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hoosierbitch

I HAS A QUEZTIONS

Jul 23, 2011 15:53

QUEZTION 1: NETBOOKS. GOOD/BAD?

I am looking to purchase a computing device for the coming year, and am feeling tempted by netbooks. This would be my primary computer. All I really do on the comp is doodle on my flist, watch .avis on vlc, and use the word processor. But online guides advocate not getting a netbook if it's going to be your only ( Read more... )

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4sakenmyself July 23 2011, 21:03:49 UTC

My sister had a netbook. It was good, but the cord decided to die within three months of her owning it. Its also a pain for those who actually like full-sized keyboards (ie me). But it does have the benefit of being light weight and useful, so I really dont know what to say to you. I also dont know if it was just her or the cord really just sucks on those little netbooks ( ... )

lionessvalenti July 23 2011, 21:08:33 UTC

I love my netbook. It is my primary computer these days because my desktop is very slow and old. I do everything except listen to music and watch videos on it (well, stuff on VLC, I watch all my streaming video on the netbook because, again, desktop is slow). I don't know that I could function these days without it. Okay, I probably could if I never had it, but I have it. I love it.

I could see where it wouldn't be suggested to have it as your primary computer, but it's functional. Especially if you, like me, don't put a lot of stress on it. I'm pretty much a browser-open-and-that's-it person. It does the job. And they're a great value. I've had mine for a year and a half and it's great.

photoash July 23 2011, 21:10:11 UTC

I would say don't get a netbook. You can get affordable regular laptops that are relatively light and fast for the same approximate price.

I just sent you a few emails of websites to check for deals and some things to consider that I'd typed up for afiawri :) hope it's helpful!

elrhiarhodan July 23 2011, 21:12:17 UTC

Netbooks are cheapie cheap - and light and easy to carry. I'd suggest an entry level macbook air - but they are 3x more than the average netbook. Except they weigh less. Seriously - the Air weighs less.

You can use OpenOffice instead of Microspooge and you'll be fine.

I also have problems with writing sequels. Series are fine - but part twos and threes tend to stump me.

scatteredgray July 23 2011, 21:15:16 UTC

Netbooks can be back unfriendly if you have a tendency to hunch to peer at the screen. I did this on my (14inch) laptop. So if you're going to be writing a lot on it, and back pain is a concern?