BeeR Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Any? This is from Best Buy, that hotbed of customer service: A netbook is a compact, streamlined mobile device designed for the Internet, so you can stay connected on the go. Get up-to-date news, the latest scores and weather information, access your e-mail and social networking sites, and enjoy digital videos, photos and music. Netbooks may look like laptops, but they don't have the full capabilities of a computer. They have a link which says "click here to see the diffs" but after about a half hour (or so it seemed) of some incredibly idiotic advertising video which told me NOTHING about the diffs I gave up. So what if any diff's are there besides size? None as far as I can tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaumont Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Any? This is from Best Buy, that hotbed of customer service: They have a link which says "click here to see the diffs" but after about a half hour (or so it seemed) of some incredibly idiotic advertising video which told me NOTHING about the diffs I gave up. So what if any diff's are there besides size? None as far as I can tell. I think Netbooks generally have weaker processing and memory and are meant to pretty much just surf the net and do email and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Netbooks: - Much lower power consumption - 10-12 inch screens - very small form factor - no CD/DVD drive They are ideal for people who want quick access to email/web, especially if you are on the go. I almost bought one last weekend and opted for a laptop for the same price at the last second. I was very interested in lower power and the durability that would come from being more compact with less moving parts, but in the end I wanted more speed and a DVD burner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Ah no CD, got it - do any come with a CD or is that a standard "netbook thing" - ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Ah no CD, got it - do any come with a CD or is that a standard "netbook thing" - ? Standard netbook thing. It's a great complimentary computer. I take it traveling, use it around the house, or when I don't want to have a cord connected to the wall. It's great for online stuff and typing up stuff. It definitely doesn't have the power of our other computers, but I don't need it for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Best Buy has an incredible deal on a notebook for $179. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Thx all. What kind of batter time can you get out of it (ie w/o recharging)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Woops..the $179 notebook is at Fry's. Not sure if you have one in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 This is a fantastic offer and one that I just might purchase.... http://specialoffers.verizonwireless.com/f...h#/black-friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Ah no CD, got it - do any come with a CD or is that a standard "netbook thing" - ? You can add an external drive for ~$49 and up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Thx all. What kind of batter time can you get out of it (ie w/o recharging)? Mine has a 6-cell battery. It gets around 7-8 hours on it per charge, or at least that's what the little battery icon in the corner tells me. Whatever it is, it's a lot longer than my laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 http://forums.thehuddle.com/index.php?show...&hl=netbook http://forums.thehuddle.com/index.php?show...&hl=netbook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 "S.O" just got a Gateway. Even comes with built-in webcam and mic - not exactly a necessity but kinda nice to have thrown in. Dinky little thing, I can see how it could be handy and a lot better to cart around than a full-up laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 They are extremely quiet since they don't actually have a drive that spins up or a fan to cool it off. The small screens can be restrictive, but the portability is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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