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**retailguy** · 10-21-2009, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by Partial

That's actually not a bad notebook. I could get down with the size of that, I guess.

the best part? Under 650, now under 600, and not a mac.

seriously. she loves the thing. never puts it down.

**Tyrone Bigguns** · 10-21-2009, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by Partial

I cannot believe this many people like them. The keyboards and trackpads are horrendous. That is the biggest complaint. That, and just about every website, including this one, requires horizontal scrolling, which is just a really bad thing from all user experience stand points.

I've got the 12 inch Dell, obviously full size keyboard, and the trackpad works just fine and i have only encountered one site that requried horizontal scrolling.

ty has 2 friends that have Macs that love their little netbooks...perfect for travel, perfect for resting on their laps while watching tv, etc.

they also just got rid of their iphones and got palm pres..and like the pre more.

**Partial** · 10-21-2009, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by Tyrone Bigguns

Originally posted by Partial

I cannot believe this many people like them. The keyboards and trackpads are horrendous. That is the biggest complaint. That, and just about every website, including this one, requires horizontal scrolling, which is just a really bad thing from all user experience stand points.

I've got the 12 inch Dell, obviously full size keyboard, and the trackpad works just fine and i have only encountered one site that requried horizontal scrolling.

ty has 2 friends that have Macs that love their little netbooks...perfect for travel, perfect for resting on their laps while watching tv, etc.

they also just got rid of their iphones and got palm pres..and like the pre more.

The 12" has a higher res, though, I think at least, than the 600 by 1024 that is the 9 and 10" variants.

Good for your friends. I don't know what your point is, I could not care less, it is clear they're in the minority as the iPhone is the hottest phone out right now despite being on the shittiest network.

I'm gonna get a Pre or a Pixi unless some Android phone really knocks my socks off. I really did not like my Centro so I'm skeptical of Palm, but if Android doesn't have multitouch (it's built into the hardware but disabled in the software so they don't get sued by Apple like Palm is), that is a deal breaker for me as multi-touch takes the experience to a new level.

**3irty1** · 10-21-2009, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by Partial

Originally posted by 3irty1

wait and try this

http://openpandora.org/index.php?opt...emid=1&lang=en

Who would buy that? Hardware looks like shit.

What like physically? Such a mac nerd. I'd rather have this than a netbook. I'd rather have this than a nds or psp. To boot its all open source.

**Tyrone Bigguns** · 10-21-2009, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by Partial

Originally posted by Tyrone Bigguns

Originally posted by Partial

I cannot believe this many people like them. The keyboards and trackpads are horrendous. That is the biggest complaint. That, and just about every website, including this one, requires horizontal scrolling, which is just a really bad thing from all user experience stand points.

I've got the 12 inch Dell, obviously full size keyboard, and the trackpad works just fine and i have only encountered one site that requried horizontal scrolling.

ty has 2 friends that have Macs that love their little netbooks...perfect for travel, perfect for resting on their laps while watching tv, etc.

they also just got rid of their iphones and got palm pres..and like the pre more.

The 12" has a higher res, though, I think at least, than the 600 by 1024 that is the 9 and 10" variants.

Good for your friends. I don't know what your point is, I could not care less, it is clear they're in the minority as the iPhone is the hottest phone out right now despite being on the shittiest network.

I'm gonna get a Pre or a Pixi unless some Android phone really knocks my socks off. I really did not like my Centro so I'm skeptical of Palm, but if Android doesn't have multitouch (it's built into the hardware but disabled in the software so they don't get sued by Apple like Palm is), that is a deal breaker for me as multi-touch takes the experience to a new level.

Don't know anything about the others, just mine..which works great. Netbooking without boundaries.

Pre: Just that there are some folks that like the Pre more. Iphone is on the shittiest network...funny, someone mentioned that long ago. And, with ridiculous plans.

Pixie: No qwerty keyboard. Which is a bummer.

**Scott Campbell** · 10-22-2009, 06:26 AM

There's a version similar to this selling for $399.

Acer Aspire Timeline 1810T - Review of the Acer Aspire Timeline 1810T

http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptop/acer-aspire-1810t.aspx

This sleek ultraportable offers better performance than netbooks and nearly nine hours of battery life.

**Partial** · 10-22-2009, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by Tyrone Bigguns

Pixie: No qwerty keyboard. Which is a bummer.

I personally don't care but as an fyi, it definitely as a qwerty.

The Palm Pixi is official, headed to Sprint this holiday season -- we've got hands-on and video!

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/the-palm-pixi-is-official-headed-to-sprint-this-holiday-season/

The Palm Pixi has officially arrived, and if you're an avid reader of Engadget (you'd better be), this device should look a little bit familiar to you. We first broke specs and images of the phone -- codenamed Eos and the alternately-spelled "Pixie" -- back in April, when we nabbed what appeared to be a leak of a new, Centro-esque phone headed to AT&T. Today, Palm has announced that the Pixi -- a tiny, sleek webOS-based handset -- will be coming to Sprint this holiday season. The phone will hit shelves sans-WiFi (EV-DO Rev. A only here), with 8GB of storage onboard (a nice bump up from the rumored 4GB), 2 megapixel camera (with flash), a full QWERTY keyboard, and a minute, 2.63-inch, 320 x 400 capacitive display (guess they didn't get that HTC memo). Along with the new handset, Palm will offer five artist-designed back covers in the "Palm Pixi Artist Series" -- similar to Zune Originals and Dell's Design Studio laptops -- which can be purchased separately... of course. Touchstone owners take heart: those backs, as well as a separate black backing that you'll also pay extra for, are all compatible with the accessory. In addition to the hardware, Palm will be introducing a native Facebook app when the Pixi hits, as well as new Yahoo! and LinkedIn integration for Synergy. Right now no date for launch has been set, though Palm says the phone will be ready in time for the holidays. The company is also mum on price, but coupled with the news that Sprint will be slimming the Pre's entry point down to $149.99, we have to assume it's going to be in the $99-or-less ballpark. We had a chance to play around with the new phone, so read on after the break for our initial, early impressions.

**Tyrone Bigguns** · 10-22-2009, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by Partial

Originally posted by Tyrone Bigguns

Pixie: No qwerty keyboard. Which is a bummer.

I personally don't care but as an fyi, it definitely as a qwerty.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/09/t...oliday-season/

Was thinking of the other phone that is coming out...the android one, maybe by HTC then.

No WiFi though....cheap bastard like yourself should be bummed.

**Partial** · 10-26-2009, 05:03 PM

I can't get behind this Bretsky, but if you do decide to get Netbooks, this is a front page sizzling deal on Slickdeals.net

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**MadScientist** · 10-26-2009, 06:18 PM

For a notebook for the kids you might consider Craig's List. Get a cheap one that is a couple of years old, and it should do fine, with a bigger screen and better performance than an atom processor.

**Scott Campbell** · 10-26-2009, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by Partial

Originally posted by Freak Out

I would not get them a netbook if I bought TODAY......I would go to Dell or HP or Acer and get a base 15 and upgrade the CPU to the cheapest dual core and go for it. That would run about $400 a machine with Windows 7 64 bit. You have to remember the netbooks have no built in optical drive which would blow for the kids.

Wait a week or two and you might see some better deals but not that much better.

15" is gigantic. Go with a 12". Other than that, I completely agree with this.

15 is gigantic for college students and business professionals. But B's buying it for his young kids. I think 15 would work fine for that use. I wouldn't want my kids dragging a laptop around. They lose everything.

**MJZiggy** · 10-26-2009, 07:52 PM

I have a 17" laptop and I love it.

**Scott Campbell** · 10-26-2009, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by MJZiggy

I have a 17" laptop and I love it.

There's a very good reason they make so many sizes and configurations. It's because people use them in a variety of ways, and there's no single solution that satisfies everybody.

**HowardRoark** · 10-26-2009, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by Scott Campbell

Originally posted by MJZiggy

I have a 17" laptop and I love it.

There's a very good reason they make so many sizes and configurations. It's because people use them in a variety of ways, and there's no single solution that satisfies everybody.

If 17" doesn't satisfy her, I don't know what will.

**MJZiggy** · 10-26-2009, 08:17 PM

I love every inch of it!

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