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Technology (Read Only) => Computers => Topic started by: Cable on June 12, 2011, 02:45:03 PM

Title: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Cable on June 12, 2011, 02:45:03 PM

My birthday is coming up soon and my parents are allowing me to buy something with a 400$ spending limit.
I already have a decent computer that can run most games, As you all know.
I do travel quite a lot some times and i was looking forward to buy some type of mobile PC.

I've used netbooks before and i think they're very cool and convenient.
Magic was so nice and found me a decent netbook.
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Seashell-1215P-MU17-RD-12-1-Inch-Netbook/dp/B004I41U12/ref=zg_tr_1232596011_12 (http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Seashell-1215P-MU17-RD-12-1-Inch-Netbook/dp/B004I41U12/ref=zg_tr_1232596011_12)
I've been planning on getting a netbook for a while until a few people crushed my hopes and dreams by telling me how bad they are.

I MUST NOTE: THE ONLY THING I WANT TO USE THE NETBOOK FOR IS SKYPE AND GOOGLE CHROME!


The other option would be to get a Laptop. I'm not sure what kinds of them you can get for 400$, And i'm not very smart with computers in general.


The reason i want a netbook is because its perfect for doing the small things i want to do.
I'M NOT GOING TO PLAY ANY GAMES WITH IT BECAUSE THAT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE.
My simple logic is:
I already have a decent gaming PC, so why not get a simple netbook?

Thoughts and opinions please.
Also, don't hesitate to give me links.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Sabb on June 12, 2011, 02:57:56 PM

So, you have $400 and want either a laptop or a netbook.

Well, out of those two, I would have to go with...
The Nikon D3000.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Just kidding of course, but if I were you, I would look into some of the types of laptops you could get, and specs and stuff, before making a decision. My brother has a netbook and it's REEALLLLLY bad, I don't know if it's just his, or if it's most netbooks, but it's really quite bad. Even just for running Google Chrome, it's INCREDIBLY slow and very limited.
But at the same time, for the same price, I'm not sure if a laptop would be much better, and I'm not an expert with this kind of stuff, so, yea. I would just suggest looking into it more with Google or w/e as well as getting input from the community.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: blαh2355 on June 12, 2011, 03:04:20 PM

Quote from: Sabb on June 12, 2011, 02:57:56 PM

So, you have %400 and want either a laptop or a netbook.

Nice 400 you got there.
I think you should get a netbook.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Cable on June 12, 2011, 03:05:11 PM

@sab
Well, I've used 3 netbooks before.
They all ran google chrome and they were all very fast.
I didn't bother trying to do anything else with them because they didn't belong to me.

From what I have seen, netbooks are perfect for what I want.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Deathie on June 12, 2011, 03:22:12 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Factory-Refurbished+Laptop+/+AMD+Athlon%26%23153%3B+II+Processor+/+15.6%22+Display+/+3GB+Memory+/+320GB+Hard+Drive+-+Charcoal/2077035.p?id=1218308261203&skuId=2077035&st=g62&cp=1&lp=1 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Factory-Refurbished+Laptop+/+AMD+Athlon%26%23153%3B+II+Processor+/+15.6%22+Display+/+3GB+Memory+/+320GB+Hard+Drive+-+Charcoal/2077035.p?id=1218308261203&skuId=2077035&st=g62&cp=1&lp=1)

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Frank on June 12, 2011, 03:24:56 PM

Get the best netbook possible. Unless you do that, aim for a nice lappy.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Sabb on June 12, 2011, 05:52:18 PM

Quote from: Cable on June 12, 2011, 03:05:11 PM

@sab
Well, I've used 3 netbooks before.
They all ran google chrome and they were all very fast.
I didn't bother trying to do anything else with them because they didn't belong to me.

From what I have seen, netbooks are perfect for what I want.

In which case, I would just look at the specs and see which is better performance wise.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Devie on June 12, 2011, 06:43:19 PM

netbook is great for watching porn on the go

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Tiger Guy on June 12, 2011, 06:54:27 PM

Quote from: Lily ♥ on June 12, 2011, 06:43:19 PM

netbook is great for watching porn on the go

Yeah but the screen is too small!

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Peetah on June 12, 2011, 06:56:11 PM

Get a small laptop.
It will always be like 4 times faster then any netbook.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Cable on June 12, 2011, 07:23:47 PM

Quote from: Peetah on June 12, 2011, 06:56:11 PM

Get a small laptop.
It will always be like 4 times faster then any netbook.

Find me a laptop that weighs less than 4 pounds with a screen smaller than 13 inches.

Good Luck.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Peetah on June 12, 2011, 07:40:27 PM

Well I found some.
I think youll like them.
Like there the same size as a net book, just packs much more power.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834157656 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834157656)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214358 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214358)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214237 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214237)

There all around $400, They are 11.6"-14" weight under 4 pounds and the first one got like 9hours of battery.
They also got a dual core  and quite a graphics processor.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Cable on June 12, 2011, 08:35:06 PM

Quote from: Peetah on June 12, 2011, 07:40:27 PM

Well I found some.
I think youll like them.
Like there the same size as a net book, just packs much more power.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834157656 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834157656)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214358 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214358)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214237 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834214237)

There all around $400, They are 11.6"-14" weight under 4 pounds and the first one got like 9hours of battery.
They also got a dual core  and quite a graphics processor.

I'd love to have all of those, But i don't have the extra money...
):

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Moo on June 13, 2011, 04:32:07 AM

tossing out a suggestion... dont get a MINI DELL

my brother got one for 100 bucks and i just swooped it from him and its fking wadafuxsux

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Tomcat on June 13, 2011, 07:22:14 AM

netbooks sux hairy dick


NO powa what so ever do wat snivy did


underclock it

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Cable on June 13, 2011, 07:23:52 AM

Quote from: Tomcat on June 13, 2011, 07:22:14 AM

netbooks sux hairy dick


NO powa what so ever do wat snivy did


underclock it

I'm sure it has plenty of power for watching porn on the go and cybering with my skype friends.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Sabb on June 13, 2011, 07:36:04 AM

Quote from: Lily ♥ on June 12, 2011, 06:43:19 PM

netbook is great for watching porn on the go

I suppose you should listen to the expert then, Cable.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Shawn on June 13, 2011, 07:44:41 AM

I got my lapto here for like $450-$500 if you felt like spitting out the extra money

Anyways its has a 16' screen built in cam and mic :P

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/Shawnchapp/IMG_0475.jpg)

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/Shawnchapp/IMG_0476.jpg)

System   
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
  Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc. 
  Model K50IJ 
  Total amount of system memory 3.00 GB RAM
  System type 64-bit operating system
  Number of processor cores 2
 
Storage   
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
  Total size of hard disk(s) 283 GB
  Disk partition (C:) 37 GB Free (75 GB Total)
  Disk partition (D:) 209 GB Free (209 GB Total)
  Media drive (E:) CD/DVD
 
Graphics   
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
  Display adapter type Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family
  Total available graphics memory 1326 MB
        Dedicated graphics memory 64 MB
        Dedicated system memory 0 MB
        Shared system memory 1262 MB
  Primary monitor resolution 1366x768
  DirectX version DirectX 10
 

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Cable on June 13, 2011, 08:43:47 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220857 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220857)
Danny doss recommends this.
Better specs, More battery life, and the same shitty webcam.

I think i might get this one.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Sabb on June 13, 2011, 08:54:13 AM

Quote from: Cable on June 13, 2011, 08:43:47 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220857 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220857)
Danny doss recommends this.
Better specs, More battery life, and the same shitty webcam.

I think i might get this one.

I wouldn't listen to what Danny says TBH, he's an idiot.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Cable on June 13, 2011, 08:55:04 AM

Quote from: Sabb on June 13, 2011, 08:54:13 AM

I wouldn't listen to what Danny says TBH, he's an idiot.

Idiot or not,
He still made a good find.

Just read the specs.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: ursus on June 13, 2011, 08:59:44 AM

Quote from: Sabb on June 13, 2011, 08:54:13 AM

I wouldn't listen to what Danny says TBH, he's an idiot.

This

He's cool and all, but he's still an idiot. With a really short temper.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Cable on June 13, 2011, 09:13:31 AM

Quote from: hello my name is gamefreak on June 13, 2011, 08:59:44 AM

This

He's cool and all, but he's still an idiot. With a really short temper.

I hope you guys know that he can read this.


Anyways, I found the same netbook from the OP but its cheaper and with a bigger harddrive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220858 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220858)

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Sabb on June 13, 2011, 09:16:57 AM

Quote from: Cable on June 13, 2011, 09:13:31 AM

I hope you guys know that he can read this.


Anyways, I found the same netbook from the OP but its cheaper and with a bigger harddrive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220858 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220858)

Yea, I know he can read this.
Trust me, I'm pretty sure he knows what I think of him.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Cable on June 13, 2011, 09:18:07 AM

Quote from: Sabb on June 13, 2011, 09:16:57 AM

Yea, I know he can read this.
Trust me, I'm pretty sure he knows what I think of him.

Lets focus on the OP now.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Sabb on June 13, 2011, 12:10:58 PM

Quote from: Cable on June 13, 2011, 09:18:07 AM

Lets focus on the OP now.

I contributed to OP in earlier posts.

You can't make it look like I'm talking behind people's backs in a post and not expect me to explain.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Devie on June 13, 2011, 01:15:05 PM

Quote from: Moo on June 13, 2011, 04:32:07 AM

tossing out a suggestion... dont get a MINI DELL

my brother got one for 100 bucks and i just swooped it from him and its fking wadafuxsux

this.
my bf has one and it sucks lmao

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Deathie on June 13, 2011, 06:16:47 PM

Quote from: Cable B on June 13, 2011, 08:43:47 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220857 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220857)
Danny doss recommends this.
Better specs, More battery life, and the same shitty webcam.

I think i might get this one.

Get the one I linked you ffs ._.

It's tiny as shit

and barely weights four pounds.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: ursus on June 14, 2011, 12:43:29 AM

Quote from: Snivy M.D. on June 13, 2011, 06:16:47 PM

It's tiny as shit

and barely weights four pounds.

THAT'S WHAT SHEEEEEE SAAAAAAAAAID.

/ihavenothingtocontribute

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Repulse on June 14, 2011, 05:44:22 AM

For me laptop
U can play games one the go  ;)

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Cable on June 14, 2011, 09:17:18 AM

Quote from: Repulse on June 14, 2011, 05:44:22 AM

For me laptop
U can play games one the go  ;)

I could play games with a laptop yes,

But in all honesty, I rarely play games.
maybe a few hours a week.

I spend most of my time just browsing the web and chatting with friends.

-Thats excluding the times when i get addicted to a game and play nonstop for a couple days.-

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: coolzeldad on June 15, 2011, 03:41:47 PM

should buy a pingas

pros
- portable
- cheap (usually included)
- wide variety of sizes
* helps you connect with others
* can also play some games with it
cons
- moving parts
- occasional maintenance required
* high learning curve for browsing the web

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Peetah on June 15, 2011, 03:43:56 PM

Quote from: coolzeldad on June 15, 2011, 03:41:47 PM

should buy a pingas

pros
- portable
- cheap (usually included)
- wide variety of sizes
* helps you connect with others
* can also play some games with it
cons
- moving parts
- occasional maintenance required
* high learning curve for browsing the web

Pros
-Only 12 inches.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Supertoaster on June 15, 2011, 04:57:32 PM

Quote from: Peetah on June 15, 2011, 03:43:56 PM

12 inches.

  :trollface: biggar

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Cable on June 29, 2011, 09:26:56 AM

Sorry for bumping this thread but,
I'm using my new netbook to type this. It was delivered today.
Its awesome and I love it.
Now just have to uninstall this bloat ware.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Hotgreensoldier on June 29, 2011, 12:07:12 PM

Quote from: Cable on June 29, 2011, 09:26:56 AM

Sorry for bumping this thread but,
I'm using my new netbook to type this. It was delivered today.
Its awesome and I love it.
Now just have to uninstall this bloat ware.

Nice, hope you enjoy your new netbook.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: Сєşάя on July 01, 2011, 07:49:40 AM

Dude...buy a Laptop. Netbook is a laptop but with low performance. That is, only serves to handiwork of school and browse the internet.

Title: Re: Laptop or Netbook?
Post by: tigerboy5225 on July 15, 2011, 01:18:29 AM

laptop FTW