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Title: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: Tony on November 25, 2008, 10:58
Super Mini Laptop (http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/12/umids-super-mini-laptop-is-small-shiny-super/)   :thumbs:
Title: Re: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: Simon on November 25, 2008, 11:12
Been there, done it, mate!  Bought an Acer Eee PC in the summer, and found it crap.  Small keyboard is too fiddly, and it's under powered for browsing anything but the most basic websites.  Even Pals gives it trouble, with the flash sigs.  Don't think I'd touch another one.  ;)
Title: Re: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: Tony on November 25, 2008, 11:21
I knew you had one of those, but the one I linked too is not even out yet. And come on you are the definitive "Mr Gadget" of PC Pals  :)x

OK, how about a Acer Aspire One (http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/laptops/0,39030094,49297519-1,00.htm?autoplay=yes)? 95% size of a normal laptop keyboard,but a short life battery. There is always a trade off one way or another.

To be honest, I'm a horses for courses kind a guy. If you need a PC you get a PC, if you need your own personal PC on the move, you need a proper laptop.
Title: Re: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: Simon on November 25, 2008, 11:26
To be fair, I can't actually see it on my phone, so will have a look later.  I know I'm a sucker for a gadget!  ;D
Title: Re: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: Rik on November 25, 2008, 11:46
You need that Archos then.  :devil:
Title: Re: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: Simon on November 25, 2008, 12:07
Let me know what yours is like first.  ;)
Title: Re: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: Rik on November 25, 2008, 12:10
I've nearly talked Sue into a set of Bose speakers for the computer, the Archos might have to wait. :)
Title: Re: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: Simon on November 25, 2008, 12:22
Ah, now that's one thing I don't get.  What's the need for expensive PC speakers, when you have a Meridien hi-fi?
Title: Re: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: Rik on November 25, 2008, 12:24
Computers are upstairs, Meridian is downstairs. :)
Title: Re: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: Simon on November 25, 2008, 12:27
Ah yes, I forget some people have an upstairs!  ;D
Title: Re: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: Rik on November 25, 2008, 12:29
I suspect that this may be the last house we own for which that will be true. :)
Title: Re: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: Camstop on November 25, 2008, 15:37
Quote from: Simon on November 25, 2008, 11:12
Been there, done it, mate!  Bought an Acer Eee PC in the summer, and found it crap.  Small keyboard is too fiddly, and it's under powered for browsing anything but the most basic websites.  Even Pals gives it trouble, with the flash sigs.  Don't think I'd touch another one.  ;)

Mine seems to work fine  ??? I did up the RAM to 2GB mind  ::)

The best one at the moment is the Samsung NC10 (http://www.trustedreviews.com/notebooks/review/2008/11/17/Samsung-NC10---10-2in-Netbook/p1) but you can judge the whole market to date here. (http://www.trustedreviews.com/notebooks/review/2008/11/20/The-Ultimate-Netbook-Buyer-s-Guide/p1)
Title: Re: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: Simon on November 25, 2008, 16:23
Quote from: Camstop on November 25, 2008, 15:37
Mine seems to work fine  ??? I did up the RAM to 2GB mind  ::)

That's like saying, "My Morris Minor does 180mph, but I did put a Ferrari engine in it!"  ::)
Title: Re: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: Camstop on November 25, 2008, 16:29
 ;D well it was only £20  :dunno:

I like this new breed (Netbooks) and to think it is just over a year i've had mine and how much they have advanced  :o

If i was looking now i'd probably go for the Samsung but what i have does it's job ok.
Title: Re: The question is, Will Simon be getting one of these
Post by: sam on November 26, 2008, 08:56
that one is even too small for me!