Comments on: What’s the Allure of these Netbooks? http://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:37:17 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: TommyRhttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-704705 TommyR Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:29:02 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-704705 I'm a 10+ year Mac user and have a 701 eeepc and love it. It's a second, cheap net appliance basically. Leave it on the kitchen table for quick googling goodness, take it to work. Plus I'm kind of a geek too. Just got an XO laptop and they are kind if neat but not as fast or good as an eeepc of coarse..... I’m a 10+ year Mac user and have a 701 eeepc and love it. It’s a second, cheap net appliance basically. Leave it on the kitchen table for quick googling goodness, take it to work.
Plus I’m kind of a geek too. Just got an XO laptop and they are kind if neat but not as fast or good as an eeepc of coarse…..

]]> By: Teebohttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-704426 Teebo Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:37:03 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-704426 I own an EeePC 901 running XP and the ONLY, I repeat, ONLY flaw I can find is that the 4Gb partition (C:) that is reserved for the XP installation can fill up in a few months with regular usage.My tips? Uninstall any unnecessary aplications from said "C:" drive. For the ones you want to keep, reinstall them to the D: drive (the rest of the 8Gb SSD disk). This is what I did for Skype, Firefox, and the included SunOffice apps.Then, if you need even more space on your C: partition, just right-click on the C: drive icon, go to Properties, and click the "Compress data to save space" box near the bottom. After about half an hour your C: will gain about 1,5Gb of space, and continue working great.Does anybody know of another laptop with an 8-hour battery? Sorry folks, only the EeePC with its "small" SSD disk. And that is why it is perfect as a Netbook. I consider all other laptops to be Ginormous, heavy, battery-guzzling and huge-keyed compared to the EeePC, which is the size of a Mouse Pad. I own an EeePC 901 running XP and the ONLY, I repeat, ONLY flaw I can find is that the 4Gb partition (C:) that is reserved for the XP installation can fill up in a few months with regular usage.

My tips? Uninstall any unnecessary aplications from said “C:” drive. For the ones you want to keep, reinstall them to the D: drive (the rest of the 8Gb SSD disk). This is what I did for Skype, Firefox, and the included SunOffice apps.

Then, if you need even more space on your C: partition, just right-click on the C: drive icon, go to Properties, and click the “Compress data to save space” box near the bottom. After about half an hour your C: will gain about 1,5Gb of space, and continue working great.

Does anybody know of another laptop with an 8-hour battery? Sorry folks, only the EeePC with its “small” SSD disk. And that is why it is perfect as a Netbook. I consider all other laptops to be Ginormous, heavy, battery-guzzling and huge-keyed compared to the EeePC, which is the size of a Mouse Pad.

]]> By: Ron Knightshttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-702580 Ron Knights Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:13:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-702580 These netbooks remind me of an experience I had years ago with an outdated computer.I could barely load some web pages because the computer was so wimpy.Now why would I want to pay $300+ for the privilege of having another outdated computer? These netbooks remind me of an experience I had years ago with an outdated computer.

I could barely load some web pages because the computer was so wimpy.

Now why would I want to pay $300+ for the privilege of having another outdated computer?

]]> By: Calvin Joneshttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-702474 Calvin Jones Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:18:39 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-702474 I love my Acer Aspire One... it's amazingly small and light, but the keyboard is an ample size for quick touch typing and the screen is amazing for something so small.I went for the 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD Linux option and so far it flies along... makes switching back to the Vista laptop for heavyweight work a chore!You can <a href="http://blog.cjwriting.com/2008/12/30/acer-aspire-one-netbook-review/" rel="nofollow">see my review here...</a> a seriously impressive little machine. I love my Acer Aspire One… it’s amazingly small and light, but the keyboard is an ample size for quick touch typing and the screen is amazing for something so small.

I went for the 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD Linux option and so far it flies along… makes switching back to the Vista laptop for heavyweight work a chore!

You can see my review here… a seriously impressive little machine.

]]> By: Adamhttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-702449 Adam Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:43:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-702449 Got myself a Toshiba Satellite. It does the job. Runs Vista on it. Not the best thing in the world though. The display is bland and dark. However, I am writing on it, not editing video or game hashing. So it works as long as Im in a dark room. Got myself a Toshiba Satellite. It does the job. Runs Vista on it. Not the best thing in the world though. The display is bland and dark. However, I am writing on it, not editing video or game hashing. So it works as long as Im in a dark room.

]]> By: Carmenhttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-702446 Carmen Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:39:03 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-702446 Well, I definitely love the Acer Aspire One. Great design, small, 3 usb ports, 2 card slots, built in camera, built in microphone, battery really lasts 2 hours (My previous laptops were Toshiba, their battery life is so spurious). I really wanted an ASUS, I liked the UMPC with tablet functionality. They no longer make it. So I looked at the Eee PC, but the screen from the Acer is so much better, the hard disk is 120 GB, so I went for Acer. I am happy. The keyboard is small, may be it´s a woman thing. I like it small. When I take it to work,( which is a lot easier with the Acer than with a 14¨ laptop), I connect it to a monitor, so I get two screens. I love the netbook, specially for internet & skype. I am not travelling so much with my netbook anymore, since I can bring everything I need in a flash drive, but still it is a great PC. I have an external CD, DVD drive (I have used it once) and I am waiting for a 9 hour battery to get rid of the adapter most of the time... And I travel with a mouse, the touchpad is too sensitive. Well, I definitely love the Acer Aspire One. Great design, small, 3 usb ports, 2 card slots, built in camera, built in microphone, battery really lasts 2 hours (My previous laptops were Toshiba, their battery life is so spurious). I really wanted an ASUS, I liked the UMPC with tablet functionality. They no longer make it. So I looked at the Eee PC, but the screen from the Acer is so much better, the hard disk is 120 GB, so I went for Acer. I am happy. The keyboard is small, may be it´s a woman thing. I like it small. When I take it to work,( which is a lot easier with the Acer than with a 14¨ laptop), I connect it to a monitor, so I get two screens. I love the netbook, specially for internet & skype. I am not travelling so much with my netbook anymore, since I can bring everything I need in a flash drive, but still it is a great PC.
I have an external CD, DVD drive (I have used it once) and I am waiting for a 9 hour battery to get rid of the adapter most of the time… And I travel with a mouse, the touchpad is too sensitive.

]]> By: Chris Sangiorgiohttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-702442 Chris Sangiorgio Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:00:53 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-702442 Can you believe the douchebags who copyrighted NetBooks are telling everyone to stop calling them netbooks? Can you believe the douchebags who copyrighted NetBooks are telling everyone to stop calling them netbooks?

]]> By: eFoobarhttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-702436 eFoobar Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:39:25 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-702436 Consider as well the Lenovo IdeaPad S10. I was tossing around between the S10 and the MSI Wind, but I ultimately went for the S10 because of its ExpressCard slot -- I wanted EVDO capability and don't have a phone to tether it to. Hackintosh support wasn't as robust as the Wind, but definitely worthwhile. Consider as well the Lenovo IdeaPad S10. I was tossing around between the S10 and the MSI Wind, but I ultimately went for the S10 because of its ExpressCard slot — I wanted EVDO capability and don’t have a phone to tether it to. Hackintosh support wasn’t as robust as the Wind, but definitely worthwhile.

]]> By: Erikhttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-702432 Erik Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:21:58 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-702432 I personally find my iPod touch the best NetBook. It can surf the web, send email and with all the apps on the app store pretty much any think. Although the screen is small and the drive is not that large, it works best for me on trips that I don't want to carry my 13" MacBook along on.In my opinion the iPhone/iPod touch is Apples NetBook, and why would I purchase a smaller laptop, NetBook, when my current one is all I need, and for Net tasks I can just use my iPod. I personally find my iPod touch the best NetBook. It can surf the web, send email and with all the apps on the app store pretty much any think. Although the screen is small and the drive is not that large, it works best for me on trips that I don’t want to carry my 13″ MacBook along on.

In my opinion the iPhone/iPod touch is Apples NetBook, and why would I purchase a smaller laptop, NetBook, when my current one is all I need, and for Net tasks I can just use my iPod.

]]> By: Harry Myhrehttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-702429 Harry Myhre Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:22:45 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-702429 You don't want built-in 3g on a netbook, because the netbook will be obsolete before your 3g contract is up. Better to get a 3g USB card that you can use on any computer you own.-- harry You don’t want built-in 3g on a netbook, because the netbook will be obsolete before your 3g contract is up. Better to get a 3g USB card that you can use on any computer you own.

– harry

]]> By: fernandohttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-702428 fernando Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:21:47 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-702428 hi chriss, i want buy an iphone 3g but i like tnis netbook and now don't know what's better, what do yoy recomend? it's just for search the web view pages like yours, read and write e-mails on the way, chating on the go, and listen music. thanks hi chriss, i want buy an iphone 3g but i like tnis netbook and now don’t know what’s better, what do yoy recomend? it’s just for search the web view pages like yours, read and write e-mails on the way, chating on the go, and listen music. thanks

]]> By: Seth Smithhttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-702425 Seth Smith Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:44:24 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-702425 Well I made a similar post to this about What makes a Netbook a Netbook? Hope you check it out! Thanks Well I made a similar post to this about What makes a Netbook a Netbook? Hope you check it out!
Thanks

]]> By: Gina Di Nolahttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-702422 Gina Di Nola Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:14:18 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-702422 Oops, I meant the Acer Aspire One. Oops, I meant the Acer Aspire One.

]]> By: Gina Di Nolahttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-702420 Gina Di Nola Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:05:25 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-702420 I have a 3EEEPC - the Asus One and I LOVE IT!!! Fortunately for me, I have small hands. I take it with me anywhere cuz I never know when I'll need to look up some information or have spare time to do homework.Chris, I'm wondering what you are running on yours that takes up so much hdd. Mine has barely touched 1/4 of the hard drive. And Lamarr, I don't need the DVD or CD-ROM. If I want to install software, I can either: download from the internet, connect it to my home computer, or use an external CD-ROM.So, for me - it's great! It's small, portable, and convenient. I have a 3EEEPC – the Asus One and I LOVE IT!!! Fortunately for me, I have small hands. I take it with me anywhere cuz I never know when I’ll need to look up some information or have spare time to do homework.

Chris, I’m wondering what you are running on yours that takes up so much hdd. Mine has barely touched 1/4 of the hard drive. And Lamarr, I don’t need the DVD or CD-ROM. If I want to install software, I can either: download from the internet, connect it to my home computer, or use an external CD-ROM.

So, for me – it’s great! It’s small, portable, and convenient.

]]> By: derrek cooperhttp://chris.pirillo.com/whats-the-allure-of-these-netbooks/comment-page-1/#comment-702418 derrek cooper Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:38:02 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/?p=11561#comment-702418 I am always interested to hear the "other side" of the argument. Personally, I "get-it" when it comes to netbooks. I am sporting a Dell Mini9 running Ubuntu (Linux).I just had a discussion with a buddy who is a bit of an Apple nut and he dismissed the netbooks altogether and I agree with Lamar, I think he was looking at it from a fanatical Apple user perspective.I think you have to look a the netbook for what it is suppose to do, not what it doesn't do. It is a lightweight means of computing that is primarily for web browsing, email, movie watching (on a plane etc), Office type applications.If you are photo editing 99% of your day- a netbook isn't for you. I am always interested to hear the “other side” of the argument. Personally, I “get-it” when it comes to netbooks. I am sporting a Dell Mini9 running Ubuntu (Linux).

I just had a discussion with a buddy who is a bit of an Apple nut and he dismissed the netbooks altogether and I agree with Lamar, I think he was looking at it from a fanatical Apple user perspective.

I think you have to look a the netbook for what it is suppose to do, not what it doesn’t do. It is a lightweight means of computing that is primarily for web browsing, email, movie watching (on a plane etc), Office type applications.

If you are photo editing 99% of your day- a netbook isn’t for you.

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