Do you own a NETBOOK?

[number001]

How is the performance if Vista is loaded?

[ghosthunter]

So bet. the MSI Wind and Lenovo S10, which one is the better choice overall? Thanks!

Between the Msi Wind U100+ & Lenovo S10, the differences are...

MSi Wind U100+:
-250gig HDD
-2gig ram (as sold by PC Corner)
-no bluetooth
-six cell battery (aftermarket 9 cell battery available)
-3 USB ports
-system eco-mode and overclock functions (but the function only adds 20 to 30 minutes to total battery time)
-LCD hinge rather feels flimsy
-overall look, rather ordinary (but modders have made it look like a Macbook Mini)

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW5fAzADzeQ&feature=PlayList&p=47F1B6D7A27 88AD1&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=39"]Macbook Mini[/ame]

Lenovo S10:
-160 gig HDD
-1gig ram
-bluetooth
-six cell version available (but most are sold with 3-cell)
-2 USB ports
-LCD hinge feels solid and firm
-overall look, kinda classy.

In the end, if you value looks since basic function are exactly alike, the S10 is the choice but if you are planning to do some mods to the netbook later, the U100+ is good value for money plus it has a bigger HDD and more RAM without openning the case.

Talking about the case, the U100 chassis can be easily openned by removing the nine screws of it's bottom cover. This makes it extremely easy for nearly anyone to access and mod the internals of the U100.

[ghosthunter]

How is the performance if Vista is loaded?

But why? Why install a faulty product? You would be better off with Windows 7, even a beta version if you can't wait for the release version. It installs flawlessly according to the guys who have tried it.

[number001]

Lenovo announces 12.1-inch, Ion-powered netbook

Nvidia says the Ion is powerful enough to propel the S12 into the full-blown "notebook" category, but Lenovo is more conservative, calling the system a plain netbook.

According to Lenovo's press release, the Intel-only flavor of the IdeaPad S12 will become available next month at $449. You'll have to wait until "later this summer" to get the pricier Ion-based version, which will add an HDMI output and superior graphics capabilities.

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Lenovo S10-2 Preview - A New Outlook

[Negus]

Guys, any feedback on how well current netbooks perform when accessing MsOffice/Open Office files?

Especially those huge spreadsheets (with some excel vba macros) or 300+ page word files. TIA.

[ghosthunter]

Guys, any feedback on how well current netbooks perform when accessing MsOffice/Open Office files?

Especially those huge spreadsheets (with some excel vba macros) or 300+ page word files. TIA.

Works fine. Depends on the speed of your other computers as a comparison. Performance is within expectations. Some delay in opening large documents/spreadsheets but once open, runs well (needs a few seconds to refresh). Best to have only one application running to maximize performance.

[Negus]

I guess I'll also have to configure an SSD instead of the standard HDD to improve performance. Thanks for the reply.

[ghosthunter]

I guess I'll also have to configure an SSD instead of the standard HDD to improve performance. Thanks for the reply.

I don't think an SSD would give it that much of a boost in performance. maximizing RAM would be better. 2gb ram would be best since some netbooks are sold with only 1gb ram from the dealer.

[bat_zignal]

I got an Acer Aspire One 10.1" AO531h-1440 netbook. Came with 160Gb HD, webcam & mic, built-in Wifi, 3G SIM card and a 6-cell battery. Upgraded the RAM to 2gig, added a LiteOn external CD/DVD writer and a Logitech VX Nano mouse.

Installed Office 2003 Pro, MS Street and Trips, Nero 7, AVG Anti-virus and Acrobat Pro 6. Works great so far and no problems encountered yet!

[woohoo]

I don't think an SSD would give it that much of a boost in performance. maximizing RAM would be better. 2gb ram would be best since some netbooks are sold with only 1gb ram from the dealer.

Would you believe: this guy from INTEL said in a product presentation I attended yesterday that 1GB RAM is all you'll need for Windows (whether it be XP, Vista, or 7)!

He said that if you wanted a performance boost when upgrading your new laptop (or desktop), you should ask for a CPU upgrade more than a RAM upgrade.

I wanted to interrupt him and prove him wrong right then and there, but it would've been rude to say, "YOU'VE NEVER USED VISTA on a 1GB RAM machine, have ya?!"

[ghosthunter]

Would you believe: this guy from INTEL said in a product presentation I attended yesterday that 1GB RAM is all you'll need for Windows (whether it be XP, Vista, or 7)!

He said that if you wanted a performance boost when upgrading your new laptop (or desktop), you should ask for a CPU upgrade more than a RAM upgrade.

I wanted to interrupt him and prove him wrong right then and there, but it would've been rude to say, "YOU'VE NEVER USED VISTA on a 1GB RAM machine, have ya?!"

I would have interrupted him. :bottom:

[woohoo]

I would have interrupted him. :bottom:

Well, I would've done it, had I had a presence, uh, as INTIMIDATING as yours, GH.

[tsupermario]

Would you believe: this guy from INTEL said in a product presentation I attended yesterday that 1GB RAM is all you'll need for Windows (whether it be XP, Vista, or 7)!

He said that if you wanted a performance boost when upgrading your new laptop (or desktop), you should ask for a CPU upgrade more than a RAM upgrade.

love your own. he's from intel right?

[woohoo]

love your own. he's from intel right?

Aba'y oo nga pala, 'no? +1! That explains it!

[flakez]

ganon na nga, para maraming bumili ng product nila.

BTTT:
just got my msi wind u100 lxp8. so far sulit na sulit. siya ung may pinakamagandang specs don sa price range niya sa mga nakita ko eh. hehehe

[flakez]

Badtrip, just after a few weeks mukhang busted kagad ung fan ng msi wind ko. pwede kaya item replacement? kahit same model? badtrip naman kung after ilang weeks pa lang eh bubuksan na kagad ung netbook ko. badtrip

[russpogi]

I got a Acer AspireOne 11.6" AO751h-1948

Specs:
OS: Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Processor: Intel® Atom™ Processor Z520 (512KB L2 cache, 1.33GHz, 533MHz FSB)
Memory: 1GB DDR2 667 SDRAM
HD: 160GB hard drive
Storage accessory: multi-in-one card reader
Display: 11.6" WXGA (1366 x 768) TFT display, Acer® CrystalBrite Technology
Graphics: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 500
Connectivity: 802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN, Webcam
Color: diamond black chassis
Battery: three-cell battery

I got it for US$469 last June at Costco when I was in the US.

The device overall performs as intended and battery gets me to around 3-4hrs, depending on usage. Ok naman sya pero I was wondering if there is an available 6-cell battery for this model here sa Pinas.

Also, I noticed that this model came out here with only Vista pre-installed. There was this stupid salesperson at VMall in Greenhills telling me that WinXP is obsolete and that it's no longer being sold? Duh? Nakabili nga ako eh! Bwiset!

Anyways, what do you guys think? GH?

[Negus]

russ, baka pasok sa windows 7 upgrade program yung unit mo.

Purchase a qualifying version* of a Windows Vista retail packaged product from your favorite retailer between June 26, 2009 and January 31, 2010.

Free upgrade from vista to 7.

[Elroi]

I got a Acer AspireOne 11.6" AO751h-1948

my wife is also eyeing this model. we saw one yesterday with upgraded specs - 2gb Ram, 250gb HD, 6 cell battery (8 hrs daw), Vista Home Basic * 27.5k for 12mos/0%.. but she wants it in pink and unfortunately, black lang ang available stock so we'll have to wait for a week pa..

hopefully, she'll change her mind before the unit arrives and get the lenovo s10-2 instead at a cheaper price..

russ, baka pasok sa windows 7 upgrade program yung unit mo.
Free upgrade from vista to 7.

you may have overlooked but XP Home ang OS nya.. ang may free upgrade lang daw sa vista ay home premium, professional at ultimate..

[Camgen6]

I got a Acer AspireOne 11.6" AO751h-1948

Specs:
OS: Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Processor: Intel® Atom™ Processor Z520 (512KB L2 cache, 1.33GHz, 533MHz FSB)
Memory: 1GB DDR2 667 SDRAM
HD: 160GB hard drive
Storage accessory: multi-in-one card reader
Display: 11.6" WXGA (1366 x 768) TFT display, Acer® CrystalBrite Technology
Graphics: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 500
Connectivity: 802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN, Webcam
Color: diamond black chassis
Battery: three-cell battery

I got it for US$469 last June at Costco when I was in the US.

The device overall performs as intended and battery gets me to around 3-4hrs, depending on usage. Ok naman sya pero I was wondering if there is an available 6-cell battery for this model here sa Pinas.

Also, I noticed that this model came out here with only Vista pre-installed. There was this stupid salesperson at VMall in Greenhills telling me that WinXP is obsolete and that it's no longer being sold? Duh? Nakabili nga ako eh! Bwiset!

Anyways, what do you guys think? GH?

I was at Costco just last week, mga $350 yata. Tamang tama ang laki niya 11.6" para kasi akong masyadong naliliitan sa 10". Kaso 3 cell lang ang battery but with 250GB Hard drive. Maybe I'm going to end up buying the ASUS 1005HA-VU1X for $305 online, free shipping & no tax.