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Buying a netbook

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/buying-a-netbook.146998/

Saumil996
Saumil996 Original post #1
Sep 29, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Guys I am in serious need of a internet accessing device.
This will be a secondary device and hence my budget is limited.
Anyway I filled up the questionnaire.

1) What is your budget?
Ans)Around 20k

2) What size notebook would you prefer?
Ans)
a. Netbook; 10” screen or less

b. Ultraportable; 11" - 12” screen

3) Which country will you buying this notebook?
Ans) India

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
Ans)
a. Like:none in particular
b. Dislike:none in particular


5) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
Ans)
Accessing the net.
Viewing and editing documents.

6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Ans)
Both

7) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Ans) Might but not any heavy games

8) How many hours of battery life do you need?
Ans) No idea, It's my first device that actually uses a battery(except my phone)
But i wouldn't mind going for lesser battery life because most of the time it would be at home.

9) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
Ans) I would prefer to see it

10) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Ans) Windows or Linux

Screen Specifics

11) What screen resolution(s) would you prefer?
Ans) Any resolution that is convenient for the screen size.
red dragon
Sep 30, 2011 at 5:35 PM
HP dm1z/Sony YB series.
The HP one is slightly better overall.
Saumil996
Sep 30, 2011 at 8:11 PM
Well the dm1z looks really good.
Any idea about the Nvidia Ion based laptops available in India. I've heard about the ASUS 1215N is it better than dm1z and how much would it cost in India??
red dragon
Sep 30, 2011 at 9:30 PM
AFAIK the Asus one is not available.
marvelousprashant
Sep 30, 2011 at 9:45 PM
A few of my friends have dm1z. Everyone is happy with it
Saumil996
Oct 1, 2011 at 8:48 AM
ok guys looks like ill be buying a dm1z.:-o:-o(Cant't wait)

Anyway

A big THANKS to red dragon and marvelousprashant and every one else who viewed this thread

last question:
what is the speed of the HDD in dm1z, 5400rpm or 7200rpm.
dashing.sujay
Oct 1, 2011 at 5:30 PM
On I guess it won't be available with 7200 HDD, although i have heard upgrade option is available.
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wooster #8
Oct 11, 2011 at 2:33 PM
Samsung has added two new netbooks to their “N” series of netbooks, the Samsung N130 and N140. powered by the Intel Atom 1.6GHz N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, 3x USB 2.0 ports.
You won't regret buying it. :))
Gollum
Gollum #9
Oct 11, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Intel atom is a serious no no.

@op
also check out
Acer aspire one d722

and

Acer aspire 5253

5253 is similar to the hp model but only cheaper.
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wooster #10
Oct 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM
Intel Atom was designed to reduce power consumption and the processor uses a totally new design.. It isn’t an adaptation of an earlier architecture.. If mobility is what you're looking for, you'd definitely be needing a lasting battery. & that's exactly what the atom provides you with. Of course, don’t expect a competitor to Core 2 Duo ;) but it does what a netbook is supposed to do for you..and pretty impressively at that..It all depends on the nature of usage..if it's light, like browsing the net, watching movies, chatting etc. then there's no need to go for something which is more powerful but at the expense of battery life just because the price is more or less the same. Keep your purpose in mind & buy what does the job best.
Goodluck.