The Dogmother Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 One of the chaps at work is talking about buying a netbook and has been asking if anyone knows about them....... I thought, I know just the place to ask (I know that Mostin has one at least). All I know is that he wants one with Windows rather than Linux and a decent battery time. Any reports out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 My hubby has one of these. He says he bought it to test them for his work (he's in IT) I really like it. The battery seems to last for quite a while. Ours is an Asus Eee PC 900 and is Linux based which takes a little getting used to, but the kids and myself have managed so it can't be too hard. I don't like the mouse - but then I don't like them on any laptop I have ever used - so we use a wireless mouse. The screen is clear and it is really small and light so its great for its portability. Also, as its solid state memory (no moving discs like on a harddrive) it doesn't matter too much if you bash it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 He's just added that he 'quite fancies' the ... now what was it... 'Dell Inspiron'. Just can't understand how I can find out about anything in the world from a chicken forum! Philistine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 We bought one a couple of weeks ago so we could see our two little grandaughters ( 4 and 2) in Australia. It's a Laser ( OH has taken it to work so can't find the exact model number) but it cost £179 from Curry's. PC World had it as well, but I hate their customer service so walked out and went over the road to Curry's. It's got a built in webcam and we put Skype on it. Now they call us from their netbook ( a Laser also) when they are having breakfast and chatter about what they are doing that day, and even " take" us into the Wendy House ( called a Cubby House over there) so we can have a tea party with them! It's magic. It probably does a lot more things as well........ Tricia ( besotted nana) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 PC World had it as well, but I hate their customer service so walked out and went over the road to Curry's. Er, did you know that they are the same company? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 No - but the level of service is completely different so I guess they have different management teams. In PC World I had give my name to someone walking around with a clipboard, who then had to give my name to an " advisor". The guy with the clipboard refused to answer any questions. I then had to wait 20 mins to see the advisor who told me they were out of stock ! Why couldn't the first person tell me that? Or direct me to Curry's which had the item?? Across the road, someone came to help me straight away, and I was out in less then 10 mins. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Little Bro has one.....palmer06 get your backside in here and help! Please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 We use them at school. Ausus eepc that runs linux. They are great! Quite fast too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 No - but the level of service is completely different so I guess they have different management teams. In PC World I had give my name to someone walking around with a clipboard, who then had to give my name to an " advisor". The guy with the clipboard refused to answer any questions. I then had to wait 20 mins to see the advisor who told me they were out of stock ! Why couldn't the first person tell me that? Or direct me to Curry's which had the item?? Across the road, someone came to help me straight away, and I was out in less then 10 mins. Tricia I know, they are awful I am actually mystery shopping them soon - can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I have an Asus Eeepc and its lovleee. Very fast and easy to use - like others though I need a mouse. Hey these "toy" are what we spent last years computers for schools vouchers on - bought enough for one each for the IT teachers . V handy when I want to get on the forum in bed..... Also good for taking to the McCafe when its a rainy day and I take James to McPlay.....(hey it's the CHEAPEST play place ever - wherever you go you end up buying food, drink, ice cream - at the big M at least the play is free and the coffee is great!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Ahem... embarrassed cough. The netbook I bought is an ACER netbook - not a Laser - that's a boat my OH says. Whatever! It's good, so get one, Claret, whatever it's called. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Thanks, I will pass on your feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
