Anyone here have a netbook? - Blu-ray Forum

SellmeyourDVD · 05-19-2009, 02:41 PM

How do you like it if you do? I've pretty much decided i'm getting this one:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...X0DER&v=glance

Does anyone use a 3g modem with theirs? I'm thinking of going to verizon and getting setup through them (i've never heard any complaints about their 3g service).

mikejet · 05-19-2009, 02:42 PM

I really want that Verizon one. I'm really considering it. is the $40 a month plan unlimited?

SellmeyourDVD · 05-19-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikejet

I really want that Verizon one. I'm really considering it. is the $40 a month plan unlimited?

No it's not

They have a $60 a month plan that is only for 5gb. The $40 is for 250mb

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/s...broadband+plan

Rob71 · 05-19-2009, 02:58 PM

I have the 8.9" Acer Aspire and love it. I am thinking of upgrading to the Asus though. I really like the fact that you can upgrade the RAM, HDD and network card by removing a few covers. Mine requires major surgery to get at everything. I have AT&T internet and get free service at Starbucks and a few other places. It's rare that I can't find a free hookup though so never really considered it.

SellmeyourDVD · 05-19-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob71

I have the 8.9" Acer Aspire and love it. I am thinking of upgrading to the Asus though. I really like the fact that you can upgrade the RAM, HDD and network card by removing a few covers. Mine requires major surgery to get at everything. I have AT&T internet and get free service at Starbucks and a few other places. It's rare that I can't find a free hookup though so never really considered it.

How does the internet usage go? Can you surf the net without fear of going over 250mb? I'm just worried abou going over on usage

Rob71 · 05-19-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SellmeyourDVD

How does the internet usage go? Can you surf the net without fear of going over 250mb? I'm just worried abou going over on usage

I've never really kept up with it, but all I use it for is surfing the net and keeping up with my e-mail while working out of town. I don't do a lot of file transfers, mainly a few pics when a problem comes up. Never been hit with any charges.

Galley · 05-19-2009, 03:49 PM

$40 for 250MB. Does that come with a tube of lubricant?

efesbe · 05-19-2009, 04:48 PM

A netbook would be great bathroom surfing

seriously. Keep one in every bathroom.

Chordata · 07-01-2010, 02:05 PM

Thinking about getting one soon.

What do you use them for if you have one?

Do you just use it as a second computer?

Is it your primary computer?

Do you have Word/Excel on it? If not, do you and how do you acess .doc files?

THanks!

popcornninja · 07-01-2010, 02:19 PM

We have 2 ASUS Netbooks at our home. They are very nice to have if you want to surf the web, use office apps, etc. We also have a couple desktops too.

My only complaint is that the smaller ones (less than 10.1" screen) sometimes come with a smaller shift key, so my hands have issues typing on them.

If you are looking for mobility though, you can't beat them (unless you go with an Ipad).

Chordata · 07-01-2010, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by popcornninja

We have 2 ASUS Netbooks at our home. They are very nice to have if you want to surf the web, use office apps, etc. We also have a couple desktops too.

My only complaint is that the smaller ones (less than 10.1" screen) sometimes come with a smaller shift key, so my hands have issues typing on them.

If you are looking for mobility though, you can't beat them (unless you go with an Ipad).

Which ASUS books do you have?

I'm considering the ASUS Eee PC 1001P-PU17 and the ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU17.

ManUtd · 07-01-2010, 03:26 PM

I have been using the Toshiba NB205 since late last year. I use it when I surf just about anywhere in the house. Speed, battery life and keyboard size are all great.

Rob71 · 07-01-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

Thinking about getting one soon.

What do you use them for if you have one?

Do you just use it as a second computer?

Is it your primary computer?

Do you have Word/Excel on it? If not, do you and how do you acess .doc files?

THanks!

I have an Acer Aspire One. It's one of the early 8.9" screen models. I'm in construction, and I use it mainly as an on the job computer. I am currently using Open Office 3.0 and a free generic photo editing program I got off of Download.com and everything works fine. I really like the 6 hour battery. I'm thinking of passing this one down to my mom or dad and upgrading maybe to an Asus.

lettucenpico · 07-01-2010, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by popcornninja

We have 2 ASUS Netbooks at our home. They are very nice to have if you want to surf the web, use office apps, etc. We also have a couple desktops too.

My only complaint is that the smaller ones (less than 10.1" screen) sometimes come with a smaller shift key, so my hands have issues typing on them.

If you are looking for mobility though, you can't beat them (unless you go with an Ipad).

Ipads are a joke.

Chordata · 07-01-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob71

I have an Acer Aspire One. It's one of the early 8.9" screen models. I'm in construction, and I use it mainly as an on the job computer. I am currently using Open Office 3.0 and a free generic photo editing program I got off of Download.com and everything works fine. I really like the 6 hour battery. I'm thinking of passing this one down to my mom or dad and upgrading maybe to an Asus.

Does Open Office open Word and Excel docs?

I went with this one today: Asus Eee PC 1005HA-PU17. Pretty much an impulse buy. For $279 and free 3-5 day shipping from Amazon, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB hard drive, bluetooth, Wireless-N, webcam, and Windows 7 Starter, I figured it'll be tough to beat.

Rob71 · 07-01-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O_V_N

Does Open Office open Word and Excel docs?

I went with this one today: Asus Eee PC 1005HA-PU17. Pretty much an impulse buy. For $279 and free 3-5 day shipping from Amazon, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB hard drive, bluetooth, Wireless-N, webcam, and Windows 7 Starter, I figured it'll be tough to beat.

Not sure about importing documents, I've only used it to create them. It did open a Microsoft Works document for me though. Not a bad price on that Asus, that's the one I'm looking at. One thing I liked about the Asus was that they have doors to access the RAM. My Acer didn't, so I stuck with what came with it. Had no intention of completely tearing everything apart for .5 GB.

popcornninja · 07-01-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O_V_N

Which ASUS books do you have?

I'm considering the ASUS Eee PC 1001P-PU17 and the ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-PU17.

I know one of them is a Eee PC 900HA. The other is a 1001, but can't be sure. I've been impressed with the performance and battery life. I can't think of any problems other than the smaller keyboard.

Chordata · 07-08-2010, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O_V_N

I went with this one today: Asus Eee PC 1005HA-PU17. Pretty much an impulse buy. For $279 and free 3-5 day shipping from Amazon, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB hard drive, bluetooth, Wireless-N, webcam, and Windows 7 Starter, I figured it'll be tough to beat.

Yes, I'm quoting myself. Finally got this sucker yesterday and I LOVE IT.

Honestly, the ONLY drawback for me is that I can't change the desktop wallpaper with Windows 7 Starter.

I'll either get over that, or upgrade to full Windows 7 (which I don't see myself doing).

riseup21 · 07-08-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Galley

$40 for 250MB. Does that come with a tube of lubricant?

Lol.

I'd just get a 13" notebook before I'd ever get a netbook. Its only a couple hundred more and they can do so much more when needed. Plus they weigh next to nothing just like netbooks.

Rob71 · 07-08-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by riseup21

Lol.

I'd just get a 13" notebook before I'd ever get a netbook. Its only a couple hundred more and they can do so much more when needed. Plus they weigh next to nothing just like netbooks.

What is their battery life like. With my new battery, I get about eight hours on a charge.

05-19-2009, 02:41 PM	#1
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	Anyone here have a netbook? How do you like it if you do? I've pretty much decided i'm getting this one: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...X0DER&v=glance Does anyone use a 3g modem with theirs? I'm thinking of going to verizon and getting setup through them (i've never heard any complaints about their 3g service).

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05-19-2009, 02:42 PM	#2
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	I really want that Verizon one. I'm really considering it. is the $40 a month plan unlimited?

05-19-2009, 02:58 PM	#4
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	I have the 8.9" Acer Aspire and love it. I am thinking of upgrading to the Asus though. I really like the fact that you can upgrade the RAM, HDD and network card by removing a few covers. Mine requires major surgery to get at everything. I have AT&T internet and get free service at Starbucks and a few other places. It's rare that I can't find a free hookup though so never really considered it.

05-19-2009, 03:49 PM	#7
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	$40 for 250MB. Does that come with a tube of lubricant?

05-19-2009, 04:48 PM	#8
efesbe Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:14	A netbook would be great bathroom surfing seriously. Keep one in every bathroom.

07-01-2010, 02:05 PM	#9
Chordata Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Home of N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Thinking about getting one soon. What do you use them for if you have one? Do you just use it as a second computer? Is it your primary computer? Do you have Word/Excel on it? If not, do you and how do you acess .doc files? THanks!

07-01-2010, 02:19 PM	#10
popcornninja Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Boise Home Theater Gallery:52 Blu-ray collection:507 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:272	We have 2 ASUS Netbooks at our home. They are very nice to have if you want to surf the web, use office apps, etc. We also have a couple desktops too. My only complaint is that the smaller ones (less than 10.1" screen) sometimes come with a smaller shift key, so my hands have issues typing on them. If you are looking for mobility though, you can't beat them (unless you go with an Ipad).

07-01-2010, 03:26 PM	#12
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	I have been using the Toshiba NB205 since late last year. I use it when I surf just about anywhere in the house. Speed, battery life and keyboard size are all great.

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