Is this netbook good for Blogging on long trips? I am looking for a good, cheap netbook to take with me on trips to keep my blog up to date while I am away. Can this netbook handle wordpress?
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This is my question also. I would love to carry around something as small as this to keep my blogs updated. If anyone knows, please reply. Thanks!
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The lines can sometimes be a bit blurred but generally speaking a netbook will; 1) use a low powered Atom processor 2) Have a screen size of 10.1" or smaller (anything larger I would consider it to be more of an "ultraportable") 3) Run Windows XP Home or Windows 7 Starter 4) Lack any form of internal dvd drive. Because of that they're on the whole less expensive than a notebook - ideal for browsing the Internet and running basic tasks away from mains power, not so good at streaming video or playing anything other than basic games.
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There appears to be conflicting opinions as to whether 2Gigs of memory will improve performance with this netbook. I was just about ready to order the upgrade until reading these comments.Has anyone here upgraded and if so can you say for sure that it has sped things up at all? I actually just called Acer tech support and was told that the Acer Aspire One A0532h-2588, cannot be upgraded to 2GB. So I don't know what to believe now.
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I use it for games on games.com and facebook. I love this notebook. nicer than my Dell by a mile.
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Hi There, i'm trying to decide what net book to buy, do you know if allowd to up grade the ram to 2 gb is it a ddr3 ? how it works with skype ? does it has a mic ?
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Hello, it is not a laptop, it's a netbook, a netbook is just like a tablet with a keyboard attached. Thank you for your interest.
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Don't do it. I read a post from Cnet.com that reviewed a Atom 1.6 / 1.8 processor powered netbook with Vista and 1 GB of RAM and it was a slug. If memory serves me right it was a Dell. I have XP Pro on the MSI Wind with 1 GB or RAM and it has worked fine so far. But this is a loaner and I've only had it for 48 hours. So far I very impressed. I'm going to turn it loose in my middle school this week and see how it fairs with students and staff.As for Vista, it would make these little books to slow for their designed purpose of being netbooks. Though I have Vista on my personal laptop and love it, I just think it is too much for them. But someone might find a way to make it work. Don't do it. I read a post from Cnet.com that reviewed a Atom 1.6 / 1.8 processor powered netbook with Vista and 1 GB of RAM and it was a slug. If memory serves me right it was a Dell. I have XP Pro on the MSI Wind with 1 GB or RAM and it has worked fine so far. But this is a loaner and I've only had it for 48 hours. So far I very impressed. I'm going to turn it loose in my middle school this week and see how it fairs with students and staff.As for Vista, it would make these little books to slow for their designed purpose of being netbooks. Though I have Vista on my personal... » Read More Don't do it. I read a post from Cnet.com that reviewed a Atom 1.6 / 1.8 processor powered netbook with Vista and 1 GB of RAM and it was a slug. If memory serves me right it was a Dell. I have XP Pro on the MSI Wind with 1 GB or RAM and it has worked fine so far. But this is a loaner and I've only had it for 48 hours. So far I very impressed. I'm going to turn it loose in my middle school this week and see how it fairs with students and staff.As for Vista, it would make these little books to slow for their designed purpose of being netbooks. Though I have Vista on my personal laptop and love it, I just think it is too much for them. But someone might find a way to make it work. « Show Less
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I would truly recommend Samsung Chromebook (Wi-Fi, 11.6-Inch) 2012 Model -- if you are not a gamer, do not manipulate or save a lot of video, do not save 1000s of photos, and enjoy web surfing, emailing, and lite office software - this product/price cannot be beat. Have purchased two of them. Plus, if you drop it or it gets stolen, it's much less of a big deal cause it's $250. Don't get the 3G version - just the wifi.
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E. Beesley, I managed to register on the website rather than using the software as I have the same issue. Using a netbook the full screen will not display, meaning you cannot see the 'agree or proceed' or whatever it may be! There are still things I've not managed to see and we therefore cannot access. I'm extremely disappointed. Working scrollbars are surely not too much to expect?
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This is both a tablet and a PC with Window 8 when docked it works as a slim laptop. Similar to a netbook good for MS office and web pages. I am not sure I would like to do serious programming or development on this.When not docked it works well as a touch screen tablet with apps from windows and all. I have found this very helpful when traveling I can do my reports and expenses in word easily then undock and enjoy tablet movies. way better than my IPAD and BT keyboard.
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Good question - you will have to scoot - it doesn't hang over enough for me to recommend it using a laptop. If your writing, reading, or eating breakfast...sure.
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It's a great little machine, but it is NOT gamer capable. That's totally not the market this is focused at - think of this thing as a modern "netbook". It's fine for browsing the web and general "office" apps, but you aren't going to want to run anything beyond web-based games on it.
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So the netbook would have a card slot to upload photos? Will she be able to use this netbook with our printer? Im sorry for such stupid sounding questions but I want to make sure she can do things she currently does on my full size desk top. We are thinking of getting the Dell Inspiron Mini 10v. What is windows 7 starter? Not sure if you should get that or XP? Also not sure what the difference is between Intel Atom Z530 and Intel Atom N270 is, but is it worth an extra $200?
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for sure, i use a sony vaio and its very heavy, and it stands very well.A netbook will be very secure and at a very low cost
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I am looking for something lighter than a notebook to travel with that I can watch movies on, read books on as well as access the internet from time to time. Any ideas? Please help. Thanks!
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http://reviews.cnet.com/best-netbooks/?tag=rb_content;contentNavAsus Eee PC 1005HA has an excellent rating
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I have one of the early Acer 8.9" netbooks and it's still going strong. Nice keyboard for a machine of this size. It has taken some knocks while traveling and survived. I did have one customer service issue that required a bios update, but Acer did pretty well in that regard (free return shipping, took about two weeks to get the machine back). On the basis of this ownership experience I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Acer.