I'm getting a laptop...well netbook. Its mainly for college.

This one:
Amazon.com: ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook (1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB Eee Storage, Bluetooth, XP Home, 9.5 Hour Battery Life) Black: Computers & PC Hardware

I'm currently borrowing a Fujitsu A3110 LifeBook for college at the moment so I'd like to have my own. But not too expensive. I have already have a pretty great desktop at home. The laptop I have says its a 1.6 GHz processor....so is the netbook I'm getting. If thats the speed then I'll be okay using it...

Question #1:
are all 1.6 processors equal???

A friend looked at it and says there no Graphic s Card on the netbook.
Question #2:
Is that true and why does that matter?

I really want portability which is why I want the netbook. Fetching the LifeBook is a backbreaking situation. Although I like working on a bigger screen.

Question #3:
Do you think its a good buy? Or just some cheap ripoff??

Reviews at Amazon:

Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook (1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 10 GB Eee Storage, Bluetooth, XP Home, 9.5 Hour Battery Life) Black

More reviews at Google:

ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10-Inch Netbook - Google Search

"Are all 1.6 processors equal?" No. That is simply the speed. This model is an Intel Atom N280:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...or&btnG=Search

The graphics are built into the motherboard as they are on most laptops and notebooks.

This is fine for your internet and word programs.

Don't expect to play Crysis or any high end games.

I see mixed reviews on that model.

Other Netbooks:

netbook reviews - Google Search


"Do you think its a good buy? Or just some cheap ripoff?"

I would read a bunch of reviews. I have no personal experience with it or any Netbooks.


Perhaps another member will have more to add.

Its mainly for college.

If you mean to do all your college papers, then a netbook is probably not what you want. As the name implies, it is mostly for connecting with the "net". A notebook is more like a portable desktop computer. Please define more clearly what this computer will be used for. If school work, then you need a full "notebook" computer.

Netbooks versus Notebooks: The New Age Battle :: Articles :: www.hardwarezone.com

The terms "laptop" and "notebook" now mean pretty much the same thing. Nearly all notebooks are very thin these days, and since setting a computer in your lap is a bad idea because of heat, "notebook" is becoming the standard term. I am trying to train myself to say notebook. After years of saying laptop, it is hard.

Not too sure what your major is, but one thing I've learned is that you'll never know what your major requires you to install and use later on.

While you can always just hit the library (if the library is well equipped) and use the computers there, sometimes you might be forced to install the software on your computer and run it there. For example I'm required to use AVID video editing software quite often in the future, I'm lucky that my laptop is decent.

That being said... I have little knowledge of netbooks but looking at the Eee the specs seem very minimal. Though of course, it's the size they're selling.

Here are some other seemingly helpful user comments from another source offered at the same price:

Newegg.com - ASUS Eee PC EPC1000HE-BLK005X Fine Ebony Intel Atom N280(1.66GHz) 10.0" WSVGA 1GB Memory 160GB HDD Netbook - Netbooks



As a user of the original Asus Eee PC (7" screen), I am constantly reminded that you get what you pay for - plus give up what you are use to on an everyday laptop or PC. I was happy to have it for traveling and mainly still use it for emails and occasional wireless network signal strength troubleshooting.

well, i am an economics major. the programs i run, i dont think its that power intensive. stuff like SPSS, Eviews, Microsoft Office and Firefox i used mostly at school.

But I tend to multitask...i'd usually have like 4-5 windows minimum up. Reading a bunch of stuff at the same time. would that be a problem?

i checked the reviews links everyone sent. most ppl say its an okay system. none that really mentions how many programs u can run. someone mentioned they ran photoshop on it.

screen size and keyboard size isnt a problem for me. i checked it at the store.
i asked abt thre speed at the store but there were sellers and idiots so i guess they tell u what u wanna hear.

If not this one, any recommendations for low cost laptops. and links if u have any.
under 1000

I'm personally a supporter of Dell, mainly because comparatively it's cheaper but a huge deal also because their warranty coverage is pretty damn good.

I've had almost every part of my laptop replaced. Keyboard, LCD screen, motherboard and hard disk. They're quick to response.

But of course Dell laptops... It's best you customize one yourself. It'll be better geared towards your usage.

I've two friends using Toshiba Satellite laptops. The most recent one just got his a week or two ago. I remember thinking it was a decent spec laptop and I think it was priced at 600-700. I'll find out and get back to you on that.

From what you've described your usage is pretty basic so it shouldn't be a problem. Do you game? Do you have a huge library of music/movies?

I'll help you scour the net when I get back later. Midterms call! Spring Break awaits!

something light. I dont do gaming but i do have a huge collection of music/movies. I dont think i'll be watching movie with it tho only listening to music.

right basic specs.........