On 6/10/10 8:26 AM, Neil Davidson wrote:
> I don't see how the little netbook Veech linked to wouldn't work for the
> intended usage.
>
> It has Wireless, built in Ethernet and CE does have a browser. What's not to
> like?
>
>
My concern was the "speed test" part. The browser/cpu combon in the $99
unit really won't be able to do much in the way of a speed test.
The browser/cpu will get in the way of page rendering, if that is the
test, and won't be able to run most speed test applets (flash or java).
Harry
> Neil.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com
> [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Harry McGregor
> Sent: 10 June 2010 03:11
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Need 100 cheap netbooks
>
> Interesting item, but it runs Windows CE, I do't know how well it will do
> with testing connectivity.
>
> I would recommend looking at this unit:
>
> http://www.norhtec.com/products/gecko/index.html
>
> At QTY 100, Michel should be able to get you a good price (owner of
> Norhtec).
>
> I have used many of their other products and they have been quite good to
> work with.
>
> Harry
>
> On 6/9/10 12:38 PM, Veech wrote:
>
>> My company needs about 100 devices to check for internet connectivity
>> in homes across the US. Most have hard-wired internet but some are
>> wireless. I found this online and am looking for your opinions of the
>> device:
>>
>> http://www.eglobalwireless.com/p-4333-new-7-mini-netbook-laptop-notebo
>> ok-wifi-windows-2gb-hd.aspx?gclid=CI6Dz_Xfk6ICFSQ65QodIlLBbg
>>
>>
>> or if you know of any other solutions that might work, I'm open to
>> suggestions. It just needs to be a portable device that our field
>> people would carry into a home, connect and test internet speed. We
>> do need some way to visually confirm the ability to surf the internet.
>>
>> thanks for any suggestions...
>>
>
