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Thinking about a netbook

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hank_hill
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looking for thoughts on my plan

i'm going to a tech school for graphic design and living at home. my home desktop is set up great with all the applications i need. so i don't think i need to go out and get a macbook pro. so i was thinking about getting a netbook for doing some research between classes maybe type up some small things if need be. and doing large projects and assignments on my desktop at home

i was looking at

this toshiba
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Toshiba-NB255-N240/14335613

this sony
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-10.1-VAIO-VPCM121AX-Laptop-PC-with-Intel-Atom-N450-Processor-Windows-7-Starter/14663175

this dell
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dell-10.1-160-GB-IM10-3067SWH/12456228

any advice would be a great help thanks!
Aug 30 2010 11:20PM
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ReedSkis~
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From personal experience, I would avoid a net book, and if this is in your price range, consider this setup instead:

ipad with keyboard
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CourseNotes application (http://www.coursenotesapp.com/)


Another plus would be the variety of design related applications that are available for the iPad such as Adobe Ideas, Autodesk's Sketchbook and other note taking/productivity apps like Evernote and dropbox.

Sorry If this isn't what you were looking for, I don't know much about netbooks, but what I do know is that I love my iPad!

Good luck with your decision!
Aug 30 2010 11:34PM
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hank_hill
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thats something i'll look into. an i able to save files like word docs and transfer them to my desktop. i dont know much about ipads
Aug 30 2010 11:40PM
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BIG-DUMPS
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Netbooks are nice, yes.
Aug 30 2010 11:43PM
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Balto
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word docs no, but ipads to have apple works available
Aug 30 2010 11:43PM
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inb4_UMAD
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i'd get the sony, but then again, i don't know what i'm talking about.

my current laptop is a 13'' toshiba satellite with 2.1ghz dual core pentium processor, 4gb of ram and windows 7 os. it ain't horrible, but the wifi connection passes out all the time, isn't as fast as other peeps (the internet speeeeeed) and is just a general pain in the ass.

therefore, imo, dont get the toshiba.
Aug 30 2010 11:45PM
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hank_hill
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yea i have no clue what to look for with computer specs other then storage space and resolution stuff.
Aug 30 2010 11:49PM
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awesomeness17
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look at the alienware m11x. its packs so much for how small it is and kicks most computer's asses. not really a netbook but it is about as light
Aug 30 2010 11:50PM
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Static
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I have an Eee; it's good for playing videos and surfing the world wide web
Aug 30 2010 11:51PM
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hank_hill
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i dont think alienware is necessary for what im using it for but thanks for the tip
Aug 30 2010 11:53PM
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Shlogan
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I'm on a netbook right now, i think i have the same dell model as the one you posted a link for. I got it today through my school, every student gets one. becuase i did not purchase it myself (havent done any research on net books in general) I'm not sure what should be expected of it so unfortunatley i can't help very much. the thing ive noticed coming from using my macbook thats about 3 years old is that its pretty slow, starting up as well as running applications is a lot slower than im used to. if i were you i would look into the ipad though, its a lot cooler and possibley more functionable than this.

Aug 30 2010 11:53PM
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hank_hill
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thanks for all this great input guys +k for all keep it coming


i think this might be another one im looking at
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dell-10.1-Inspiron-Mini-1012-Netbook-PC-with-Intel-Atom-Processor-6-Cell-Battery-and-Windows-7-Starter/14663170#Specifications
Aug 30 2010 11:56PM
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vincentlee223
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the dell sucks. my cousins got them and i couldnt not stand using them and they hate them now too after their first year in uni.
check out Eeepc and Asus, 2 very solid brands. Toshiba is known for bad quality.
Aug 31 2010 1:18AM
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hank_hill
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good to know i'll look into those bands
Aug 31 2010 2:48PM
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vincentlee223
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couldn't stand them *
Aug 31 2010 3:16PM
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