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Buying an Net book (UMPC)?

03 Mar

Hi to all,

I just need an advise regarding my plan on buying a netbook anytime soon. But I’m still undecided on what to get. I’m contemplating among four:

Acer Aspire One 8GB – because its on cheap sale.

EEE PC 1000H – I really need an internal hard drive and a 6 Cell battery.

MSI WIND U90x – Cheap with internal hard drive but only with 3 cell battery.

Lenovo S10 – Could be my number one candidate – but the 3 cell battery is a lowdown. I would think twice.

Any additions and recommendations will be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

=)

 
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  1. Brutally Honest

    March 3, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    PC World just sent out a review of their top 5 netbooks

    http://www.pcworld.com/article/154358/top_5_netbooks.html

     

  2. MacXe

    March 3, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    > Acer Aspire One 8GB –

    I have one of this. Regretted buying it (screen size is too small, not enough vertical space). The touchpad buttons are also atrocious, because they are placed on the sides of the touchpad rather than at the bottom. The buttons are also incredibly stiff.
    The only redeeming feature is the 120 GB hard disk.

    Don’t buy it/

    EEE PC 1000H and the 1000 (note: There are 2 variants, the latter being the one without Windows preinstalled and only has a 8GB SSD drive)
    It has a nice 10 inch screen, good for working on. Good battery life (6 cell). 80 GB hard disk (the 1000H model). However, it’s a touch heavier than the Aspire One and slightly thicker.
    I recommend this one.

    MSI WIND U90x
    Downright disappointing battery life. I once rented this netbook from Retravision during my travels to test it out. The battery lasts only 2 hours using WiFi internet. It has Wireless N and has a large keyboard.
    However, there is a version which comes with a 6 cell battery. Get this if you can.

    Lenovo S10
    It comes with a ExpressCard slot, which is great if you want to add in an aftermarket add-on like a mobile broadband modem for wireless internet. Also comes with a generous 160 GB HDD, Wireless N and Bluetooth. Full size keyboard.
    However, it only has 2 USB slots, and the battery life is also quite poor.