Comments on: Netbook Computers: The Frugal Laptop Alternative That Won’t Break The Bank

By: dsg29

dsg29 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:04:54 +0000

Where did you find it for $440? I went to the Gateway website and they list it for $749…

By: Baking Soda Makes a Good Exfoliant

Baking Soda Makes a Good Exfoliant — Sun, 31 May 2009 13:52:05 +0000

[...] from Bible Money Matters looked at netbook computers. I’m a fan myself and planning to write about my own experience at some point. This blog post [...]

By: Peter

Peter — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:23:19 +0000

I agree, as a bigger guy I don’t like the smaller keyboard either, but it’s something I can live with. I haven’t really tried too much video beyond youtube type stuff, so thanks for the report on that.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 30 May 2009 17:49:45 +0000

We have a Lenovo S10. I love the Netbook portability, it really is great for taking a computer places where you otherwise don't want to carry around a bulky laptop. Even though it isn't really designed for heavier use like video, I have tried my Slingplayer on it. I would say it struggled with that, even though it managed to display a continuous video feed most of the time. So anything like Slingplayer or more strenuous you really need a more powerful laptop. Just citing this as an example of where Netbooks start to slow down. I also dislike the smaller keyboard, but I can't have a smaller laptop and a larger keyboard and still get the portability, so that's a compromise I can live with. Toms last blog post..Our Current Plan - 2009

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:29:14 +0000

Yes, it can run pretty much anything a regular Windows XP computer can run, it just can’t run things like graphics intensive video games, or video editing suites very well.

By: Peak Personal Finance

Peak Personal Finance — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:44:35 +0000

This is great -- I've been wondering about whether I should consider buying a netbook for our young children to use. They would use it for kid-friendly web sites and perhaps some OpenOffice-type applications. I'm assuming the version of Windows XP on these can run those kinds of applications with out problems? Peak Personal Finances last blog post..Bank of America Home Loans Rates

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:07:53 +0000

wow, so you have the same one, huh? very cool. We love it too, and it is super portable.

I forgot to mention one other issue we had – the battery stopped taking a charge after two months. We took it back and were given a new one free of charge because it’s apparently a common issue. If it happens to you too, know that some are giving new batteries to replace, or if not, you can send it in to MSI to get one.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:17:27 +0000

I have the MSI Wind 100 and use it for everything I do now, all of my blogging, photo editing, everything. It is probably the best PC purchase I have ever made, I love the ultra portability of it. Kyles last blog post..Do It Yourself and Save – Boat Ownership

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 29 May 2009 11:46:24 +0000

I really love netbooks:
-Sufficient hardware for doing everything most people _need_ to do, and with minimal delay
-Typically, you get a less expensive OS with a netbook–one that’s faster, too! (Of course, you can install Ubuntu for free on any machine.)
-the small size makes it more portable on the go
-can be plugged into a monitor, keyboard, and mouse at home when you go into “power user” mode, so that the small size is no longer a problem

My wife has an Asus Eee running Linux, and she loves it!

By: MLR

MLR — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:20:52 +0000

I got a Gateway uc7308. Intel Pentium T3400 2.16GHz dual-core processor, 13.3" 1280x800 widescreen LCD, 3GB RAM, 250GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, HDMI out, and Windows Vista Home Premium. $440. I thought it was worth it to get the normal size laptop for $100 more! MLRs last blog post..ATM Fees: How to Avoid Them and Save Cash