Looking at a NetBook

AussieTemplar · 13th December 2008, 12:32 PM

Really don't want to spend anymore than $500.

Acer Aspire One?
MSI Wind?
Dell Insipron Mini 9? [$549]
Asus EEE PC?

I really like the EEE PC's but what is the best one around ATM. Won't be used for gaming, just surfing and proabably small things like music, videos, word processing, maybe photoshop etc.

Would prefer XP and a decent amount of HDD space.. But what do you fellas think?

TidyBoi · 13th December 2008, 6:27 PM

I would like to know the asnwer of this as well. Interested in a cheap laptop with the same things aussie wants but I want CS 1.6 functional also.

Sorry for thread hijack lol.

AussieTemplar · 13th December 2008, 7:41 PM

Fair enough man

Zzapped · 13th December 2008, 8:26 PM

Just brought the MSI Wind, cant test till xmas though

Cheers

Z

wasas · 13th December 2008, 8:34 PM

this has to be one of the best deals around, and after shopping for a netbook for most of the day in the city, I would say the 901a is my pick.

atom, upgradable ram, has a keyboard you can actually use (unlike all the 7"'s I typed on, also wireless N and a 6 cell battery (non of this 3 cell stuff) for a runtime of 5hrs +. Only issue is the 8gb onboard, but a 32gb SD card (or maybe a few of them) or some usb sticks would solve the issue

Zzapped · 13th December 2008, 8:57 PM

Theres one going in the for sale section right now

Cheers

Z

anlashok · 13th December 2008, 11:50 PM

Asus EeePC

Either;
901 - Small super portable, slightly cramped KB, fantastic battery, 12GB SSD (4+8 RAM) tough and shock proof. (You'll end up with a SD card eventually)
or
1000H - (be careful here there is several versions of the 1000) Little bigger, so nicer KB still good battery but now with HDD

Deliverancexx · 14th December 2008, 12:45 AM

I have just ordered two Asus EeePC 901HA's from Harvey Normans. (I know they are over priced and a scam most of the time but this looks good)
It has an upgradeable 160GB HDD, 8.9" screen, 1GB of RAM that is upgradeable and comes with XP. All for $547.
-Deliverancexx

AussieTemplar · 14th December 2008, 9:39 AM

Thanks for replies

TidyBoi · 14th December 2008, 3:29 PM

The asus 901 eeepc the best one for under $500?

What version of linux comes with it?

Which one is better, windows or linux machine?

DarthWindu · 14th December 2008, 4:12 PM

i have the EEEPC 1000H...it's fantastic. i paid $660 with little/no haggling from HN, a few months ago. not sure what you can get it for now...presumably a fair bit less.

the only thing wrong with it is the location of the right Shift key. everything else (display, speed for net browsing and word processing, display, battery life, weight, portability, ability to watch shows/movies/whatever) is pretty much spot on.

i haven't tried any games at all on it, so can't comment there.

pie123 · 14th December 2008, 6:30 PM

Cheap Medion Akoya (Rebranded MSI Wind)

According to a brochure we just got, ALDI Southland are selling the Medion Akoya for $399 for their opening sale on thursday the 18th.

I'm pretty sure it is only aldi southland though.

Specs:
1.6ghz Atom N270
160gb Hdd
1gb DDR2 (Upgradeable)
10" Screen
3 Cell Battery

TidyBoi · 14th December 2008, 7:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pie123

Cheap Medion Akoya (Rebranded MSI Wind)

According to a brochure we just got, ALDI Southland are selling the Medion Akoya for $399 for their opening sale on thursday the 18th.

I'm pretty sure it is only aldi southland though.

Specs:
1.6ghz Atom N270
160gb Hdd
1gb DDR2 (Upgradeable)
10" Screen
3 Cell Battery

Looks ok, isn't the 3 cell battery rather bad though?

AussieTemplar · 14th December 2008, 7:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pie123

Cheap Medion Akoya (Rebranded MSI Wind)

According to a brochure we just got, ALDI Southland are selling the Medion Akoya for $399 for their opening sale on thursday the 18th.

I'm pretty sure it is only aldi southland though.

Specs:
1.6ghz Atom N270
160gb Hdd
1gb DDR2 (Upgradeable)
10" Screen
3 Cell Battery

MSI Wind's are $339 though :P

http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/sear...20&showadres=1

koma_white · 14th December 2008, 7:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AussieTemplar

MSI Wind's are $339 though :P

http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/sear...20&showadres=1

If you actually look on their website that was a demo model... and a once only price.

Quote:

MSI Wind PC barebone w/ Atom CPU, 160Gb HDD, DVD-ROM and 1Gb SODIMM RAM, used for evaluation, in excellent condition. Complete with stand and external power adapter

Normal price for the MSI Wind is ~$475

13th December 2008, 12:32 PM	#1
AussieTemplar Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,233	Looking at a NetBook Really don't want to spend anymore than $500. Acer Aspire One? MSI Wind? Dell Insipron Mini 9? [$549] Asus EEE PC? I really like the EEE PC's but what is the best one around ATM. Won't be used for gaming, just surfing and proabably small things like music, videos, word processing, maybe photoshop etc. Would prefer XP and a decent amount of HDD space.. But what do you fellas think? __________________ \| HIS 4870X2 \| Q6600 G0 3.4ghz \| P5Q Deluxe \| 4GB Corsair 800 \| PC-P80B \| HX-620w \| Win7 Ultimate x64 Successful Trades(26) ($2500+): Trades

13th December 2008, 6:27 PM	#2
TidyBoi Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bass Hill, Sydney Posts: 672	I would like to know the asnwer of this as well. Interested in a cheap laptop with the same things aussie wants but I want CS 1.6 functional also. Sorry for thread hijack lol. __________________ Good Trades commando, Ichiro, Alsoar, Rickster, susmind, denwol, sim36, dainese, Tasty_Vito, i4560011, maco, Narikki, mystique1, kaotickelly, azndude Need a Lockerz.com invite? PM your email, I'll happily invite you.

13th December 2008, 7:41 PM	#3
AussieTemplar Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,233	Fair enough man __________________ \| HIS 4870X2 \| Q6600 G0 3.4ghz \| P5Q Deluxe \| 4GB Corsair 800 \| PC-P80B \| HX-620w \| Win7 Ultimate x64 Successful Trades(26) ($2500+): Trades

13th December 2008, 8:34 PM	#5
wasas Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: /au/qld/bne Posts: 354	this has to be one of the best deals around, and after shopping for a netbook for most of the day in the city, I would say the 901a is my pick. atom, upgradable ram, has a keyboard you can actually use (unlike all the 7"'s I typed on, also wireless N and a 6 cell battery (non of this 3 cell stuff) for a runtime of 5hrs +. Only issue is the 8gb onboard, but a 32gb SD card (or maybe a few of them) or some usb sticks would solve the issue __________________ Main: I got a computer Media: I got a tv, and a computer! Toys: I got some of these tooo.. Trades: Had heaps of these.

13th December 2008, 11:50 PM	#7
anlashok Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,324	Asus EeePC Either; 901 - Small super portable, slightly cramped KB, fantastic battery, 12GB SSD (4+8 RAM) tough and shock proof. (You'll end up with a SD card eventually) or 1000H - (be careful here there is several versions of the 1000) Little bigger, so nicer KB still good battery but now with HDD __________________ PCDB Demonica: Lego Project Box IRON Photographer - Info :: Fold For OCAU! RAM Chart :: RAM Timings :: Freeware Wiki :: LAN Index :: Asus EeePC 901 Review -ABIT- Ownage #9

14th December 2008, 12:45 AM	#8
Deliverancexx Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Victoria 3380 Posts: 183	I have just ordered two Asus EeePC 901HA's from Harvey Normans. (I know they are over priced and a scam most of the time but this looks good) It has an upgradeable 160GB HDD, 8.9" screen, 1GB of RAM that is upgradeable and comes with XP. All for $547. -Deliverancexx __________________ Q6600 @ 3.42GHz @ 1.4V \| 4GB A-DATA Viesta 800MHz @ 760MHz \| Asus P5K-E Xpert Vision ATi 4870 \| 500GB HDD \| Corsair HX-620W \| Silverstone TJ07 Black Logitech G5 \| Logitech G15 \| Logitech G25 \| ZBoard Fang \| Logitech X-530 Swiftech MCP655 12v \| D-Tek FuZion v2 \| XSPC Dual 5.25" Bay Res \| Swiftech MCR-220 Asus EeePC 900HA \| 1.6GHz Atom \| 1GB RAM \| 160GB HDD \| 8.9" Screen \| Ubuntu 8.10

14th December 2008, 9:39 AM	#9
AussieTemplar Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,233	Thanks for replies __________________ \| HIS 4870X2 \| Q6600 G0 3.4ghz \| P5Q Deluxe \| 4GB Corsair 800 \| PC-P80B \| HX-620w \| Win7 Ultimate x64 Successful Trades(26) ($2500+): Trades

14th December 2008, 3:29 PM	#10
TidyBoi Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bass Hill, Sydney Posts: 672	The asus 901 eeepc the best one for under $500? What version of linux comes with it? Which one is better, windows or linux machine? __________________ Good Trades commando, Ichiro, Alsoar, Rickster, susmind, denwol, sim36, dainese, Tasty_Vito, i4560011, maco, Narikki, mystique1, kaotickelly, azndude Need a Lockerz.com invite? PM your email, I'll happily invite you.

14th December 2008, 6:30 PM	#12
pie123 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 147	Cheap Medion Akoya (Rebranded MSI Wind) According to a brochure we just got, ALDI Southland are selling the Medion Akoya for $399 for their opening sale on thursday the 18th. I'm pretty sure it is only aldi southland though. Specs: 1.6ghz Atom N270 160gb Hdd 1gb DDR2 (Upgradeable) 10" Screen 3 Cell Battery