+1 On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 6:02 AM, Andrew S. Baker <asbz...@gmail.com> wrote:
> In general, you're going to want to get an N450 or one of the dual core > variety of NetBooks. > > I recently got my son a NetBook for his birthday, and you couldn't pay me > to use one of those things for remote support. I'll deal with the weight of > a laptop, thankyouverymuch. The speed is not quite an issue (I'm using to > the speed of a smartphone, after all), but the keyboard and screen real > estate is just not there -- for me, anyway. > > Too many of the NetBooks come with 1024x*600* resolution. I don't mind > widescreen, but I need more than 600 pixels at the low-end. > > > *>>**I know that you can pay extra for a 1366x768 screen, but those > usually get the netbook near the $500 mark... which is what a cheap Notebook > costs.* > > And a cheap notebook is by far preferable for support... > > > *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) <http://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker> > *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* > * * > > > > On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 6:15 PM, Matthew W. Ross <mr...@ephrataschools.org > > wrote: > >> Hey list, >> >> I'm curious if any of you have experience with a variety of netbooks. I'm >> considering the purchase of one as my mobile troubleshooting workstation, >> such as IP-Camera configuration, Network Device configuration (over local >> serial port), etc. >> >> Here's my questions: I don't think I'll be needing much CPU power, but I'm >> curious if anybody noticed a speciffic level of processor that "is too slow" >> or "start to feel functional." For example, will an old N230 work without >> unbearable sluggishness? What about the AMD Neo's? I plan on running Windows >> 7. >> >> Second, I'm weary of the 1024x600 screens that come on most netbooks. the >> 10" screen physical size isn't a problem, but do you often run out of screen >> real-estate with such a resolution? Maybe this one is in my head. If so, let >> me know. I know that you can pay extra for a 1366x768 screen, but those >> usually get the netbook near the $500 mark... which is what a cheap Notebook >> costs. >> >> Last, I dislike the Acer's "flat keyboard". Any other brands have this >> style of keys? I want a little definition between the keys for myself, and >> would not want to end up with this. >> >> Thanks for the opinions. >> >> >> --Matt Ross >> Ephrata School District >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> >> > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
