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Phoenix · 04-05-2010, 06:31 AM

im looking at an hp and a samsung

anyone have any experience with them yet?

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...bca11f0 ben02

anyone?

CaptainHowdy · 04-05-2010, 06:41 AM

Just a couple of weeks using the HP Mini and it rocks...

Phoenix · 04-05-2010, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainHowdy

Just a couple of weeks using the HP Mini and it rocks...

thats what i was thinking to get...but the only review i saw on futureshop was saying it sucked

so i was splitting between hp and samsung

EmpireHP · 04-05-2010, 06:59 AM

HP is good! for basic internet surfing needs. Anything with 1 gig ram and 250gg hdd will do.

But seriously, i would save up a few extra hundred and buy something decent. nowadays I wouldn't even look at anything under 1 terrabyte (500gig hdd if u must) HDD and 4 gig ram.

before you know it, you'll want more and more out of your system and netbooks just won't be able to do it.

for $200 more you could get
New HP Compaq Presario CQ40-515AX 14.1 inch media notebook
# AMD Athlon X2 QL-65 ((Dual Core) 2.10GHz/2x 512KB L2 Cache/1.8GHz HT)
# 4GB DDR2 RAM
# 500GB 5400rpm SATA HDD
# DVD+/-RW dual layer drive
# 14.1 inch WXGA (1280 x 800) BrightView display
# ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 (512MB dedicated)
# Integrated 10/100 LAN, integrated 802.11 b/g WLAN, 56k modem
# Integrated audio with Altec Lansing speakers, 5-in-1 media card reader
# 3x USB ports, 1x VGA port, 1x HDMI port, 1x RJ-11 port, 1x RJ-45 port

Phoenix · 04-05-2010, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmpireHP

HP is good! for basic internet surfing needs. Anything with 1 gig ram and 250gg hdd will do.

But seriously, i would save up a few extra hundred and buy something decent. nowadays I wouldn't even look at anything under 1 terrabyte (500gig hdd if u must) HDD and 4 gig ram.

before you know it, you'll want more and more out of your system and netbooks just won't be able to do it.

for $200 more you could get
New HP Compaq Presario CQ40-515AX 14.1 inch media notebook
# AMD Athlon X2 QL-65 ((Dual Core) 2.10GHz/2x 512KB L2 Cache/1.8GHz HT)
# 4GB DDR2 RAM
# 500GB 5400rpm SATA HDD
# DVD+/-RW dual layer drive
# 14.1 inch WXGA (1280 x 800) BrightView display
# ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 (512MB dedicated)
# Integrated 10/100 LAN, integrated 802.11 b/g WLAN, 56k modem
# Integrated audio with Altec Lansing speakers, 5-in-1 media card reader
# 3x USB ports, 1x VGA port, 1x HDMI port, 1x RJ-11 port, 1x RJ-45 port

i know im already talking myself into just a new notebook....ill just go to the store and see if there is anything screaming at me

EmpireHP · 04-05-2010, 07:11 AM

you won't regret it. netbooks are just such a let down for those who are serious about their internet. they are probably more suited for ages under 8 or 10...

Chosen · 04-05-2010, 07:50 AM

I'm using 10" netbook for almost two years now, and looking forward to buy 11,6" or 12" one...

Oracle Porn · 04-05-2010, 07:56 AM

HP sucks....%25 of HP netbooks break after 1 year

get an ASUS, thank me later

http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/17/l...-win-hp-fails/

CamJack · 04-05-2010, 08:04 AM

Get an apple.

zabijaq · 04-05-2010, 08:13 AM

As Oracle Porn said, take Asus - best price/value. In past 2-3 years, Asus made huge step in notebook body quality, so there's absolutelly no reason to buy HP.

Asus make awesome motherboards.
HP has miserable drivers, no matter if it's notebook or printer, their drivers sux bigtime.

Juicy D. Links · 04-05-2010, 08:22 AM

My brother bought a HP awhile ago and tbh i myself have no confidence in HP products ...

his mini pc which wasnt a netboook but a mini pc the motherboard fried about few weeks after a one year warranty...

I just hate HP products. I had similar experience years ago with HP and just refuse to buy any of there crap

u-Bob · 04-05-2010, 09:49 AM

the asus 1005 series....

zabijaq · 04-05-2010, 10:01 AM

Juicy: Yup, but their printers are good and cheap per printed page, but drivers are pain in ass (which you might like). My personal records is 4 hours of installing, uninstalling and reinstalling HP laserjet m1120 mfp to get scanner working under Win2k :D

bronco67 · 04-05-2010, 10:35 AM

asus eepc seashell.

Great little computer.

Supz · 04-05-2010, 10:36 AM

Dont bother. get a real laptop for a little bit more money that you can actually use.

Mr. E · 04-05-2010, 10:40 AM

The iPad

MrBottomTooth · 04-05-2010, 01:41 PM

Windows 7 Starter sucks IMO. You'll want to upgrade to Premium. So factor that into the price when you are looking at these cheap netbooks.

04-05-2010, 06:31 AM	#1
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04-05-2010, 06:41 AM	#2
CaptainHowdy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Happy in the dark. Posts: 93,684	Just a couple of weeks using the HP Mini and it rocks... __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc.

04-05-2010, 07:11 AM	#6
EmpireHP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 39	you won't regret it. netbooks are just such a let down for those who are serious about their internet. they are probably more suited for ages under 8 or 10... Last edited by EmpireHP; 04-05-2010 at 07:14 AM..

04-05-2010, 07:50 AM	#7
Chosen VIPPay.com \| AdultWebSponsors.com Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 63,151	I'm using 10" netbook for almost two years now, and looking forward to buy 11,6" or 12" one... Last edited by Chosen; 04-05-2010 at 07:53 AM..

04-05-2010, 07:56 AM	#8
Oracle Porn Affiliate Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Icq: 94-399-723 Posts: 24,433	HP sucks....%25 of HP netbooks break after 1 year get an ASUS, thank me later http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/17/l...-win-hp-fails/ __________________

04-05-2010, 06:59 AM	#4
EmpireHP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 39	HP is good! for basic internet surfing needs. Anything with 1 gig ram and 250gg hdd will do. But seriously, i would save up a few extra hundred and buy something decent. nowadays I wouldn't even look at anything under 1 terrabyte (500gig hdd if u must) HDD and 4 gig ram. before you know it, you'll want more and more out of your system and netbooks just won't be able to do it. for $200 more you could get New HP Compaq Presario CQ40-515AX 14.1 inch media notebook # AMD Athlon X2 QL-65 ((Dual Core) 2.10GHz/2x 512KB L2 Cache/1.8GHz HT) # 4GB DDR2 RAM # 500GB 5400rpm SATA HDD # DVD+/-RW dual layer drive # 14.1 inch WXGA (1280 x 800) BrightView display # ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 (512MB dedicated) # Integrated 10/100 LAN, integrated 802.11 b/g WLAN, 56k modem # Integrated audio with Altec Lansing speakers, 5-in-1 media card reader # 3x USB ports, 1x VGA port, 1x HDMI port, 1x RJ-11 port, 1x RJ-45 port

04-05-2010, 08:04 AM	#9
CamJack Old School Webmaster Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 1,334	Get an apple. __________________ Skype: promote.promote [email protected]

04-05-2010, 08:13 AM	#10
zabijaq So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 956	As Oracle Porn said, take Asus - best price/value. In past 2-3 years, Asus made huge step in notebook body quality, so there's absolutelly no reason to buy HP. Asus make awesome motherboards. HP has miserable drivers, no matter if it's notebook or printer, their drivers sux bigtime.

04-05-2010, 08:22 AM	#11
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	My brother bought a HP awhile ago and tbh i myself have no confidence in HP products ... his mini pc which wasnt a netboook but a mini pc the motherboard fried about few weeks after a one year warranty... I just hate HP products. I had similar experience years ago with HP and just refuse to buy any of there crap

04-05-2010, 09:49 AM	#12
u-Bob there's no $$$ in porn Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: icq: 195./568.-230 (btw: not getting offline msgs) Posts: 33,063	the asus 1005 series....

04-05-2010, 10:01 AM	#13
zabijaq So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 956	Juicy: Yup, but their printers are good and cheap per printed page, but drivers are pain in ass (which you might like). My personal records is 4 hours of installing, uninstalling and reinstalling HP laserjet m1120 mfp to get scanner working under Win2k :D

04-05-2010, 10:35 AM	#14
bronco67 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,032	asus eepc seashell. Great little computer. __________________

04-05-2010, 10:36 AM	#15
Supz Arthur Flegenheimer Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 11,056	Dont bother. get a real laptop for a little bit more money that you can actually use.

04-05-2010, 10:40 AM	#16
Mr. E Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 453	The iPad

04-05-2010, 01:41 PM	#17
MrBottomTooth Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,795	Windows 7 Starter sucks IMO. You'll want to upgrade to Premium. So factor that into the price when you are looking at these cheap netbooks.