Cheap Netbook Running Xp £200

Pie123

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/735584/?int=home-5
Advent 4489
The fantastic value 4489 is super portable weighing just 1.12Kg and still has the capacity for all your internet surfing and other mobile computing needs.

• Intel Atom N270Processor - Energy efficient<LI class=indentFeature>(1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB, 512MB cache)
• Genuine Windows(R) XP Home
• Memory & storage - 512MB Memory & 80GB HDD
• Portable - 8.9" Widescreen Display & 1.12KG

Pie123

Lightweight and stylish, the Advent 4489 provides you with a great way to keep connected while on the move. It enables you to grab your email or do your research wherever you are!

Boasting an energy efficient Intel Atom N270 Processor and pre-installed Genuine Windows XP Home, the Advent 4489 offers reliability as well as portability. 512MB Memory means smooth data handling, whilst the featured 80GB hard drive furnishes you with enough room to store all your precious media and much more.

Available in a chic black & silver design, the Advent 4489 is wireless enabled meaning that you can view web pages on your 8.9” screen and even chat to friends via the web-cam.

• Intel Atom N270Processor - Energy efficient
• (1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB, 512MB cache)
• Genuine Windows(R) XP Home
• Memory & storage - 512MB Memory & 80GB HDD
• Portable - 8.9" Widescreen Display & 1.12KG

• Extras - Built in webcam
• Stylish Black & Silver Design
• Wireless Enabled
• Built in speakers
• 178 mm Depth

Browntoa

and of course cashback via quidco etc

Steve_xx

Somebody mentioned to me that these netbooks don't have a CD/DVD drive. Maybe not a huge issue for most, but certainly a consideration perhaps?

Pie123

Of course you could by an external or a xbox hd dvd drive
Just a quick question how do you change thread titles

1carminestocky

As I'm extremely tech-challenged I like the inclusion of XP as opposed to Linux. Looks a very good deal to me.

Browntoa

click on edit and advanced on the first post

seth

This looks good but does anyone know about the battery life on this?

Is it a 3 cell or a 6 cell?

Does it have a touch pad or a bump on the keyboard you wiggle?

Any non Windows variants of this?

Is this the last of the 8.9" units to make space for the new 10" models?

If any one has one how long does it take to power up from cold and connect via Wifi and open a browser?

Does it dual boot like the nice Sony Netbook (costs a fortune!)

TehJumpingJawa

seth wrote: »

This looks good but does anyone know about the battery life on this?

Is it a 3 cell or a 6 cell?

3 cell, ~2.5 hours

Does it have a touch pad or a bump on the keyboard you wiggle?

Touchpad.

Any non Windows variants of this?

Don't think so, but I could be mistaken.

Is this the last of the 8.9" units to make space for the new 10" models?

There are plenty of suppliers still selling the 8.9" models, but yes 10" are appearing & will no-doubt become the typical size.
Though IMO the 10" offers no benefit, as all the ones i've seen are the same resolution as their 8.9" counterparts. (1024x600).

If any one has one how long does it take to power up from cold and connect via Wifi and open a browser?

I have the Acer Aspire One(AA1) HD version with XP installed, and that's up & running in ~ 30 seconds.
Obviously this netbook may have a different speed harddrive, and if it comes pre-installed with XP it'll probably be filled with bloatware to slow things down.

Does it dual boot like the nice Sony Netbook (costs a fortune!)

No reason it shouldn't be possible; theres nothing special about netbooks, they're just small PCs. Partition the HD, stick a bootloader in (GRUB), and you can boot into as many different OS's as you have space (and inclination) to install.