Posted by MW/VA on 5/14/09 10:00am
Msg #288462

Mini 10" Netbook Computers

Is anyone using one of these in the business?

Reply by ML/PA on 5/14/09 10:22am
Msg #288464

I got an Acer Aspire One and love it. It's fast, small and I can do everything I need to do on it when on the road. The only thing lacking is an optical drive but I don't need that for what I'm using it for. The battery that came with it only lasts 1 1/2 hours but you can get them with a larger battery or just use the cord . I have NO complaints. So convenient!

Reply by Korey Humphreys on 5/14/09 11:01am
Msg #288469

I have an Asus Eee PC and it works perfectly! I love that it's small and portable. It took a couple of hours of use for me to get used to the keyboard, but now I can type on it without any problems.

After I purchased the Netbook, I signed up for Sprint's Mobile Broadband and now I can access the Internet anytime.

Reply by cntrlcalntry on 5/14/09 12:31pm
Msg #288481

Are you able to print docs off those? n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 5/14/09 12:41pm
Msg #288488

Glad you asked that...I'm very interested in one of these!

I am going to go around and take a look at them...considering purchasing one now that I have seen them. Thanks to the folks telling us about them.

Reply by BrendaTx on 5/14/09 12:50pm
Msg #288492

The price is very good...between $219 and $300

so far in my research. The HP that Sam's sells is $289 but seems to have more power/memory. Just my cursory review.

Reply by MW/VA on 5/14/09 1:11pm
Msg #288499

Re: The price is very good...between $219 and $300

Sam's is advertising a Dell right now. From what I gather you need to know if they have a 3-cell or 6-cell battery. Some have more battery power.

Reply by BrendaTx on 5/14/09 2:20pm
Msg #288516

Thanks for the tip, Marilyn! Good point!

And hard drive size. 8GB is really small. 16GB is marginal. My Laptop which I have only had for about three months now has a 160 gb hd and it already has 25 gb full with software...and system restore.

Reply by trnsa_IL on 5/14/09 4:09pm
Msg #288523

Yes, My husband purchased the Eee PC 1000HEB weeks ago, and

he loves it. He researched the netbooks and found this one to be highly reccommended.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&id=pcat17071&type=page&st=eee+pc+1000&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960

He said it has a 6 cell (6 hour) battery,with the ATOM processor, but it is mainly for light duty and web surfing. I have used this netbook to print docs. Although it does not have MS word, he downloaded Open Office and I can use his netbook in a pinch.

My husband is a Mac Man, but he wanted something small and inexpensive to surf with while on the bus between home and work. The transit buses here have free WiFi, so this was a perfect fit for him since he didn't want to spend the money for a Macbook. We (the whole family) collectively purchased a Macbook for our 19 yr old as a graduation present last year. Needless to say he LOVES it, and so does my hubby.

Hope this helps,
Tonya

Reply by Dennis D Broadbooks on 5/14/09 5:38pm
Msg #288528

The Most Important Question of the Day is...

...where in the world have you been keeping yourself, my good man?

Reply by rengel/CA on 5/14/09 2:06pm
Msg #288509

I'm researching them now, not onlly good for the biz, but I'm also planning to take it in my saddlebag while traveling on the motorcycle. ; )