Best Net Book!

[AvroJockey]

If your not a mac guy then disregard.

...or switch!

To each his own, but anyone running Windows anymore these days is just a lemming. There are way better OSs other there. Oh...and don't get me started on MSIE!!!! Why Microsoft ignores web coding standards is beyond me.

The dual-boot Hackintosh is a good idea for anyone wanting to save some $$$ and still have Windows, OSX, or Linux.

Though I digress...my vote would be for the iPad. It's all about opportunity costs. What may seem expensive makes up for lack of headaches and waisted time...lots of waisted time.

 

[dojetdriver]

...or switch!

To each his own, but anyone running Windows anymore these days is just a lemming. There are way better OSs other there. Oh...and don't get me started on MSIE!!!! Why Microsoft ignores web coding standards is beyond me.

The dual-boot Hackintosh is a good idea for anyone wanting to save some $$$ and still have Windows, OSX, or Linux.

Though I digress...my vote would be for the iPad. It's all about opportunity costs. What may seem expensive makes up for lack of headaches and waisted time...lots of waisted time.

Or just get an AAO/ASUS with the LINUX OS installed. Or the windows models and download one of the multiple LINUX platforms and set it up for dual boot. Or just get rid it of that Windows crap altogether. Whatever floats your boat.

The sub $500 "netbooks" can do all this nicely. As well as offer a host of other features that the ipad doesn't for the same portability. At least no yet anyway.

One thing about the LINUX, I can run various browsers, which comes in handy for my company as far as things like bidding are concerned. The iphone/ipad OS simply won't work.

 

[rumorhasit]

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I switched to apple a year ago. Best move I ever made... Ipad is a lil high but a 12-17 hr battery life???? That's alot of movies..

 

[Erlanger]

TRS 80 or Commadore :laugh:

A Trash 80 we use to call them.

 

[cfi on the fly]

I put alot of research into this a couple of months ago. Finally endend up with an Asus 1201n.

This particular model actually has a 12 inch screen, but comes very close to the form factor of a 10 inch netbook because it doesn't have the huge bezel that is on most 10 inchers.

I had a 10 netbook and for me the screen and keyboard was just too small for the use I put on it. I think that 12 inch is really the sweet spot for portability and viewing.

The Asus 1201n also has the ion graphics chip that makes playing 1080p video a breeze while other netbooks stutter. It has an hdmi connection which is really nice for the overnights that have flat panel tvs, one connections and your streaming netflix on the big screen.

For $480 Ive been very happy, and would not trade for the ipad my brother is constantly trying to hold correctly and type on without falling over--pretty funny to watch.

 

[Flyin2low]

iPad 3g.

1/2 a net book, but 10 times as useful. Instant boot up. I don't even put it airplane mode and still stays at 98% at the end of 6 legs.

 

[dispatchguy]

I have an MSI Wind Notebook - 100GB HD and a crapload of RAM. Got it over a year ago before we went to China - its been thru hell and back, multiple jumpseat trips, China, you name it. 3 USB ports, a camera card port, external monitor port.

No hardware issues whatsoever, about 90-120mins on battery. When at home I have a standard size monitor hooked up to it. I wish I could hook up a standard size keyboard, but other than that - its been a real trooper.

 

[Carl_Spackler]

I have an MSI Wind Notebook - 100GB HD and a crapload of RAM. Got it over a year ago before we went to China - its been thru hell and back, multiple jumpseat trips, China, you name it. 3 USB ports, a camera card port, external monitor port.

No hardware issues whatsoever, about 90-120mins on battery. When at home I have a standard size monitor hooked up to it. I wish I could hook up a standard size keyboard, but other than that - its been a real trooper.

You can hook up a usb keyboard to your netbook.....sould work just fine.

 

[dojetdriver]

iPad 3g.

1/2 a net book, but 10 times as useful. Instant boot up. I don't even put it airplane mode and still stays at 98% at the end of 6 legs.

Again, depends on your needs. If I was doing day trips, or even 2 days with short overnights, the ipad would probably suffice, barely. Actually my iphone would probably be all I need. Except if I had to bid or something on the overnight.

But your statement that it's "10 times more useful" probably isn't really valid for guys gone for 4+ days at a time. Especially if you toss in things like having to carry additional equipment to get the SAME functionality as a netbook. Who wants to carry the external camera if they want to Skype with the family? Who wants to carry the keyboard if they're doing extensive typing?

Netbooks have SD/USB ports for easy data transfer if you need to share something. As opposed to putting the info on a conventional desktop/laptop, THEN synching it.

The idea that it was marketed as a "netbook replacement" simply isn't true. At least not in it's current configuration/capability.

When you say "instant bootup", is there an "airplane mode" like the phone? Or are you talking about a power up from turning the unit off? If the later, read my previous post. My AAO running LINUX boots faster than my iphone from a complete power down. How does the ipad stack up in power up time compared to an iphone? I'm not talking till it acquires the phone signal, just from the time you hit the power button, wait on the apple to go away, and get your home screen.

 

[DoinTime]

Or are you talking about a power up from turning the unit off?

Why are you turning the thing all the way off? Apple's like a restart every couple months but other than that they run for years without ever being off. Just put it to sleep and your fine.

 

[dojetdriver]

Why are you turning the thing all the way off? Apple's like a restart every couple months but other than that they run for years without ever being off. Just put it to sleep and your fine.

Whoa whoa whoa, spool down there turbo. I NEVER said I was making a habit of turning the phone off all the time. I was simply asking what the "boot up" time of the ipad was in relation to an iphone, as well as a clarification of what he's using as the reference for said "boot up" time. Airplane mode or a complete power down.

Also, I'm pretty sure I've done a MAC OS update and needed to restart the computer. In other words, it had to be turned off.

 

[Flyin2low]

Whoa whoa whoa, spool down there turbo. I NEVER said I was making a habit of turning the phone off all the time. I was simply asking what the "boot up" time of the ipad was in relation to an iphone, as well as a clarification of what he's using as the reference for said "boot up" time. Airplane mode or a complete power down.

Also, I'm pretty sure I've done a MAC OS update and needed to restart the computer. In other words, it had to be turned off.

Boot time is 17 seconds, but I meant that you just need to turn the screen on to use it. Battery life is 9-10 hours. I use it on 4 day trips, what the problem with more than day trips and an iPad?

 

[timmay]

Or you could wait a couple of months for Google's version of the Ipad. It will have there new Chrome OS plus all the little things Apple missed such as USB and I believe a DVD drive (not totally sure about that).

 

[BornAgainPagan]

I am happy with my Toshiba NB205-N230. Awesome battery life and I've dropped it a half a dozen times and it keeps on ticking. I got it about a year ago for $310. I'm sure Toshiba has put out a successor model or two since then.

 

[dojetdriver]

I use it on 4 day trips, what the problem with more than day trips and an iPad?

AS I'VE PREVIOUSLY STATED;

Depends on the needs of the individual, But touch keyboard can become tedious for some, lack of another browser for things that my not be compatible with the OS, no internal cam for video chat with the family, inability for run flash, etc.

 

[BoilerUP]

I have an ASUS 1000HA...other than the Atom processor being a bit of a laggard with large programs or multiple open windows (it *is* a freaking $300 netbook after all) it works great. I've got the long-life battery that goes for at least 6 hours, and did a 2GB RAM upgrade which was very worthwhile for $30.

My wife has recently confiscated it for her use, so I've now got eyes on the new ASUS T91MT...8.9", tablet, Windows 7, SSD.

 

[adisk811]

13 inch macbook pro is hands down the best piece of equipment that I have ever purchased

 

[N813CA]

Thanks. Definaly want something I can use on a 4+ day trip and skype my family and use a keyboard.

 

[likeitis]

13 inch macbook pro is hands down the best piece of equipment that I have ever purchased

ditto, got mine 18 months ago. If it were a pc it would be in the trash by now but the mac runs as well now as the day I got it.

 

[urflyingme?!]

MacBookPro. Try a MacBook too $999. My roommate has had his for 4 years. I have a pro 13".