Best netbook?

[karensokool]

I really want one. Anyone had experience with these? What can I expect to pay? What's the best deal for the money? TIA

 

[sherry7]

It all depends on what you expect for speed, battery life, and screen size. I bought DS one for high school graduation recently. In my opinion, the best bang for the buck is the ASUS 1000HE. (Be careful with the last 2 letters, the HA is not the same.) Currently, it's the one with the fastest processor and the longest battery life (9.5 hours). See here: http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-1000HE-10-Inch-Black-Netbook/dp/B001QTXL82

 

[Ashley Kees]

I currently own and LOVE my (pink) Acer Aspire One. I paid $350 6 months ago through Walmart online. It is very quick setup and easy to use. I have MS Office (fulll suite) loaded on it and use it exclusively for all emails, household budgeting, and college work. I am a full time student majoring in English and History so I do a HUGE amount of research and papers. The battery lasts about 90 minutes while I have everything running at once, but I am usually near an outlet so I just plug it in anyway. I could spring for a better battery, but I probably won't.

I will say that while it is plugged into an electrical outlet, it is BLAZINGLY fast. I mean FAST. However, IE runs slow(er) when the computer is running on battery power. I don't know why, but I do know it is not just me. It is still acceptably fast, though.

Two things in particular:
1. Mini PCs are mini, which means the keyboards are small. For me it's a non-issue, I am a violinist with small hands, so I can fit them where they need to be. For my husband with big hands and large fingers, it is a problem. He can't use it without hitting 2 keys at once. It is possible to hook a full size keyboard up to it if needed, but it kind of defeats the whole portability issue.

2. Minis don't come with internal CD/DVD drives. The point is for them to be lightweight, fast, and portable and extra drives work against all three. The Acer Aspire Once has three USB ports, however, so I can hook it up to external drives when I need them.

Like I said, I love mine, don't know how I got along without it before. It even fits on the windowsill in the kitchen so I can look up recipes or have music playing while I cook. It isn't for everyone though. DH won't use mine unless it's the only option. He prefers his hulking Toughbook.
Hope this helps!

 

[harpetj]

I also have an Acer Aspire One...and it is very handy. We paid $299 for it at walmart in June, it has been great so far. My husband has a cell phone with data plan and the tethering option to use it with the computer to use the internet while in the car traveling. We recently took a 4 hour road trip and using his cell phone and a blue tooth adapter I was surfing the net the whole way! Awesome!

 

[goingquackers]

after going buying and returning 4 different models. i would go with the dell mini 9 at the dell outlet.

 

[Mililani Mouser]

i just bought the asus eee Seashell netbook for my son for $417 shipped from amazon. he is very happy with it.

there are some great deals for the mini 10 (refurbished) at dell outlet. their inventory varies by day.

 

[1PrincessMomma1]

We have the Asus eee PC and a Dell netbook and by far prefer Asus. The customer service is great.

 

[megsters]

LOVE my dell mini 9!

 

[4Seasons]

My son has the Acer Aspire One and really likes it. I borrowed it a couple weeks ago when I traveled to Jamaica (because it's so much smaller and easier to carry than my standard sized laptop, plus it fits in the safe) and it was perfect. I even took my Magicjack and was able to call home for nothing.
The small keyboard takes a little getting used to and I could never use it as my primary computer but for traveling it's perfect.

 

[LoriNSC]

I have a pearl white acer aspire one. I love it! I don't even use a desktop or full size laptop anymore. It does all I need it for. I have a 6 cell battery-it does protrude a little from it but it's worth the bigger battey life. I got mine on QVC when it was a special. I think I paid about $349 (which included the 6 cell battery, a case & software that included 1 yr. of McAfee security). My DH says it too small for him. But it's perfect for me.

 

[Shadeaux]

Another recommendation for the Acer Aspire One. I have the 10" with the 6 cell battery. I love it! I don't think I'll ever go back to a regular sized laptop again.

 

[uirishtoo]

My DD has an Acer Aspire as well and LOVES it!!!! It is very fast and compact. I think I paid around 250 at Staples last Christmas when they were running a sale.