[erure]

I hope this thread doesn't collide with the Notebook buying guide thread.

Anyway I just purchased a netbook for myself, and I ended up getting the Samsung NC10-14GW. I had grown up with Samsung laptops (I think I had three different Samsung laptops over a span of 10 years or so X_X) and this netbook is getting great reviews. I first became interested about netbooks when the Asus EEE came out and wanted to get an EEE but I ended up going for the Samsung. I did try out the Lenovo ideapad, and although it is a nice netbook, the specs of the Samsung NC10 were too good to resist.

So anyone else own netbooks? I am getting my Samsung netbook next week and will post photos of the unboxing here. It would be great if owners could post tips about netbooks, photos of your netbook, etc.

Oh and does anyone have the Dell netbook? It is currently the best netbook ranked by CNET and I was wondering how it was. Other people said that the design felt flimsy but I haven't seen one for myself so I can't say.



Here is the netbook I'm getting, the Samsung NC10-14GW. Credit to engadget


A good place to purchase netbooks is www.portableone.com -- right now they're carrying the Samsung NC10 as well as Asus EEE and Acer.

EDIT:

Okay so I got the Samsung NC10 today! I am typing on it right now

First impressions:
The netbook seems a bit thicker than most other netbooks (not 100% sure though), but the screen is pretty thin. The build seems nice and solid to me, but the keys on the keyboard feel weak but not flimsy or easy to fall off. I had some trouble connecting to my wireless network -- I don't know if this is common. The design is very pretty and I love it because it's in white and I have a thing for white gadgets haha -- the external cover is matte so it's not going to attract fingerprints (not that they would even show very well since the computer is white). The camera that comes with the netbook is very nice and clear -- it is 1.3mp... It's no Photo Booth though! I like the fact that Samsung gave a pouch to hold the netbook in -- Lenovo's ideapad didn't come with a pouch. The manual and stuff is straightforward and I thought it was kind of amusing that it came with two discs since there's no optical drive. Lastly, the trackpad is definitely smaller than your normal laptop's trackpad, but it's not that bad. I really like how it has a little section on the right where you can drag up or down and it will scroll the page. The buttons on the trackpad aren't clearly cut, so it sort of looks like a MacBook's trackpad button, but there are definitely left click and right click buttons.

[StealthGnome]

I want a netbook.
I was thinking a Lenovo S10 w/ a 6-cell aftermarket or that NC10.
No money to throw around though. Oh well.

When are you receiving it? Can you post a review (how does the smaller trackpad work for you?)

[erure]

^Yeah I bought the S10 today, but I'm returning it tomorrow since the Samsung won me over. The Lenovo is really nice, it's just that I prefer Samsung -- plus the 3-cell battery life is kind of poopy. The keyboard on the Lenovo is not hard to get used to, but the tab and shift keys are not wide like in normal keyboards so that took some time to adjust to. The smaller trackpad is honestly a little bit annoying but it's not that bad. I'm getting the NC10 on Monday so hopefully I'll have photos up next week

[ledolce]

I'm buying a net book but I can't decide what to buy,
especially now that there are a lot of net books coming out
But then again I have to buy a netbook without exceeding,
$ 600 >< .... This is what I get when my parents are in charge.


here are what I saw on the net/advertisements/magazines


HP mini 1000
MSI Wind U100
LENOVO IdeaPad S10


What do you think?
Any suggestions ...
I need help badly

[erure]

I'm buying a net book but I can't decide what to buy,
especially now that there are a lot of net books coming out
But then again I have to buy a netbook without exceeding,
$ 600 >< .... This is what I get when my parents are in charge.


here are what I saw on the net/advertisements/magazines


HP mini 1000
MSI Wind U100
LENOVO IdeaPad S10


What do you think?
Any suggestions ...
I need help badly

I don't know very much about netbooks either, but look up Samsung NC10 -- the specs are really great and its price is very competitive (~$460).

[dot1q]

I'll buy a netbook once they come out with a tablet version.

[erure]

I'll buy a netbook once they come out with a tablet version.

Oh man that would be awesome...
I know I'm being lame but I wish Apple came out with a netbook... I would totally have gotten it... Having two Macs and an XP Netbook is making things a little bit hectic.

[Xarthan]

I'll buy a netbook once they come out with a tablet version.

Same, I don't see a real reason for a netbook atm, since my iphone basically does the same thing

But I saw the lenovo S10 for about 315, can prob score a dell for around 245.

[Godotology]

I hope this thread doesn't collide with the Notebook buying guide thread.

nah, in fact I was actually thinking of having all netbook stuff separate from notebook/tablet pcs.

my own two cents:
so many of them have nearly the same specs, and that nearly everyone is getting into this market.
But so far, imho, the best quality notebook is Samsung's NC series.. although it isn't the best priced, thats where Dell and Acer leads.
Although I've considered it from time to time, I still think finding an older ultra portable model like a Lenovo X series, to offer more for the money.

[awdark]

:x you should have bought a MSI wind or the Dell Mini... then put in Hackintosh. Legally gray to illegal, but possibly a bit more legal since you do have licenses for using OSX to begin with. http://i.gizmodo.com/5112909/boing-boing-g...atibility-chart

Thats a nice netbook, but the price is a bit steep for me. The 1gb "max supported memory" (according to newegg specs) is a bit discouraging because everyone likes to drop in 2gb+ in everything these days but the battery capacity is certainly impressive.

Have you actually found a real purpose for it? Like assuming you have a laptop already when would you take a netbook over a laptop? Its certainly not the same as saying, I will just carry the ipod touch today to go online rather than my laptop.

I think if I were to get a netbook, I would want the price to be at about $200, 9-10" screen. Hackable like the EEE (internal USB, potential for touch screen etc) is a bonus but I don't really need it. Unrealistically, I want it to have decent battery life and a solid state drive (16 gb or more)... so basically it can be a beater laptop that I can stuff in my backpack or toss under the seat of my car. I would be willing to sacrifice weight for durability, especially in terms of backpack + books.

Then again, nothing really stops me from lugging around my HP except that it weighs 6 pounds and the two hour battery leaves much to be desired.

[erure]

nah, in fact I was actually thinking of having all netbook stuff separate from notebook/tablet pcs.

my own two cents:
so many of them have nearly the same specs, and that nearly everyone is getting into this market.
But so far, imho, the best quality notebook is Samsung's NC series.. although it isn't the best priced, thats where Dell and Acer leads.
Although I've considered it from time to time, I still think finding an older ultra portable model like a Lenovo X series, to offer more for the money.

I noticed that too, that all the netbooks seem to have similar specs. Same RAM, same processor, around the same HDD... I honestly did not even know about the Samsung until later and I have to go return the Lenovo now... I'll probably have to foot the 15% restocking fee but I deserve to be punished for not doing more research on this beforehand.

:x you should have bought a MSI wind or the Dell Mini... then put in Hackintosh. Legally gray to illegal, but possibly a bit more legal since you do have licenses for using OSX to begin with. http://i.gizmodo.com/5112909/boing-boing-g...atibility-chart

Thats a nice netbook, but the price is a bit steep for me. The 1gb "max supported memory" (according to newegg specs) is a bit discouraging because everyone likes to drop in 2gb+ in everything these days but the battery capacity is certainly impressive.

Have you actually found a real purpose for it? Like assuming you have a laptop already when would you take a netbook over a laptop? Its certainly not the same as saying, I will just carry the ipod touch today to go online rather than my laptop.

I think if I were to get a netbook, I would want the price to be at about $200, 9-10" screen. Hackable like the EEE (internal USB, potential for touch screen etc) is a bonus but I don't really need it. Unrealistically, I want it to have decent battery life and a solid state drive (16 gb or more)... so basically it can be a beater laptop that I can stuff in my backpack or toss under the seat of my car. I would be willing to sacrifice weight for durability, especially in terms of backpack + books.

Then again, nothing really stops me from lugging around my HP except that it weighs 6 pounds and the two hour battery leaves much to be desired.

Haha I have no computer skills to make something into a Hackintosh. Samsung NC10's max supported memory is 2gb I believe. The main reason why I got a netbook was just so that I could carry it around easily to classes and take notes with it. I agree that the iPhone pretty much does the same thing (I have an iPhone too -- I guess it's pretty stupid to get both an iPhone and a netbook), but I just wanted a netbook to try out.

I remember back when the smallest notebook was the Sony T series; my friend had one and I was sooo jealous lol. They're still awesome, but nowhere near affordable for me.

[Xarthan]

I remember back when the smallest notebook was the Sony T series; my friend had one and I was sooo jealous lol. They're still awesome, but nowhere near affordable for me.

oh yeah, I so wanted one of those

[awdark]

Yeah have to give Sony credit for making incredibly small laptops. Almost makes the macbook air look bad!
*is amused by internals of the new P series* http://i.gizmodo.com/5127189/sony-vaio-p-d...lectronics-gore (Yes I am on gizmodo too much )

Nah the iphone can't compare for note taking... you need a real keyboard for that! Pocket PC+keyboard.. slightly better but mostly fails still. I spent so much on it and its so obsolete now

[Xarthan]

:x you should have bought a MSI wind or the Dell Mini... then put in Hackintosh. Legally gray to illegal, but possibly a bit more legal since you do have licenses for using OSX to begin with.

oooooo, just saw a dell mini 9 for about 225 bucks.... hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Gofishus]

This is the netbook I just got ($425 on ebay):
Asus S101





Very nice appearance, check http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=12994 for specs.

[erure]

^That's cool. What's the difference between the S101 and S101H?

[semi-fly]

I take it your netbook has the Atom 1.6Ghz processor with a standard 1-2GB ram but what of the hard drive is it SSD or did you opt. for the SATA option? Once you get your hands on it give us some real world feedback I'm curious to see what the battery life is like on one of those sub-notebooks. Do you have specific needs for the purchase (i.e. school, work, etc.)?

[Twiggy]

Good choice on the Samsung it has the best battery life out there. I'm thinking of getting the Samsung too it'll make it easier to take to class and take notes.

[Gofishus]

^That's cool. What's the difference between the S101 and S101H?

The S101H uses linux and SATA hard drive I think? I went for the 16GB SSD Win XP one (since I have external hard drives anyway).

[Godotology]

I noticed that too, that all the netbooks seem to have similar specs. Same RAM, same processor, around the same HDD... I honestly did not even know about the Samsung until later and I have to go return the Lenovo now... I'll probably have to foot the 15% restocking fee but I deserve to be punished for not doing more research on this beforehand.

if you end up getting the Samsung, I would reccomend Portable One.
They're not the cheapest, but they got the greatest service, support, and more importantly didn't charge sales tax (if ur not in cali), and easier to deal with regarding returns (full refund).

I'm wondering if Apple will ever get into the netbook market,
and how long netbooks can last as a separate category.