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CYF · 08-11-2009, 01:42 PM

I'm looking at the blue Asus EEE http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220554

8 hours battery life seems to beat the others in the 290-340 price range.

Anyone have one of these? Or recommend something similar with a nice battery life?

I have a Macbook that I carry now, but I'm nervous about carrying a $1200 computer around with me all the time. My friend's little brother just got robbed at gunpoint for his laptop.

Basically I'm looking for something small, cheap, long battery life. Will be used for web browsing, ssh, php/html/css work, chat/im. Linux or Windows is fine. The macbook handles photoshop and everything else, so I'm just looking for a portable machine.

Thanks guys

u-Bob · 08-11-2009, 02:02 PM

that's the 1005ha-m.
get the 1005ha-h (longer battery life, better processor)

CYF · 08-11-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u-Bob

that's the 1005ha-m.
get the 1005ha-h (longer battery life, better processor)

I don't see that one at newegg, got a link?

candyflip · 08-11-2009, 02:09 PM

I've got 2 at the moment. Personal and Business versions of the Dell Mini 9. They discontinued it, but due to demand brought it back but with a price increase.

They are pretty popular due to the ease of installing OSX on them. With a 16 gb SSD upgrade, you can install OSX right from a retail copy of the disc. Everything works, web cam, volume buttons, bluetooth, wifi, etc.

I bought one on CL for $150 and got another on a special deal from Dell for $200 and did all the SDD and memory upgrades in 5 minutes myself.

We don't leave the house without at least one of them and they often come in handy.

CYF · 08-11-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyflip

I've got 2 at the moment. Personal and Business versions of the Dell Mini 9. They discontinued it, but due to demand brought it back but with a price increase.

They are pretty popular due to the ease of installing OSX on them. With a 16 gb SSD upgrade, you can install OSX right from a retail copy of the disc. Everything works, web cam, volume buttons, bluetooth, wifi, etc.

I bought one on CL for $150 and got another on a special deal from Dell for $200 and did all the SDD and memory upgrades in 5 minutes myself.

We don't leave the house without at least one of them and they often come in handy.

How's the battery life? Price range? I'm looking for something 350 or cheaper. All I see at dell is a mini 10 for around 350.

I dont have a windows machine anymore, I run OS X and openbsd and freebsd, so a hackintosh would be a plus.

I heard you can run os x on the MSI netbooks but never heard anything about those.

CYF · 08-11-2009, 03:47 PM

anyone else have a netbook?

tammix · 08-11-2009, 04:06 PM

Just got this new netbook and Im trying to take screen pics of videos running in GOM video app (to get "still" takes)
First I "take" the screen pic with the Impr-pant key, then Im using the Paint app that comes for free to "copy-paste" and the "still" shows up but when trying to save it the pic moves! and I get a black-screen file saved, anyone knows how to do it right? or other ideas ?
thanks!

Angry Jew Cat - Banned for Life · 08-11-2009, 04:12 PM

i have a toshiba nb-200. incredible battery life, nice setup all around. only downfall is the speaker. the speaker (and i say speaker as a singular because thats what it is) is absolute shit...

candyflip · 08-11-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CYF

How's the battery life? Price range? I'm looking for something 350 or cheaper. All I see at dell is a mini 10 for around 350.

I dont have a windows machine anymore, I run OS X and openbsd and freebsd, so a hackintosh would be a plus.

I heard you can run os x on the MSI netbooks but never heard anything about those.

Battery life is good with OSX about 5-6 hours. It's a little better with Win7 and the same should be said for Snow Leopard with it's released.

I have a buddy with the MSI Wind and he had a heck of a time getting OSX on his. With the Mini 9 you can pretty much install it as normal, run a little script and all is good.

The Mini 10 can not run OSX. The Mini 10v (the mini 9 in a bigger case) can. So if you're buying one to run OSX keep that in mind.

CYF · 08-11-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candyflip

Battery life is good with OSX about 5-6 hours. It's a little better with Win7 and the same should be said for Snow Leopard with it's released.

I have a buddy with the MSI Wind and he had a heck of a time getting OSX on his. With the Mini 9 you can pretty much install it as normal, run a little script and all is good.

The Mini 10 can not run OSX. The Mini 10v (the mini 9 in a bigger case) can. So if you're buying one to run OSX keep that in mind.

5-6 hours isn't bad at all. I was looking at the 10v, it's cheaper than the Mini 10. Now to compare it to that Asus model, I'm pretty torn

directfiesta · 08-11-2009, 07:47 PM

Got the HP 1100 .. Battery is about 4 to 5 hours ( new ).
Could not refuse to buy it a Futureshop :

349.99 $ CAD
plus : free Comstar Ext USB 320 GB drive ( value 100.00 )
plus Epson NX115 for 19.99 ( instead of 99.99 ) - that I just unloaded on ebay for 70.00 ( factory sealed )

Net cost : $200.00

DateDoc · 08-11-2009, 07:52 PM

I'm hoping for a Mac netbook soon. The latest rumors are for an Oct release date but the rumors so far have all been bogus.

CYF · 08-11-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DateDoc

I'm hoping for a Mac netbook soon. The latest rumors are for an Oct release date but the rumors so far have all been bogus.

I know what you mean, but the Dell Mini 10v does os x.

The Asus has better battery life. It's a tough choice I think.

candyflip · 08-11-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DateDoc

I'm hoping for a Mac netbook soon. The latest rumors are for an Oct release date but the rumors so far have all been bogus.

The Apple tablet device won't be a netbook. It's be more like a big iPod.

The closest you'll get to an Apple netbook is one of these others running OSX.

The Minis don't come with a giant power brick like most laptops. The cable to plug mine in is very small.

Angry Jew Cat - Banned for Life · 08-11-2009, 11:53 PM

i kid you not i pull out 10 hours on a full charge with my toshiba. the battery life is fucking solid...

everything is, other than that shitty fucking speaker. gotta wear headphones...

08-11-2009, 01:42 PM	#1
CYF Coupon Guru Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 10,973	Got a netbook? Spam me! I'm looking at the blue Asus EEE http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834220554 8 hours battery life seems to beat the others in the 290-340 price range. Anyone have one of these? Or recommend something similar with a nice battery life? I have a Macbook that I carry now, but I'm nervous about carrying a $1200 computer around with me all the time. My friend's little brother just got robbed at gunpoint for his laptop. Basically I'm looking for something small, cheap, long battery life. Will be used for web browsing, ssh, php/html/css work, chat/im. Linux or Windows is fine. The macbook handles photoshop and everything else, so I'm just looking for a portable machine. Thanks guys __________________ Webmaster Coupons Coupons and discounts for hosting, domains, SSL Certs, and more! AmeriNOC Coupons \| Certified Hosting Coupons \| Hosting Coupons \| Domain Name Coupons

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,067	I've got 2 at the moment. Personal and Business versions of the Dell Mini 9. They discontinued it, but due to demand brought it back but with a price increase. They are pretty popular due to the ease of installing OSX on them. With a 16 gb SSD upgrade, you can install OSX right from a retail copy of the disc. Everything works, web cam, volume buttons, bluetooth, wifi, etc. I bought one on CL for $150 and got another on a special deal from Dell for $200 and did all the SDD and memory upgrades in 5 minutes myself. We don't leave the house without at least one of them and they often come in handy. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

08-11-2009, 03:47 PM	#6
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08-11-2009, 04:06 PM	#7
tammix Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: El-Kaliman Oasis, West Sahara Posts: 2,164	netbook gurus...help! Just got this new netbook and Im trying to take screen pics of videos running in GOM video app (to get "still" takes) First I "take" the screen pic with the Impr-pant key, then Im using the Paint app that comes for free to "copy-paste" and the "still" shows up but when trying to save it the pic moves! and I get a black-screen file saved, anyone knows how to do it right? or other ideas ? thanks!

08-11-2009, 07:47 PM	#11
directfiesta Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 29,787	Got the HP 1100 .. Battery is about 4 to 5 hours ( new ). Could not refuse to buy it a Futureshop : 349.99 $ CAD plus : free Comstar Ext USB 320 GB drive ( value 100.00 ) plus Epson NX115 for 19.99 ( instead of 99.99 ) - that I just unloaded on ebay for 70.00 ( factory sealed ) Net cost : $200.00 __________________ I know that Asspimple is stoopid ... As he says, it is a FACT ! But I can't figure out how he can breathe or type , at the same time ....

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08-11-2009, 04:12 PM	#8
Angry Jew Cat - Banned for Life (felis madjewicus) Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Mom & Dad's Basement Posts: 20,368	i have a toshiba nb-200. incredible battery life, nice setup all around. only downfall is the speaker. the speaker (and i say speaker as a singular because thats what it is) is absolute shit...

08-11-2009, 07:52 PM	#12
DateDoc Outside looking in. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: To Hell You Ride Posts: 14,243	I'm hoping for a Mac netbook soon. The latest rumors are for an Oct release date but the rumors so far have all been bogus. __________________

08-11-2009, 11:53 PM	#15
Angry Jew Cat - Banned for Life (felis madjewicus) Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Mom & Dad's Basement Posts: 20,368	i kid you not i pull out 10 hours on a full charge with my toshiba. the battery life is fucking solid... everything is, other than that shitty fucking speaker. gotta wear headphones...