[access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited

  • From: "Eleanor Burke" <eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:31:46 -0000

I'd have to agree with that review and for the first time ever I even managed to set up my wireless connection myself. Go for it everyone, a brill Christmas present to yourself. 


Eleanor
----- Original Message ----- From: "James Scholes" <james@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
To: "Mann, Madleen" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 4:11 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited
Hi all, here is a short review someone who owns one of these NC10's has just sent me over MSN: This machine gets the go ahead in every possible way. As somewhat of a laptop junky, right through my school days till now, I wanted something a little different. The Samsung NC10 is all it's cracked up to be and more. It's fast, reliable, very quiet, stable, and the battery really can perform for 7 hours. The screen is clear, the touchpad does what a touchpad should do, though many people will find it a little annoying to get used too at first, the connectivity is fantastic, and I think the keyboard has to be one of the NC10's best assets. It's firm and not at all flimsy as one might expect from such a small machine. Ram is easy to fit, and I changed the 1 GB for a 2 GB stick in no time at all. It's simply the case of removing one screw, and if you have any familiarity with fullsized laptops, the spring-loaded ram is just what you'd expect. No hidden quirks or issues to deal with, this machine is a must have for anyone wishing to go for something a little different. Whether you like to surfe the web, play the odd game, read a book or take advantage of free Wifi at Starbuck's or your local supermarket. 

On Monday, December 15, 2008 at 02:34 PM (GMT), Mann, Madleen wrote:
Hi adrien,
I would think, you would not need it since the keyboard is quite a good size. 

But you can connect any normal size keyboard to the laptop.

Take care,
Madleen

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Sent: 15 December 2008 13:44
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited

Hi

Is there any advantage to my buying an external keypad for
my new netbook like I use for my laptop?


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[mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of James Scholes
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 12:33 PM
To: G. McFarlane
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited

Hi, Joikuspot will work with all networks, and yes, it sends
your 3G, or HSDPA internet connection out as a constant WiFi
signal for the laptop to pick up. It also supports WEP
encryption so that you can go somewhere public and use it
without a load of people using your connection as well.

On Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 01:10 AM (GMT), G.
McFarlane wrote:
Hi James
Can you be a bit more specific about Joikuspot . Are you
saying that if you
go about with a laptop and your N95 this program sends a
constant wifi
signal from the phone which can then be picked up by the
laptop? This would
then save dongles etc. Does it use the higher speeds  (I
think it's HDSA or
something like that), if it's available as opposed to 3G?
Does it only work with 02 or would it work on other
suppliers?
Thanks.
Gordon McFarlane
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To: "Jackie Cairns" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 4:27 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbook thread revisited



Hi 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, I think the

spec on the Advent and Samsung were identical.  I think

the Asuss 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.



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Sent: 12 December 2008 11:23
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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.
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Subject: [access-uk] Netbook thread revisited




Hi All



Apologies 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 Asuss

machines, as well as a similar spec Packard-Bell and the

Samsung.  I

chose 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 its

portability, 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, microphone

and headphone sockets, and a battery life purported to be

around the 2.5

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 a

slight variation on the estimated battery life.  For me -

and this is

very personal to the individual - the Samsung had just

that bit nicer

keyboard.



So far, so brill!!



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Technology

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