Looking for the perfect laptop for traveling. Priorities are durability, lightness, and battery life, in that order. Performance is not too important, but it must run Windows 7 like a champ. Willing to consider netbooks.
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posted by Afroblanco
on Oct 29, 2009 -
19 answers
I am thinking of hackintoshing a netbook and would like some guidance from those with some experience in this area. I have several questions:
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posted by Bango Skank
on Oct 24, 2009 -
18 answers
Clueless noob here who's never owned any mobile eq, not even a cell phone. Have 2 aging PCs @ home, not networked. Just been offered an excellent deal on a netbook, and envision sitting anywhere in my house using it instead of sharing desktops w my kids. I live in a major metropolitan area; with a netbook, will I likely get internet wherever I go? Or do I have to (1) set up a home wireless network and (2) use the netbook only @ coffee shops?
posted by Nicky Diva
on Oct 16, 2009 -
10 answers
Unbreakable netbooks/netbook cases?: I've realised the one feature I really need in a $350 netbook, is one I can get a case for one so I don't *break* it...
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posted by Elysum
on Oct 15, 2009 -
10 answers
How exactly does one go about fixing a corrupt XP registry or reinstalling XP on a device with no optical drive?
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posted by Teira
on Oct 6, 2009 -
6 answers
Why are my netbook's USB 2.0 ports running at 1.1 speed under XP Pro, and what can I do to fix this?
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posted by yggdrasil
on Oct 3, 2009 -
7 answers
Cheapest computing possibilities that will not die within six weeks? Used, new, whatever, I'm looking for something that will let me browse the net, do word processing/spreadsheets, and play music at least.
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posted by schroedinger
on Sep 15, 2009 -
22 answers
Another netbook question: my 4 year old VAIO laptop is just about on its last leg, and I'm looking to replace it with a netbook as my primary computer. More specifics inside.
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posted by Quidam
on Aug 22, 2009 -
19 answers
Can you recommend a mini-spreadsheet program for Windows XP, preferably freeware? It will be running on a tiny laptop in a place with no internet access, so OpenOffice is too big and online solutions are too... online.
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posted by No-sword
on Aug 7, 2009 -
19 answers
I just bought a netbook (a HP Mini 110) and want to buy a couple of games to play on a forthcoming trip. However, most games won't run because of the graphics processor and odd screen size (1024 x 576). What games can you suggest that might run well on this?
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posted by baggers
on Jul 27, 2009 -
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So I'm looking for a netbook. I know there are many comparisons online, and questions asked on here, but I'm drowning under the amount of reviews and the different type of netbooks. Especially as there seem to be new ones coming out each month. So which one would be best for me currently?
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posted by Petrot
on Jul 3, 2009 -
20 answers
Does software exist which will allow me to use my PC's DVD drive as an external USB drive for my netbook?
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posted by whir
on May 20, 2009 -
8 answers
probably-hopeless-filter: Where can I find an 8.9" netbook with a "real" HD (not solid-state) running linux in a store? I'm in Chapel Hill, willing to go to Raleigh, Durham, Hillsborough, Cary, Apex, wherever (Charlotte or Greensboro would be too far). I've checked all the obvious-to-me places.
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posted by amtho
on Apr 22, 2009 -
25 answers
Does anyone know about some online laptop stores based in Sweden?
Or do you know of any way to figure out what netbook laptops are on the market in Swedish stores, so I can do the research in advance?
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posted by hoobichu
on Apr 7, 2009 -
4 answers
I have a new EeePC 1000HE with Windows XP, which I want to use for both web development and casual web browsing. Are there security issues with installing Apache and PHP on a machine that is also used to access public wireless internet? If so, what steps can I take to make my netbook more secure?
posted by oulipian
on Apr 5, 2009 -
5 answers
What kind of "hardware damage" are we talking about? Netbook screen resolution question inside - please help.
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posted by Baby_Balrog
on Mar 30, 2009 -
10 answers
GeekFilter: I just bought an Asus eee PC 900 (the model with the 16 GB HD). I needed a spare laptop fast, since my MacBook Pro had a mishap on the road and has to be repaired. I bought the eee at Best Buy, so it's running Win XP and not Linux. Problem: it's very slow. Question: should I return it, or put Linux on it when I get home?
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posted by sister nunchaku of love and mercy
on Mar 30, 2009 -
14 answers
Sold internationally on eBay (I'll never do it again) but couldn't ship via the method the buyer wanted. Do I refund the difference, or chalk it up to lessons learned?
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posted by littlerobothead
on Mar 6, 2009 -
15 answers
I recently bought an MSI Wind u100 160G 3 Cell netbook, and am very happy with the little thing. I used to have a mac, am familiar with windows, but am considering going the LINUX route.
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posted by maca
on Feb 20, 2009 -
12 answers
How does the Macbook Air with OS X compare to the Dell Mini 12 running XP or Ubuntu?
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posted by 2oh1
on Feb 16, 2009 -
15 answers
I'd like to buy my ~10 year old nephew a laptop to play World of Warcraft on. Smaller is better, cheaper is better.
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posted by Skorgu
on Jan 9, 2009 -
12 answers
Cheap, lightweight(ish) PC laptop with an optical drive? Or should I just spring for a MacBook?
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posted by lunasol
on Jan 6, 2009 -
14 answers
I need some help picking a new laptop to replace my current laptop (early-2008 MacBook), as it no longer suits my needs. Full details inside.
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posted by -1
on Nov 18, 2008 -
12 answers
Can I reliably run Tracktion 2 on a netbook? I'm especially interested in the MSI Wind, but open to other options (Asus, Dell, etc.). Inside, more details on what I envision doing.
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posted by Artifice_Eternity
on Nov 3, 2008 -
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