Is this netbook any good?

scousemanblue

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=323260&sourceid=6739

Specifications
Product Description HP 2133 Mini Note Notebook PC Processor 1 x VIA C7®-M ULV Processor Technology, 1.6GHz, 128KB L2 cache Hard Drive 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm Networking Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Bluetooth RAM 1GB (installed) / 2GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM(1024x1) Graphics Controller VIA Chrome9 Built-in Devices Stereo speakers
Wireless LAN Aerial
Bluetooth Aerial
Webcam and Integrated Mic Display 8.9" WSVGA TFT(1024 x 600) Optical Storage None OS Provided Genuine Microsoft Vista Business / XP Professional Downgrade Dimensions (WxDxH) 33 x 270 x 165 mm Weight 1.2kg
Would I be ok putting MS Office 2007 which I have or just add Open Office.

Basically this will be for accessing the internet whilst away as a full laptop not needed.

Encantador

Don`t know about the technical stuff, but for me, having looked at this sized screen, for £70 more I much prefer the 10.2 screen on the Samsung NC10. I suspect the battery life will be much better too.

cuppajoe

I've owned this one for a little while and for the price I am very satisfied.

Good points:
Keyboard is easy to type on.
Screen clarity is good.
Large 120GB HD is plenty to store.
Price @ ~£200 for either Linux or XP.
Gigabit ethernet.
Bluetooth a bonus.

Not so good points:
VIA C7 processor not as efficient as Intel Atom but good enough.
Touchpad keys on either side a bit awkward.
Wouldn't think about running Vista on this one.
Bought extra RAM from Crucial via Quidco, an extra cost to consider.
No draft-n.


If £100 no a big deal then get the Samsung NC10 for just over £300, but if you want to stay around the £200 mark then this is well worth it.

Encantador

Blue NC10 is £296.94 from Dixons at the moment.

You can order one from a John Lewis Store at £322 but with a 2 year guarantee and `hope` they get some more in (pos 3-4 weeks) but no guarantee. No obligation to buy either though.

nomoneytoday

They are showing as out of stock now...

Encantador

nomoneytoday wrote: »

They are showing as out of stock now...

Dixons? It has just let me go all the way through to the payment page!

You could try and get Currys to price match maybe.