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Britchick
09-01-2009, 08:23 PM
I was wondering if those net books are worth getting- i tend to surf the net and edit photos on my laptop at the moment. The photos are stored on the desktop and i access it through the network.

The size really appeals to me but i wouldn't want to get one if i can't do what i want to on it.

thanks :thumbsup:
Keith
09-01-2009, 08:27 PM
In my humble opinion, great for occasional web surfing, bit of email but useless for anything like photo editing
Debbie2
09-01-2009, 08:32 PM
I wanted to get DD one for Xmas but DH refused saying better to buy a laptop as not much difference in price and can do more on a laptop. DSIL got one and loves it but all she uses it for is web browsing.
Taja
09-01-2009, 08:33 PM
The netbooks I've seen require software to be on a flash drive/memory stick--assuming the OS is compatible with anything. :shrug:

Have to agree with Keith on this one--so far!
Britchick
09-01-2009, 08:35 PM
so what sort of spec am i looking at for a reasonable one then ram etc etc - i don't understand all that stuff! lol
foreverducky
09-01-2009, 08:59 PM
I have a netbook from ASUS it's the 900HA and it's fantastic. Here's what I use it for though: note taking and web surfing. It has windows on it and has Works. I just save my notes as a 2007 Word program and transfer it to my home computer. It's super small and has a 5 hour battery. :D
Dawn
10-01-2009, 07:08 AM
Netbooks are basically for internet use.

If you're playing with photos you need something more sophisticated. We've just bought a new Dell laptop - 4gb of ram and 250gb hard drive, built in wi-fi thingy, SD card socket so no need for a card reader, and a couple of other toys I haven't played with yet. Was £400 in PC World sale.

Apparently 2gb of ram is the minimum you should consider these days.
Britchick
10-01-2009, 12:18 PM
Netbooks are basically for internet use.

If you're playing with photos you need something more sophisticated. We've just bought a new Dell laptop - 4gb of ram and 250gb hard drive, built in wi-fi thingy, SD card socket so no need for a card reader, and a couple of other toys I haven't played with yet. Was £400 in PC World sale.

Apparently 2gb of ram is the minimum you should consider these days.

thanks Dawn, how do i tell what i've already got on this laptop?
Dawn
10-01-2009, 12:34 PM
Go to "My Computer" right click and select Properties.
ukwdwnut
10-01-2009, 12:42 PM
brit if you need more ram you can go on this site (http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/drammemory.aspx?gclid=CPP9tfCChJgCFUwb3godBgVUCg) run a scan and it tells you what slots are free, what type of ram and the max you can install....if your not sure i can log on to your system thru remote assistance and look for you and tell you what to get :)
Britchick
10-01-2009, 06:03 PM
ok i have an 80gb hard drive 1.96gb ram and 1.61 processor ( i think that's what it is lol)

how long do laptops generally last anyway?
josh.p.
10-01-2009, 11:30 PM
One word... MACBOOK :D LOL
Keith
11-01-2009, 12:10 AM
One word... MACBOOK :D LOL

Well there is that.... even though netbooks are only a few hundred quid, it's a few hundred on the way to a macbook which would be way more capable
Britchick
11-01-2009, 11:08 AM
yeah but then i would have to buy new programmes and presumably wouldn't be compatible with the network:unsure:
Keith
11-01-2009, 11:55 AM
yeah but then i would have to buy new programmes and presumably wouldn't be compatible with the network:unsure:

It'd be compatible with any network stuff you have and windows programmes can run on a mac too :yes:
Britchick
11-01-2009, 12:01 PM
It'd be compatible with any network stuff you have and windows programmes can run on a mac too :yes:

oh...........i didn't know that, now lets see if you can hear the reaction when i ask for a mac:unsure:
Keith
11-01-2009, 12:05 PM
oh...........i didn't know that, now lets see if you can hear the reaction when i ask for a mac:unsure:

:laugh:
Britchick
11-01-2009, 12:14 PM
:laugh:

did you hear it?

JULIE we have 4 computers on this network and it's going to be me that sorts the problems out with it blah blah blah..........


i think i'll save my 'wins' on the disney holiday i'm about to book :mental:
disneymom
13-01-2009, 11:36 AM
are netbooks the cute little ones? :unsure:
Britchick
13-01-2009, 01:53 PM
are netbooks the cute little ones? :unsure:

yes :yes:
josh.p.
13-01-2009, 10:35 PM
Macbooks are cuter though :D:D:D

All of your shared folders just pop up in a little finder window and then you can just copy and paste all of your files everywhere :) Plus, you can bootcamp windows if you are that way inclined... or you could run parallels on it.

Once you've had mac, you'll never look back