Which brand of netbook should I buy?

last SG · 2009-06-20T10:51:48+00:00

I would look for the same as FireIce.

fudgester SG

urs pink too?

Black.

Raraken SG

I say go ASUS. Their netbooks are VERY good quality; the first netbook, the EEE PC 701 was very good, very little problems, durable, the newwer ones, more stylish and still as durable.

As I always say, go for the only netbook in SG now that has true graphics capibilities: The N10Jc-A2 with both integrated GMA 950 and dedicated 9300M GS so you get the best of both worlds when you need it. Yoc can OC the CPU to about 2GHz, 2.2GHz quite easily.

Or wait for the Lenovo Ideapad S12. However that uses integrated graphics, though it is the NVidia 9400M GS chip instead of the GMA 950/GN40 chips from Intel. You can play COD 4/CoD:WaW/L4D/Whatever game that isn't too taxing. Hell, you can even play Crysis! (Not advisable for the safety and prolonged life of your netbook)

ndmmxiaomayi SG

Acer products are no longer as reliable these days... I suggest you look at others.

MSI is currently good enough for all the requirements that you state. But the quality of video is debatable. Maybe because screen a bit small... Stream music is OK.

BadzMaro SG

Netbook ?

get ZZ man!

fudgester SG

Acer products are no longer as reliable these days... I suggest you look at others.

MSI is currently good enough for all the requirements that you state. But the quality of video is debatable. Maybe because screen a bit small... Stream music is OK.

The whole point of the netbook is to allow for simple tasks while on the go.

I myself got the MSI for nothing more than writing reports, checking emails, and other low-key stuff while on the go. If I want to do heavy-duty stuff, I use my zhnged-up PC at home.

Netbooks were never meant for watching high-quality videos or playing high-end computer games to begin with.

nicolelew SG

Asus is good,

noahnoah SG

Asus is the best

Dont ever think of buying Lenovo

ditzy SG

Suddenly, netbooks are following the route to performance laptops. As such, so are its prices. The 500-700 dollars range all shoot to 900-1200 range already.

More stuff means more battery power, means bigger battery, means heavier netbook, netbooks are suppose to be basic and light.

I got the MSI coz even with the 6 cell batt, it still weighed in under 1.3kg, less than the asus 1000 with the same batt is 1.45. Anything heavier I might as well get a full spec laptop.

The weight is a big factor when you are thinking mobility. I mean its suppose to be light thats why you dont mind and want to carry it around right?

ndmmxiaomayi SG

The whole point of the netbook is to allow for simple tasks while on the go.

I myself got the MSI for nothing more than writing reports, checking emails, and other low-key stuff while on the go. If I want to do heavy-duty stuff, I use my zhnged-up PC at home.

Netbooks were never meant for watching high-quality videos or playing high-end computer games to begin with.

Yup... but some people do watch videos on the go out of boredom.

BadzMaro SG

Suddenly, netbooks are following the route to performance laptops. As such, so are its prices. The 500-700 dollars range all shoot to 900-1200 range already.

More stuff means more battery power, means bigger battery, means heavier netbook, netbooks are suppose to be basic and light.

I got the MSI coz even with the 6 cell batt, it still weighed in under 1.3kg, less than the asus 1000 with the same batt is 1.45. Anything heavier I might as well get a full spec laptop.

The weight is a big factor when you are thinking mobility. I mean its suppose to be light thats why you dont mind and want to carry it around right?

Thats what i thought too. lol

The hardware specifications have to just meet the weight ratio. 1.25 - 1.41 kg

ditzy SG

Yup... but some people do watch videos on the go out of boredom.

I download movies, dramas, shows and convert them to mp4 for my nokia e90, to watch on the go. Kinda crazy carrying around a 1.2kg thing to just to watch movies and surf the net. Try doing it on an MRT, its not easy while standing.

I bought my netbook so I can bring it to site and do the basic office things like office, and presentations. Installed WoW on it so I can play at home, lying on the floor, as some WoW activities are really mundane, like fishing.

fudgester SG

Yup... but some people do watch videos on the go out of boredom.

I watch Youtube on my MSI, and I have no problems.....

Besides, when you're on the go, you don't exactly expect to have great-quality high-definition videos right there on your lap.

The netbook has always been marketed as a low-cost, portable device for low-resource applications. If you're really serious about watching videos and playing higher-end games while on the go, then you should get a proper laptop.

^tamago^ SG

the new lenovo S12 is good…

Raraken SG

The S12 if I remember correctly was based on the ION platform? Its a good netbook, but, Lenovo.........

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