Toshiba NB100 or Acer Aspire One

[Harper:ToV]

I am thinking about getting a netbook via my work.
Please note that I am not purchasing at RRP. I am getting these from a wholesaler.


ACER ASPIRE ONE
PROC : Intel Atom N270 1.60 GHz, 533MHz FSB, 512KB L2 cache
CHIPSET : Mobile Intel 945GSE Chipset
MEM : 1GB (2x 512MB) DDR2 533MHz
STORAGE : 160GB hard disk drive
DISPLAY : 8.9" WSVGA high-brightness TFT LCD, 1024 x 600 pixel Res
POWER : 3-cell l-ion battery
AUDIO : High-definition audio support, 2 built-in stereo speakers
MS-Sound compat, Built-in Mic
GRAPHICS : Intg Intel Graphics GMA950
NTWK : Acer 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Ntwk connection ; 10/100 Mbps Fast E'net
PORTS : 3 USB 2.0, VGA, Headphone/speaker/line-out jack, Mic-in jack
RJ-45, DC-in jack for AC adapter
MEDIA : 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
WEBCAM : Intg Acer Crystal Eye webcam
OS : Win XP Home
DIM (W/D/H): 249 x 170 x 29 mm
WEIGHT : 985 g (approx)
COL : Black
RRP :- AU$699

PROS :-
160Gb Hard Drive
Sydney Based Service Centre
$69 Cash Back between now and end of January

CONS :-
3-cell l-ion battery
It's an Acer.
Acer is a pain for purchasing spare parts.

TOSHIBA NB100
PROCESSOR : Intel Atom N270, 1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB, 512k L2 cache
CHIPSET : Mobile Intel 82945GSE with ICH7-M Chipset
MEMORY : 1GB DDR2 533
STORAGE : HDD: 120GB 5400 rpm 2.5" SATA HDD
DISPLAY : 8.9" WSVGA TFT Active Matrix (1024x600) resolution 180 NIT
COMMS : Integrated Intel 10/100 Mbps TX Ethernet
Integrated Atheros 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR
GRAPHICS : Intel GMA950
AUDIO : Intel High Definition Audio Sound, Stereo speakers
SLOTS : Bridge Media slot 2-in-1, Touchpad
PORTS : 10/100 Mbps TX LAN, VGA D sub 15 pin,
3 x USB, RJ45, Microphone, headphone port
BATTERY : 4 cell 5000mAh Lithium-Ion battery (up to 3.5 hours)
KEYBOARD : Keyboard and TouchPad pointing device
CAMERA : 1.3Mega Pixel
DIMENSIONS : 225mm(W) x 190.5mm(D) x 29.5/33mm(H)
WEIGHT : From 1.050 kgs
SECURITY : Kensington cable lock slot
OS : Windows XP Home
RRP :- AU$715.00

PROS :-
Bluetooth
Sydney Based Service Centre
4 cell 5000mAh Lithium-Ion battery
It's Toshiba
I can get spare part's for Toshiba rather easily and cheaply

CONS :-
120Gb Hard Drive
2 in 1 Card Reader. This does not support xD picture card which my camera takes.
It's heavier.

[tojara69]

Id get the Toshiba one, as for the hard drive "con" you could always upgrade it.

[Harper:ToV]

I am going for the Acer Asprie One as it works out cheaper.

Firstly there a $69 cash back offer.
Secondly, there was 8Gb USB Memory stick which I can sell off via work.

So after cash back and unbundling, the until works out about $90 cheaper than than the Toshiba.

(No, I am not going to talk about my wholesale purchase price on these items)

[Shaetano]

you've mentioned twice now about your wholesale connections without any prompting. Just put it in your sig like Sunset.....

[Psychotik]

Neither, ASUS eeePC 1000H

[seaQuest_AMD]

The Acer Aspire One personally.

I found the keyboard on the Toshiba to be horrible, although I am really missing bluetooth on my Acer .

[Harper:ToV]

I just got the Acer Aspire One. I have opened the box, but I have yet to turn it on. It's so small.

Originally Posted by seaQuest_AMD

I found the keyboard on the Toshiba to be horrible, although I am really missing bluetooth on my Acer .

Yes. In only have 2 useds for the bluetooth.
1. Bluetooth mouse. However i am working around that by picking up a Logitech Cordless Notebook Mouse tomorrow.
2. Mobile Phone for internet access. However i have been told by my Telstra rep that my Next G coverage on my mobile is better if I just connect it via USB cable.

And finally, when a bluetooth adaptor is only about $20, i really could not justify the $100 price difference.