Netbook Comparisons! - Page 2

**Ubon94** · 11-07-2009, 12:55 PM

They are going to kill the atom? what?
I'm waiting for Atom 2 until i buy a netbook
the current one is too slow for me

**MrDigital** · 11-07-2009, 08:40 PM

I've never understand people who feel the atom is too slow for a netbook. I don't know what people plan on doing with their netbooks. About the only thing my netbook can't do is play high def video, which it could if I had a free mini-pcie slot for an HD decoder.

My friend bought himself an MSI Wind and got an HD decoder and that thing plays 1080p video at 120 frames a second now. That's better than my freakin Core 2 Quad plays them.

**kpxgq** · 11-09-2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDigital

I've never understand people who feel the atom is too slow for a netbook. I don't know what people plan on doing with their netbooks. About the only thing my netbook can't do is play high def video, which it could if I had a free mini-pcie slot for an HD decoder.

My friend bought himself an MSI Wind and got an HD decoder and that thing plays 1080p video at 120 frames a second now. That's better than my freakin Core 2 Quad plays them.

its slow when you consider that its target audience is casual internet users and most casual internet users spend alot of time on youtube/hulu or other flash rich sites which bogs an atom

**MrDigital** · 11-09-2009, 12:53 AM

I watch youtube videos all the time without issue on my mini9... ? I don't use hulu, so who knows. Like I said, anything that's not HD (720p+) should work without issue.

**ant19** · 11-09-2009, 08:06 PM

The toshiba Nb200 is the best! i have one and it's amazing, it looks fantastic and batt life is second to none. I also have old games like Fallout 1 & 2, Baldurs gate 2, Alpha centauri, Gabrial knight and it plays em perfectly

by the way what browser do u guys find the best for netbooks? I use firefox but find it stutters occaisonly which is a bit annoying.

**MrDigital** · 11-10-2009, 12:38 AM

I use firefox on my OSX netbook, but I use firefox across the board with xmarks. I don't find any issues with it. Might be different on a Windows netbook.

**Timman_24** · 11-10-2009, 10:11 PM

I've found Firefox to be a bit slower compared to chrome these days. I don't know why but chrome feels fast and lighterweight. It doesn't offer as many extensions or addons but it does everything I have wanted.

I wouldn't mind getting a netbook sometime. I love my larger 1920x1200 HP but it is a handful on the couch. I will probably wait for the next round of processors, hopefully the price isn't effected. Price is really the only reason I would consider one.

**kpxgq** · 11-11-2009, 04:07 AM

try out an acer 1410

**Colossus** · 11-11-2009, 04:45 PM

What about the new Intel SU processors sporting like 8+ hours of battery life?

**kpxgq** · 11-12-2009, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colossus

What about the new Intel SU processors sporting like 8+ hours of battery life?

thats what im saying... the atom is not THAT bad for general use.. its just that the newer celeron SU cpus are MUCH MUCH faster for about the same price and power usage

**Timman_24** · 11-12-2009, 03:13 PM

Is the celeron M 1.3ghz what you guys are talking about? Is it better than the SU Celerons?

**kpxgq** · 11-12-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timman_24

Is the celeron M 1.3ghz what you guys are talking about? Is it better than the SU Celerons?

intel's naming convention is all over the place... ie

1.2ghz dual core mobile celeron = su2300 = celeron 743

**hwmicre** · 11-18-2009, 04:32 PM

What be the negative impact performance-wise between a decent netbook and an entry-level notebook/laptop? Gaming, mostly? Any Word Processing (which I think would be impacted that much...).???

Anything else I can't think of?

**Thermo** · 11-20-2009, 07:28 PM

I use a mini to support several automotive tools and my radar detector. Other than being small and handy, I don't really like it. It is slow and has trouble with displaying some programs, it cuts the bottom off of their windows. My XPS is so much faster (to be expected) and has longer battery life (surprise) at just a small penalty for larger size.

**MrDigital** · 11-20-2009, 08:27 PM

Yeah, the 600px height is a pretty serious limitation, since almost everything is designed for a 1024x768 screen at the minimum in 2009. I can't even press the OK button on many basic OSX apps, like say the PRINT utility. I just have to hit enter and hope for the best.

11-07-2009, 12:55 PM	#16
Ubon94 Tiger Shark Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Outlaws game lobby Posts: 669	They are going to kill the atom? what? I'm waiting for Atom 2 until i buy a netbook the current one is too slow for me __________________ Make it Simple

11-07-2009, 08:40 PM	#17
MrDigital ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gamers don't let gamers buy a Wii. Posts: 7,967	I've never understand people who feel the atom is too slow for a netbook. I don't know what people plan on doing with their netbooks. About the only thing my netbook can't do is play high def video, which it could if I had a free mini-pcie slot for an HD decoder. My friend bought himself an MSI Wind and got an HD decoder and that thing plays 1080p video at 120 frames a second now. That's better than my freakin Core 2 Quad plays them. __________________ Many Shubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Sloar that day I can tell you!

11-09-2009, 12:53 AM	#19
MrDigital ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gamers don't let gamers buy a Wii. Posts: 7,967	I watch youtube videos all the time without issue on my mini9... ? I don't use hulu, so who knows. Like I said, anything that's not HD (720p+) should work without issue. __________________ Many Shubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Sloar that day I can tell you!

11-10-2009, 12:38 AM	#21
MrDigital ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gamers don't let gamers buy a Wii. Posts: 7,967	I use firefox on my OSX netbook, but I use firefox across the board with xmarks. I don't find any issues with it. Might be different on a Windows netbook. __________________ Many Shubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Sloar that day I can tell you!

11-10-2009, 10:11 PM	#22
Timman_24 The Dude Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carbondale, IL Posts: 8,760	I've found Firefox to be a bit slower compared to chrome these days. I don't know why but chrome feels fast and lighterweight. It doesn't offer as many extensions or addons but it does everything I have wanted. I wouldn't mind getting a netbook sometime. I love my larger 1920x1200 HP but it is a handful on the couch. I will probably wait for the next round of processors, hopefully the price isn't effected. Price is really the only reason I would consider one. __________________ The Rig E8500 \| Gigabyte DS4-X48\| G.Skill 4gig (2x2) Visiontek HD4870 \| Onboard Codec Sound \| Hanns-g 28" Monitor Samsung DVD-R CD-RW 52x32x52x16 \| Seagate 320gig\| No Floppy! Antec 900\| Corsair 750TX\| Tuniq Tower \| 4 120mm & 1 200mm fan Currently playing: Dragon Age, Torchlight, Forza 3 Check out my Locost build: http://locost.wordpress.com

11-09-2009, 08:06 PM	#20
ant19 Tiger Shark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: essex, UK Posts: 838	The toshiba Nb200 is the best! i have one and it's amazing, it looks fantastic and batt life is second to none. I also have old games like Fallout 1 & 2, Baldurs gate 2, Alpha centauri, Gabrial knight and it plays em perfectly by the way what browser do u guys find the best for netbooks? I use firefox but find it stutters occaisonly which is a bit annoying.

11-11-2009, 04:07 AM	#23
kpxgq hasshou suru shinki nari Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: texas Posts: 15,745	try out an acer 1410 __________________ intel e7200 @ 3.8ghz, 2x2gb corsair pc6400, asus p5e-vm hdmi, evga gtx260-216, wd 6401aals, antec p180 mini, ocz sxs-600

11-11-2009, 04:45 PM	#24
Colossus By the Power of Greyskull Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Reading, MA Posts: 21,015	What about the new Intel SU processors sporting like 8+ hours of battery life? __________________ Intel QX9650\|Asus Rampage\|Asus EAH5970\|8GB G.Skill\|(2) WD Velociraptor 300GB (RAID 0)\|(4) WD 1TB Caviar Black (RAID 5)\|PC P&C 1.2kw\|Lian Li V2010B\|(2) BenQ FP241WZ 24" LCD ReadyNAS Pro 12TB NAS Server (X-RAID2) ReadyNAS NV+ 6TB NAS Server (X-RAID)

11-12-2009, 03:13 PM	#26
Timman_24 The Dude Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carbondale, IL Posts: 8,760	Is the celeron M 1.3ghz what you guys are talking about? Is it better than the SU Celerons? __________________ The Rig E8500 \| Gigabyte DS4-X48\| G.Skill 4gig (2x2) Visiontek HD4870 \| Onboard Codec Sound \| Hanns-g 28" Monitor Samsung DVD-R CD-RW 52x32x52x16 \| Seagate 320gig\| No Floppy! Antec 900\| Corsair 750TX\| Tuniq Tower \| 4 120mm & 1 200mm fan Currently playing: Dragon Age, Torchlight, Forza 3 Check out my Locost build: http://locost.wordpress.com Last edited by Timman_24; 11-12-2009 at 03:13 PM.

11-18-2009, 04:32 PM	#28
hwmicre Mako Shark Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: I'm from Joisey Posts: 4,203	Just curious..Netbook vs. laptop... What be the negative impact performance-wise between a decent netbook and an entry-level notebook/laptop? Gaming, mostly? Any Word Processing (which I think would be impacted that much...).??? Anything else I can't think of? __________________ A64 3000+ (250x10 @ 166); Chaintech VNF-250; 1G Mushkin PC3200 (2-2-2-5); Antec P160 w/Clear Side; Enermax/CoolerGiant 485W PSU; Seagate 160G PATA; XP-90 w/Enermax 92mm; PNY 6800nu (350/750; 91.94 WQHL); Win XP Pro

11-20-2009, 07:28 PM	#29
Thermo Great White Shark Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: DC burbs USA Posts: 5,124	I use a mini to support several automotive tools and my radar detector. Other than being small and handy, I don't really like it. It is slow and has trouble with displaying some programs, it cuts the bottom off of their windows. My XPS is so much faster (to be expected) and has longer battery life (surprise) at just a small penalty for larger size. __________________ "All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move."

11-20-2009, 08:27 PM	#30
MrDigital ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gamers don't let gamers buy a Wii. Posts: 7,967	Yeah, the 600px height is a pretty serious limitation, since almost everything is designed for a 1024x768 screen at the minimum in 2009. I can't even press the OK button on many basic OSX apps, like say the PRINT utility. I just have to hit enter and hope for the best. __________________ Many Shubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Sloar that day I can tell you!

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