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Jul 25, 2009 | 08:28 PM

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BlueSander

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Don't bother getting those cheapo ones. You will feel so restricted to the point that you will want to throw it out the windows. Get yourself the new sony Z (used one are available many places, just have to keep your eyes open. I got mine when it first came out and with some negotiation with Sony, I got mine direct from them almost $500 cheaper than everybody else. Yea, I know how to talk lol). You will definitely thank me later on, I promise.

Jul 25, 2009 | 09:45 PM

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djantlive

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netbooks are pretty much useless. they are slower than a 8 yr old laptop. launching something takes like 10+ secs to even get a response.

i'd never buy an Asus. they are all about looks and have poor technical designs.

i stick with what works - toshiba, ibm. i want laptops that last for years since i am on it all day. nothing is more frustrating than a broken pc. well, maybe a broken car.

Jul 25, 2009 | 10:05 PM

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IIVVX

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Quote:

Originally Posted by djantlive

netbooks are pretty much useless. they are slower than a 8 yr old laptop. launching something takes like 10+ secs to even get a response.

what the hell are you talking about? i've used that samsung NC10 a bunch and never encountered any speed related issues. did you even read the first post in this thread? he simply needs to access his bloody emails and surf the web...he's not editing hd vids on the damn thing.

there is some retarded advice in this thread.

Jul 25, 2009 | 10:14 PM

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STLG

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Originally Posted by BlueSander

Here's a list of things I do on my laptop (in order of most often)
1. TS & other web surfing
2. Youtube & other basic media watching (

)
3. Email
4. Write papers for school
5. instant messaging

basically a "cheapo" is all I need. Sure it would be nice to get a high powered laptop but right now I've got limited $$ and other priorities.

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Originally Posted by djantlive

netbooks are pretty much useless. they are slower than a 8 yr old laptop. launching something takes like 10+ secs to even get a response.
i've never owned one, but i've tested out a few in retail stores and haven't experienced anything like that.

i'd never buy an Asus. they are all about looks and have poor technical designs.
I think you're mistaken with Macbooks

i stick with what works - toshiba, ibm. i want laptops that last for years since i am on it all day. nothing is more frustrating than a broken pc. well, maybe a broken car.
I agree that nothing would be more frustrating, but I'd rather buy a $300 laptop every 1-2 years than a $1500 laptop every 3.

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Originally Posted by IIVVX

I was thinking the same thing. Everyone is welcome to their own opinion, but uninformed ones are a bit useless in threads like these.

Jul 26, 2009 | 12:42 PM

#15

Tpup

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We just evaluted the new "mini" laptops and we have a Dell, Toshiba, ASUS, and a Lenovo. The ASUS and the Toshiba came out on top. I picked up a Toshiba running XP and it's great. I have a $2K laptop on my desk and for 99% of what I need the Toshiba runs great. I plugged it into my 24" display with a wireless keyboard and mouse, it's competitive with the big laptop in almost every way. It runs into issues with Photoshop and large video files but other than that it's great. Paid $430 for it and an extra 1Gig of RAM. Here's what I got:

Amazon.com: Toshiba Mini NB205-N312/BL 10.1-Inch Royal Blue Netbook - 9 Hour Battery Life: Computers & PC Hardware

Roy

ps. Full sized keyboard and 9 hour battery life.