Netbook laptops

[Twotter76]

I have a EEE 1000HA and its the best thing ever. Thought I would miss having a DVD drive but its very easy to burn movies to the HD. The battery life on the 6 cell model is nothing short of amazing. I can do about 6 hours surfing the web with the wireless or almost 7 if I have it turned off and am watching movies. The best part is the size and weight - I hardly even know I am carrying it. And as an added bonus its cheap so if something happens to it it can be replaced. $380 from amazon.

 

[Mvich]

I've got the msi wind with a 9 cell battery. The wind has a super bright 10" screen and has worked great for me.

Hey JTF,
I've been thinking about buying the 9 cell battery. How does it affect the balance of the computer. I know it's bigger & heavier so does it make the laptop rock backwards?

 

[acaTerry]

The 8.9 inchers are just too small

You said 8.9 inchers are too small.....

 

[fischman]

You said 8.9 inchers are too small.....

...And?

 

[FLYLOW22]

...And?

Where is Hugh Johnson??

Comment says you Hugh?

 

[Mach]

You said 8.9 inchers are too small.....

Yeah. so...

Wanna fight about it?

 

[whiskytangofoxt]

ASUS eee works for the road if you can't read the 8.9 maybe the 1st class is a fraud

 

[Mike Jenvey]

There's a new ASUS out very recently, the 1000HE - extended battery & revamped keyboard. I'm in the USA at present (buy me a beer at Secaucus?? ) & I'm looking to help out your economy!

Anyone bought one please? It seems to have great reviews.

 

[Mike Jenvey]

<<<< Anyone bought one please? >>>>

Well, looking at a few more reviews, I took the plunge. So far, not disappointed. Obviously far too early to report on the extended battery, but the keyboard is excellent (far better than the older PC1000 model I looked at in Best Buy).

Available via that South American river site ( ) & some for sale on eBay.

 

[Mvich]

Mike Jenvey;1775726]<<<< Anyone bought one please? >>>>

Well, looking at a few more reviews, I took the plunge. So far, not disappointed. Obviously far too early to report on the extended battery, but the keyboard is excellent (far better than the older PC1000 model I looked at in Best Buy).

I played with one in the store & really liked the new look & feel of it. I think you'll be quite happy with it.

 

[Mike Jenvey]

It's looking good so far!

However, did I buy too early?? There is a new kid on the block in a few month's time, namely the "Touch Book" - a Four-in-One netbook from Always Innovating.

 

[ozpilot]

I'm in the USA at present (buy me a beer at Secaucus?? )

Hey Mike

I was at Embassy Suites in Secaucus last Sunday morning for breakfast and there was a group of Brit and French pilots at the table next to mine singing the virtues of our wonderful TSA You weren't part of that group by chance?

 

[Mike Jenvey]

<<<< You weren't part of that group by chance? >>>>

That's a definite maybe! We probably also discussed CNN or Fox News & how they do a great job in keeping the American populace right up-to-date with international happenings......!

 

[Nevergreen]

So what software do you guys recommend for copying movies I already own onto my hard drive?

 

[F/O]

Mike...what years were you in the V-force?