Interested in a Netbook or lower power laptop that runs cool (doesn't require external cooling like
this) and has long (6-8 hour) battery life. Would like to run Windows 7 so Chromebook is not a good candidate for me. And of course want to come in around $200. I know there a lot of candidates here but would really appreciate user's real life experience. Thanks.
posted by gilast
on Apr 23, 2013 -
6 answers
I have a small netbook (Samsung NC10), running Windows XP, that I very much like for travel. But in some places, it doesn't connect to the internet over wifi. I've never tried to figure out why, or fix it: it's so far always been somewhere I could either skip being connected for a few days or plug directly into a router. But for an upcoming trip I'd like some help with a better plan and some tools and resources.
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posted by still_wears_a_hat
on Jan 23, 2013 -
5 answers
Help an easily confused person with netbook needs (or do I want a starter ThinkPad?) - some snowflake details inside. Particularly interested in 11" netbooks, but at a huge, giant loss about how to proceed - like, ridiculously helpless here.
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posted by Frowner
on Dec 7, 2012 -
21 answers
Would the Chromebook be right for me as a writing device? I'm looking to replace my old netbook I use for writing with something more swish and it looks to fit the bill, however I'm not a Google Docs user - how easy is it to transition to from using OpenOffice/Word? How well does the local storage/offline working option work? How easy is it to export Word files and how well does formatting carry over? Is there anything else i need to know?
posted by Artw
on Nov 27, 2012 -
10 answers
Any recommendations for an inexpensive and highly portable netbook? I want to run the PC version of SPSS on it and take it to my stats class. I will also want to check email, but that's about it.
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posted by mlle valentine
on Sep 17, 2012 -
5 answers
I need advice choosing electronic device/s to perform 2 different tasks (e-books and streaming music from an external HD to Surround sound receiver)
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posted by plumberonkarst
on Aug 1, 2012 -
7 answers
Acer netbook keyboard and mouse threatening to quit working any minute now. Hoping someone can point me to the right place for assistance before it's too late.
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posted by she's not there
on Jul 22, 2012 -
6 answers
Looking for a netbook that's great for general web surfing and streaming video. What is there that meets those needs? preferably, sub $400
posted by tylerfulltilt
on Jun 18, 2012 -
17 answers
Emergency laptop purchase in Madison WI or Las Vegas NV. I dropped mine on the hard world. I go to Vegas tomorrow for research. What and where should I buy.
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posted by Mngo
on Mar 29, 2012 -
7 answers
I'd like to replace my 2 or 3 year-old Acer 12-inch netbook with something that has more horsepower. But I still want something that's
small and light with at least
6 hours of battery life. I also want a netbook or laptop that's sturdy and
doesn't get hot or have a loud fan. It looks like the Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook meets my needs and it gets very good reviews. Although I'm nervous about it having only a 3-cell battery. I also like the specs for Lenovo's $750 Thinkpad Edge e220s but there are no customer reviews for it on Newegg or Amazon. I'd like your input and to know if I've overlooked any other good choices. I'd rather spend $500 than $800, but I might be willing to pay even more for a truly great machine.
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posted by 14580
on Mar 27, 2012 -
28 answers
AustinFilter: Austiners - where can I buy a durable bag for a male, today, that would hold something about the size of a netbook or a little bigger (a standard size notebook/messenger bag is too big) that has a shoulder strap for easy carryin' around?
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posted by bitterkitten
on Mar 14, 2012 -
12 answers
Recommend me a decent, cheap hard drive for my HP netbook (or at least a reliable site to shop from)
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posted by Brodiggitty
on Feb 24, 2012 -
6 answers
A cat peed on my netbook, now it smells like cat pee. What to do about the awful smell?
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posted by Memo
on Feb 6, 2012 -
3 answers
How to restore NB305 netbook to out-of-box state after installing Ubuntu, possibly on the recovery partition?
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posted by little_c
on Dec 27, 2011 -
2 answers
What netbook should I buy for my mother who has very limited experience with computers?
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posted by vidur
on Dec 21, 2011 -
33 answers
Problems with my netbook that I don't understand! Linux/Chrome/Flash...details inside.
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posted by altopower
on Dec 18, 2011 -
4 answers
NetbookSalefilter: I have two netbooks...A Dell mini Inspiron 910 w/ a solid state HD and Dell Latitude 2100 w/ a SATA hd. I like both and i want to sell one. Which one should i keep, i cant decide? Opinions Please.
posted by flipmiester99
on Nov 15, 2011 -
10 answers
How can I turn my netbook into an in-car entertainment center? What software should I use, and what peripherals would make sense in an in-car setting?
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posted by mdavis1982
on Sep 11, 2011 -
2 answers
I want a small, lightweight, Windows-based computer that's cheap, durable, and a pleasure to use. I need it for basic productivity, in-class note-taking, and web browsing. Am I looking a Thinkpad x120e, or am I missing something crucial?
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posted by Scientist
on Sep 5, 2011 -
11 answers
What's the best device for reading and annotating PDFs? I'm trying to decide between a tablet pc (maybe the Lenovo X220T), a netbook fitted with a PixelQi screen, an Entourage Edge, an OLPC, or some sort of e-reader. Any other suggestions, are of course, welcome.
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posted by matkline
on Aug 1, 2011 -
14 answers
Does an elementary school student need more than the cloud? The hand-me-down laptop that my 7 year old daughter has been using to do homework and online lessons on has bit the dust. I'm all google-y eyed (pun intended) about a Chrome book as a replacement... but does it make sense?
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posted by tdischino
on Jul 30, 2011 -
14 answers
Linux netbook filter: So, I'm looking for a fairly inexpensive Linux netbook - mostly to websurf and do some light data-processing. I've looked around and the ZaReason, Inc. Teo Pro looks good for the price point. Do you agree? What upgrades seem worth the price?
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posted by driley
on Jul 25, 2011 -
12 answers
I have a well aged Dell e1505. I'm thinking about upgrading to a 11.6"/12.1" sized AMD Fusion based netbook. Performance-wise, will I suffer a setback, be about equal, or ahead of my Dell?
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posted by bionic.junkie
on Jul 17, 2011 -
11 answers
Buying a netbook, but can't decide which one. Do you have one you love? One you hate? What's the best way to decide when all of the specs are same-same-but-different?
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posted by equivocator
on Jul 10, 2011 -
26 answers
I guess all hospices will be required to use computer charting only this fall. Now I need a netbook? Laptop? Ipad? I'm obviously clueless about these things and have spent all morning trying to research to no avail....
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posted by yodelingisfun
on Jul 3, 2011 -
13 answers
Just acquired an old EeePC 900. My first thought was to play around with Meego on it, but Meego requires a 901. What would be something fun or quirky that I could do with this old hunk of white plastic?
posted by drleary
on Jun 20, 2011 -
7 answers
What would work as a portable device for my dad with aging eyesight to check email and browse the web?
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posted by pinksoftsoap
on Jun 13, 2011 -
9 answers
How do I hide a computer when I’m not using it? I want to use a PC in the living area of my house but not leave electronics in plain sight.
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posted by coondognd
on Apr 26, 2011 -
12 answers
Looking for a tablet-like media device that plays ripped DVDs, and easily saves and views PDFs and Word docs to take with me travelling. Fitting in a small carry bag would be great as well.
Difficulty: Not an iPad.
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posted by evadery
on Apr 26, 2011 -
26 answers
It's all gone dark here....My Acer Aspire One AOD150 is just out of warranty and the screen will not wake up from sleep. I'm out of tricks and wondering if it's just time to buy a new lappy.
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posted by teleri025
on Apr 11, 2011 -
6 answers
Asking for a friend: "Netbook-ubuntu-linux-dual boot-newbie question: recently purchased a Toshiba NB310 netbook. Please recommend me a version of ubuntu to install."
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posted by oracle bone
on Mar 31, 2011 -
13 answers
I need a SEXY laptop. Budget 1000 Euros (but willing to stretch if its worth it)
I love chrome, polished metal, glass and the black or white macbooks!
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posted by freddymetz
on Dec 27, 2010 -
14 answers
What's the best netbook for a 17-year-old boy for Christmas? Yes, I know I am an idiot to be asking this at the last minute.
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posted by Srudolph
on Dec 17, 2010 -
9 answers
Where can I learn more about how one's laptop can be remotely used by others, specifically pertaining to keystrokes, text saved in the cloud such as in a blogpost draft or yahoo mail or some such with a particular emphasis on means to identify and secure one's work, even if offline?
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posted by The Lady is a designer
on Dec 17, 2010 -
4 answers
I live in Los Angeles and have Time Warner for my internet connection and Verizon for my cell service. If I buy a WiFi-capable netbook from Verizon, will it pick up the the signal from my wireless router I'm already using at home? If so, does this mean I don't have to pay any monthly charges for having the netbook?
posted by AONeal79
on Dec 16, 2010 -
4 answers
