----- From: "Eleanor Burke" <eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 6:27 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisitedYou've got a fair point there Saqib because I would only invasage using mine out and about. At home I prefer to use my PC, not even necessarily a laptop unless two people are using computers. Eleanor----- Original Message ----- From: "Saqib" <saqib500@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 4:57 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisitedHi Carrol. Personally I don't think the fan is loud. These machines are really meant to be used for short periods of time. A couple of hours is quite ok but if someone wants to keep a machine running longer then a traditional laptop would be a better option.----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 4:28 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisitedWe have an Advent 4211 and I don't consider the fan too loud. We haven'tused it for long periods at a stretch so I don't know either if it getstoo hot, but we're pleased enough for what we paid and for the reason we need it. Mike is not a heavy user and just likes to keep up with his email and music, with occasional quick surfing, and he's happy. -- Carol carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx----- Original Message ----- From: "Saqib" <saqib500@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 5:39 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisitedHi James. Some people did report that the fan was a bit loud on the Advent 4211. I sometimes use my phone as a modem by USB connection. I get a decent connection and browsing speed. The Samsung netbook sounds nice and I will look into it in the new year.----- Original Message ----- From: "James Scholes" <james@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: "Jackie Cairns" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 4:27 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisitedHi Saqib, I didn't like the Advent because of the pour build quality and keyboard design. Also, the machine tended to get rather hot when using it. And by the way, I use a program called Joikuspot on my Nokia N95 which transmits my 3G internet from O2 from my phone as a WiFi signal. I then can connect to the internet anywhere on the netbook without having to disable my phone by removing my Sim. On Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11:58 AM (GMT), Jackie Cairns wrote: Hi Saqib Yes I did, and would have gone for it had it not been for the keyboard. I just preferred the Samsung as I found the keyboard on the Advent very flat and not quite as tactile. What I mean by that is that some keyboards are very flat, and the keys don't feel separated. Otherwise, Ithink the spec on the Advent and Samsung were identical. I think theAsuss was even smaller, which is fine if you want something really tiny. I would just recommend people go out there and have a feel of these machines before buying. While they are pretty much alike, there are some subtle differences on the keyboard and shape of the machine that might have a differing appeal. I think the Packard-Bell had a dual core processor, but I just didn't like it, and am not a fan of that brand anyway. Jackie Cairns Braille Support Adviser Email: Jackie.Cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sight and Sound Technology Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6WD Telephone: 01604 798024 Fax: 01604 798090 Web: www.sightandsound.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Saqib Sent: 12 December 2008 11:23 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited Hi Jacky Did you come across the Advent 4213? That one has a simcard slot under the battery and you just insert a Three simcard in and use their broadband. This feature is useful for when out and about. No need to look for a wifi hotspot. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairns@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Cc: <bcab@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 9:14 AM Subject: [access-uk] Netbook thread revisitedHi AllApologies for cross-posting for those subscribed to both lists, but this topic has been covered on Access UK and BCAB recently.Having been very interested in the thread of Netbooks, I decided to have a wander round while on a couple of days leave last week, and have now purchased the Samsung NC10. I looked at the Advent and Asussmachines, as well as a similar spec Packard-Bell and the Samsung. Ichose the latter because I just liked the keyboard that little bit better. For those who use a Pac Mate qwerty, the keys on the Samsung are not unlike it, and I felt comfortable typing on it without feeling too cramped up for space.I've now installed JAWS, K1000 and Microsoft Office Professional 2003,and find it works a treat with these and other programs I have added and use regularly. In fact, it's a cracker! I particularly love itsportability, and bought a nice little bag that takes its mains charger and has room for other items like an external drive or USB pen.For those interested in wanting to buy one of these machines, the Samsung NC10 comes with 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, WiFi and Bluetooth, Windows XP Home, has three USB ports, ethernet connection, microphoneand headphone sockets, and a battery life purported to be around the2.5 hour mark. They come in I believe blue, white and black, the latter being the choice I went for. They cost around £300.All the machines I looked at had very similar specifications, with aslight variation on the estimated battery life. 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