Do you own a NETBOOK?

[ghosthunter]

hi sir GH...... i have managed to sell my dell netbook and planning to buy this sony netbook.can i ask for your opinion with this new netbook of sony before i buy it? it costs equivalent to US$585 here in ksa. thanks again.

Why not try looking at ASUS N10 ? Originally priced at around US$700 early this year, I have seen the price go down at some of the local retailers (in Manila).

What makes this netbook different from the rest is the two graphics chips: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 AND Nvidia 9300m GS 256MB DDR2 ... meaning you can play games on the faster chip or save battery by using the Intel 950 chipset. Switching between chipsets require a reboot though.

The rest of the specs are typical:

* Screen: 10.2” WSVGA (1024 x 600) Glossy LED, w/Ambient Light Sensor
* Processor: Intel Atom N270 processor at 1.66Ghz
* Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
* Nvidia 9300m GS 256MB DDR2
* Memory: 1GB DDR2 PC-5300 667
* Hard Disc: 160GB 5400 rpm w/Freefall Sensor (Seagate)
* Wireless: Atheros AR92X Wireless Network Adapter (A/B/G/N), Bluetooth V2.0 + EDR
* Optical Drive: N/A
* Ports and Slots: 3 USB 2.0, HDMI,VGA monitor out, headphone jack, microphone input, 8-in-1 SD card reader (SDHC compatible), Kensington Lock slot, Ethernet 10/100, ExpressCard/34, Microphone-in, and Line-out/ S/PDIF
* Operating System: Windows XP Home SP3 + Express Gate.
* Features: Built in 1.3Mp Camera/Microphone/Fingerprint reader
* Battery: 11.1v 4800mAh 53Wh 6 Cell Lithium
* Dimensions: 27.6 cm (W) x 19.5 cm (D) x 2.99-3.71 cm (H)
* Weight: 1.40 kg with 3-cell battery
* Warranty: 2-Year Limited Global Warranty

Another plus is the looks: