2009-10-01, 07:17 PM
ndynslvr Wrote:First of all google sucks,
Id rather bing and decide. Not to mention Id rather prefer that google does not try to monopolize every area of computing, and will therefore probably use XP/Ubuntu/Hackintosh
Second, I said Im looking into dual enrollment and starting college asap, which I intend doing the next term. Sorry if my post was too long for you to read
Third, after doing more research I realized I can skip the wifi card and get a 70 dollar a/b/g/n adapter that uses a usb.
That's a bold statement, seeing as Google is the most visited website in the world, as well as the most powerful brand in the world, and #1 best company to work for.
BUT THAT'S SO OFF-TOPIC. XD
Yeah, I suggested the Eee PC 1008HA to the above poster and she went ahead and bought herself one, too, and AFAIK she loves it.
Specs:
1. 10.1" Glossy Display Monitor
2. Sleekest netbook on the market. No joke. (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6834220530)
3. Intel Atom N280 - Most recent Atom processor so far. 1.66 GHz standard, but the FSB runs at like ~1.8 anyway. Can be easily OC'd to 2.0 GHz.
4. 1GB RAM with 1 RAM slot. Max is 2GB RAM.
5. 160 GB HD with Eee 10 (or 20?) GB of Eee Online Storage.
6. A good 5 to 6 hour battery life.
7. Wireless B/G/N capability.
8. Built-in VGA adapter hidden under the laptop. Pretty handy.
Not gonna lie, there IS cons:
1. Only 2 USB ports.
2. No RAM door. Must be "opened" to replace RAM. (Not hard, I've done it).
If you look at the 1005HA, it's basically the same thing (except it's uglier) and a longer battery life (they claim up to 10) and a RAM door.
As far as netbook vs. ultra-portable...it just depends on how much you're willing to pay, really. Smaller with lower specs for cheaper, or bigger with higher specs for more money, but keeping good portability.