Comments on: Research: Most people don’t know difference between netbooks and notebooks http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html Compact Computing Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: marcellino http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html#comment-47410 marcellino Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:46:08 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=9968#comment-47410 i never need a computer on the go i never need a computer on the go

]]> By: marcellino http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html#comment-22968 marcellino Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:46:08 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=9968#comment-22968 i never need a computer on the go i never need a computer on the go

]]> By: Bernard Cawley http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html#comment-22840 Bernard Cawley Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:03:10 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=9968#comment-22840 I bought my Aspire One BECAUSE it was portable and for the battery life. It's been to the flying field with me a few times (downloading and graphing data from onboard flight loggers in my models) as well as on trips to visit family and elsewhere. So far I've survived without an optical drive (though getting stuff from my own CD library into iTunes is kinda awkward - have to import them into another machine in the house and then drag 'em across the wireless and re-import).<br><br>The few installations I've had to do that weren't downloads were done by copying from the CD to a memory stick on another machine. No issues so far. Oh, and of course there's the netbook version of Kaspersky that came on a memory stick.<br><br>It's also been used around the house untethered to power because it's so easy to do....though it normally lives in the room with the model airplane stuff when it's at home.<br><br>I got what I wanted and so far have been very happy with it. I have to say the claimed battery life of the new MacBook Pros is tempting as this six-year-old 12 inch Powerbook I'm typing on right now is feeling in need of refreshing. But that's a different niche in my overall computer use anyway. I bought my Aspire One BECAUSE it was portable and for the battery life. It's been to the flying field with me a few times (downloading and graphing data from onboard flight loggers in my models) as well as on trips to visit family and elsewhere. So far I've survived without an optical drive (though getting stuff from my own CD library into iTunes is kinda awkward – have to import them into another machine in the house and then drag 'em across the wireless and re-import).

The few installations I've had to do that weren't downloads were done by copying from the CD to a memory stick on another machine. No issues so far. Oh, and of course there's the netbook version of Kaspersky that came on a memory stick.

It's also been used around the house untethered to power because it's so easy to do….though it normally lives in the room with the model airplane stuff when it's at home.

I got what I wanted and so far have been very happy with it. I have to say the claimed battery life of the new MacBook Pros is tempting as this six-year-old 12 inch Powerbook I'm typing on right now is feeling in need of refreshing. But that's a different niche in my overall computer use anyway.

]]> By: Leah http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html#comment-22820 Leah Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:16:06 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=9968#comment-22820 Now that I'm done university, my initial reason to have a netbook, I find that this little laptop has become a chesttop instead, as I mostly use my Eee in bed. There just isn't much free WiFi in my city. However, when I go on plane trips it is a constant companion and my regular laptop stays at home. Now that I'm done university, my initial reason to have a netbook, I find that this little laptop has become a chesttop instead, as I mostly use my Eee in bed. There just isn't much free WiFi in my city. However, when I go on plane trips it is a constant companion and my regular laptop stays at home.

]]> By: Dark side brat http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html#comment-22811 Dark side brat Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:10:33 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=9968#comment-22811 Yes, I do carry my netbook with me wherever I go. During my time in the Office, when I travel on business or on vacation, locally or Internationally. I bought my netbook (an eee pc 701) when they were first introduced. My laptop then had just conked out and I was just short of budget to get me a top of the line laptop to replace it. I heard about the Asus eeepc 701 and since it was very cheap I bought one thinking that I will just use it until a couple of months when I would get the money to buy me a dual core lappie with the works. When I started using it I found the portability and the ruggedness to my liking. It does what I need it to do (since I use my desktop for heavy stuff anyways) and found that I could do without a lappie. In fact I found the I could do without the laptop since wherever I go to do work there will always be a desktop and use the netbook, with an external hard drive which I connect via USB or the 16Gb SDHC, to store vital sensitive information. Mostly text files I save in Open Office ( I use Ubuntu Hardy Heron on my eee pc 701 ). So now I'm having a hard time buying a new laptop because frankly, I just don't need a high powered portable computer in my line of work ( I'm an elected Public Official in my country ). That's about it and am happy to share my experience. Yes, I do carry my netbook with me wherever I go. During my time in the Office, when I travel on business or on vacation, locally or Internationally. I bought my netbook (an eee pc 701) when they were first introduced. My laptop then had just conked out and I was just short of budget to get me a top of the line laptop to replace it. I heard about the Asus eeepc 701 and since it was very cheap I bought one thinking that I will just use it until a couple of months when I would get the money to buy me a dual core lappie with the works. When I started using it I found the portability and the ruggedness to my liking. It does what I need it to do (since I use my desktop for heavy stuff anyways) and found that I could do without a lappie. In fact I found the I could do without the laptop since wherever I go to do work there will always be a desktop and use the netbook, with an external hard drive which I connect via USB or the 16Gb SDHC, to store vital sensitive information. Mostly text files I save in Open Office ( I use Ubuntu Hardy Heron on my eee pc 701 ). So now I'm having a hard time buying a new laptop because frankly, I just don't need a high powered portable computer in my line of work ( I'm an elected Public Official in my country ). That's about it and am happy to share my experience.

]]> By: The difference between a netbook and a notebook is? | Laptops Today http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html#comment-22813 The difference between a netbook and a notebook is? | Laptops Today Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:03:49 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=9968#comment-22813 [...] Source [Liliputing] [...] [...] Source [Liliputing] [...]

]]> By: Ben http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html#comment-22809 Ben Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:35:06 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=9968#comment-22809 I have a laptop, and an EEE. I take the "E" around when I *may* need full internet, or want to type an office doc. It's alot lighter than my laptop. On the other hand if I go on a trip, or need full power, I bring my laptop so I can watch DVDs without encoding them, or needing anything more than a full battery, and adapter.<br><br>Still playing around with OSes on the E since the SSD drives wear faster than standard drives, so it makes me learn linux. I have a laptop, and an EEE. I take the “E” around when I *may* need full internet, or want to type an office doc. It's alot lighter than my laptop. On the other hand if I go on a trip, or need full power, I bring my laptop so I can watch DVDs without encoding them, or needing anything more than a full battery, and adapter.

Still playing around with OSes on the E since the SSD drives wear faster than standard drives, so it makes me learn linux.

]]> By: Adam http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html#comment-22780 Adam Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:11:00 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=9968#comment-22780 I use my Samsung NC10 primarily when I travel. It's great for road trips, so my daughter can watch videos on the ride. It's easy for me to bring along anywhere, given the small size and battery life. When visiting my parents this weekend I'd use it lying down on the couch; my father has his brick of a laptop eternally plugged in on his desk in his den. He takes it out to watch Hulu with my mom sometimes, and they prop it up on a TV tray and keep it plugged in.<br><br>I use it for internet, my Audible downloads, and watching videos. With CoreAVC, I can watch 720p h.264 .mkvs no problem. I'll occasionally get video stutter on Hulu's 480p streams, however (I think this is from the single core processor and some background task or something).<br><br>So I use it for video files away from home. At home I've got a 40" LCD attached to my computer in my bedroom (w/ 5.1 surround), so I understandably use that when I'm there.<br><br>Some great stuff to accompany your netbook:<br>* CoreAVC<br>* 500G external HDD powered by USB<br>* Thin and light case to hold your netbook and power cord<br>* Crossover cable adapter<br>* Wireless notebook mouse (RF or bluetooth)<br>* Headphones<br>* Headphone splitter (so two people can use headphones and watch the same video)<br>* Short USB cable (for mp3 player etc) I use my Samsung NC10 primarily when I travel. It's great for road trips, so my daughter can watch videos on the ride. It's easy for me to bring along anywhere, given the small size and battery life. When visiting my parents this weekend I'd use it lying down on the couch; my father has his brick of a laptop eternally plugged in on his desk in his den. He takes it out to watch Hulu with my mom sometimes, and they prop it up on a TV tray and keep it plugged in.

I use it for internet, my Audible downloads, and watching videos. With CoreAVC, I can watch 720p h.264 .mkvs no problem. I'll occasionally get video stutter on Hulu's 480p streams, however (I think this is from the single core processor and some background task or something).

So I use it for video files away from home. At home I've got a 40″ LCD attached to my computer in my bedroom (w/ 5.1 surround), so I understandably use that when I'm there.

Some great stuff to accompany your netbook:
* CoreAVC
* 500G external HDD powered by USB
* Thin and light case to hold your netbook and power cord
* Crossover cable adapter
* Wireless notebook mouse (RF or bluetooth)
* Headphones
* Headphone splitter (so two people can use headphones and watch the same video)
* Short USB cable (for mp3 player etc)

]]> By: Barbara http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html#comment-22768 Barbara Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:45:40 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=9968#comment-22768 I purchased my Acer Aspire One with the intentions of taking it instead of my 15inch Acer to work with me. Alas--Im STILL lugging the larger laptop(along with its accessories) to work everyday. The netbook's screensize was too limited for what I needed @ work. I use my netbook at home alot & it is my constant companion when Im on the go on the weekends I purchased my Acer Aspire One with the intentions of taking it instead of my 15inch Acer to work with me. Alas–Im STILL lugging the larger laptop(along with its accessories) to work everyday. The netbook's screensize was too limited for what I needed @ work. I use my netbook at home alot & it is my constant companion when Im on the go on the weekends

]]> By: Steven522 http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html#comment-22766 Steven522 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:37:56 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=9968#comment-22766 It's the "wal-mart mentality" that is the real problem. People see something they think looks interesting for a low price and they buy it. Once they have it home they try it to see if they like it. If not, just return it for a refund. No need to actually research the product, or see what the specs are, or read other user reviews, etc.<br>That's why they have only 2 cashiers on the front and 5 customer service people at the return desk. It's the “wal-mart mentality” that is the real problem. People see something they think looks interesting for a low price and they buy it. Once they have it home they try it to see if they like it. If not, just return it for a refund. No need to actually research the product, or see what the specs are, or read other user reviews, etc.
That's why they have only 2 cashiers on the front and 5 customer service people at the return desk.

]]> By: tasker http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html#comment-22765 tasker Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:31:49 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=9968#comment-22765 I use my Sammy netbook (NC10) when commuting (train) and during work meetings away from the office. My wife uses it when she takes notes for church meetings. So all on the go. <br>I hardly use it in the house, since I (knowlingly and deliberately) bought it for mobile use because of its good battery life and low weight. Though that might change when I get our wifi improved. That might add in-house use for couch surfing - not can surfing no, I guess I'll stick to the general 1st and 2nd preferences on the can. That said, the Acer Aspire Timeline series (and other ulv notebooks) looks interesting. Good battery, still relatively light, but some more screen real estate and processing power. The netbook was an acceptable compromise so far. But with tech advancements, might become a good computer for the kids. I guess the only regret then would be not having bought a pink one with the foresight of its second life as a computer for my oldest daughter (almost 5). An old Intermec Norand tablet with tux paint had her interest for a while, but she came to dislike the smell en colour. I guess every customer has a different set of expectations/priorities in a computer...<br><br>As far as installing programs goes; external optical drive? Not that hard to come by... <br>Also works for dvd movies. Not particularly practical on the go I admit, more for use at home then, but agree with BoloMKXXVIII: taking along dvd's isn't practical either, and ripping isn't that hard. I use my Sammy netbook (NC10) when commuting (train) and during work meetings away from the office. My wife uses it when she takes notes for church meetings. So all on the go.
I hardly use it in the house, since I (knowlingly and deliberately) bought it for mobile use because of its good battery life and low weight. Though that might change when I get our wifi improved. That might add in-house use for couch surfing – not can surfing no, I guess I'll stick to the general 1st and 2nd preferences on the can. That said, the Acer Aspire Timeline series (and other ulv notebooks) looks interesting. Good battery, still relatively light, but some more screen real estate and processing power. The netbook was an acceptable compromise so far. But with tech advancements, might become a good computer for the kids. I guess the only regret then would be not having bought a pink one with the foresight of its second life as a computer for my oldest daughter (almost 5). An old Intermec Norand tablet with tux paint had her interest for a while, but she came to dislike the smell en colour. I guess every customer has a different set of expectations/priorities in a computer…

As far as installing programs goes; external optical drive? Not that hard to come by…
Also works for dvd movies. Not particularly practical on the go I admit, more for use at home then, but agree with BoloMKXXVIII: taking along dvd's isn't practical either, and ripping isn't that hard.

]]> By: Steven522 http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html#comment-22764 Steven522 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:31:00 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=9968#comment-22764 > Two words: toilet surfing.<br><br>*Looks around nervously*<br><br>"I have no idea what you're talking about!<br><br>*Flushing sound* > Two words: toilet surfing.

*Looks around nervously*

“I have no idea what you're talking about!

*Flushing sound*

]]> By: SBS http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html#comment-22761 SBS Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:12:40 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=9968#comment-22761 Netbooks being used within the home more than not doesn't particularly surprise me, portability is still key within the home - makes it a lot easier to browse while watching TV.<br><br>There's also the power consumption/noise/convenience consideration, I'd expect many people use them like me in place of their desktop when they can handle it, diddyness rules all.<br><br>If you're leaving a PC downloading a few things overnight, what would you prefer, the whirring, 550w i920 beast or the 901 Eee which silently plods along at 8w?<br><br>I'd expect that aspect will be rebalanced as nettops gain purchase in the market but for now netbooks are the ultimate cheap and cheerful toy wherever the location. Netbooks being used within the home more than not doesn't particularly surprise me, portability is still key within the home – makes it a lot easier to browse while watching TV.

There's also the power consumption/noise/convenience consideration, I'd expect many people use them like me in place of their desktop when they can handle it, diddyness rules all.

If you're leaving a PC downloading a few things overnight, what would you prefer, the whirring, 550w i920 beast or the 901 Eee which silently plods along at 8w?

I'd expect that aspect will be rebalanced as nettops gain purchase in the market but for now netbooks are the ultimate cheap and cheerful toy wherever the location.

]]> By: BoloMKXXVIII http://liliputing.com/2009/06/research-most-people-dont-know-difference-between-netbooks-and-notebooks.html#comment-22757 BoloMKXXVIII Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:18:54 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=9968#comment-22757 Seriously? You want to use your netbook to listen to CDs? You might want to try out one of the CD ripping programs designed to make your music more portable. Same thing for your DVDs. Do you really want to carry around all those discs with an ultra portable machine? Seriously? You want to use your netbook to listen to CDs? You might want to try out one of the CD ripping programs designed to make your music more portable. Same thing for your DVDs. Do you really want to carry around all those discs with an ultra portable machine?

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