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Help - Suggest a good netbook and place in pune

11 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/help-suggest-a-good-netbook-and-place-in-pune.133874/

a_medico
a_medico Original post #1
Nov 11, 2010 at 11:06 PM
I wish to buy a netbook in Pune.

Please suggest me a good netbook with following config :

Screen less than 10 inches (10 or 8 inch)
Long battery life (something like 8-10 hrs)
RAM 2 Gb (or 1Gb which has an option to upgrade to 2 GB readily while purchasing)
Most of them are Atom processor but I heard recent ones are with some upgraded processor.

My bias is towards ASUS and Samsung but if you have a suggestion otherwise, I might consider it.

Also please suggest a good place to buy in Pune.

Thanks.

P.S. - Just a query - How do you format and reinstall windows in a netbook as it has no CD drive. Does it have a restore option or we have to do it via pen drive?
desiibond
desiibond #2
Nov 11, 2010 at 11:22 PM
I was impressed with Samsung N210's capabilities. what's your budget?
a_medico
a_medico #4
Nov 14, 2010 at 12:48 AM
Just an update. Samsung N210 is out of stock in Pune. Check all major shops including Samsung Plaza. Maybe I gotto try it in Mumbai or Chennai.
Arun the Gr8
Arun the Gr8 #5
Dec 5, 2010 at 8:29 AM
I'll say go with Inspiron M101z. Wonderful laptop for a wonderful price :)
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/laptops-netbooks-tablets/134663-inspiron-m101z.html
a_medico
a_medico #6
Dec 5, 2010 at 10:59 AM
By the way I got ASUS 1015PEM.

Its a dual core processor. 1 GB RAM which I upgraded to 2GB. 320 GB HD. 8-10hrs battery. Webcam, Windows 7 starter edition preloaded etc etc. Got it for 21.5K including RAM upgrade. Lamington road mumbai.

I highly recommend this model.

Now no point in buying an atom processor. Go for dual core.
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p!e #7
Dec 18, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Try Vijay sales in Aundh-Baner.
Opposite to symanec office.
dissel
dissel #8
Dec 19, 2010 at 12:10 AM
Congratulation a_medico

I'm looking for one netbook too, How is the performance ?

Engadget quoted once that this atom dual core don't shows anything extra with Intel's crappy GMA3150 graphics.

I want to know how is it true ?
a_medico
a_medico #9
Dec 19, 2010 at 1:37 AM
I am very happy with the performance. I am not a gaming person but I do watch movies on it on regular basis. And its good for basic purpose. Very satisfied with it. Don't expect it to be something extraordinary and you wouldn't be disappointed.
dissel
dissel #10
Dec 19, 2010 at 1:48 AM
Me too...not a gaming at all...

Is it play 720p mkv flawlessly ?
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garashis #11
Mar 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Check these Asus 12 inchers with faster processor and 2 GB ram
Asus 1215T
Asus 1215P
HP Mini 110 Series 110-3607TU (Red)