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Written By:  on June 25, 2010 No Comment

Sony VAIO VPC-W121AX/T 10.1-Inch Brown Netbook - Up to 7 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Review

Sony VAIO VPC-W121AX/T 10.1-Inch Brown Netbook - Up to 7 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
This is the newest model (W211AX) of Sony’s Netbooks and has a extended battery life. While others may complain of the battery- I like the fact that it elevates the netbook up towards you. Depending on the surfing you do- you may have a bit less battery life than advertised. I ordered the pink Vaio and couldn’t be more pleased. It was everything I expected it to be and then some. The Track pad is reasonably sized and much larger than most. The screen clarity is amazing. My only complaint is where the speakers are situated for the volume. I simply resolved this issue on my own and use my ipod head phones when listening to sound. To the lower right of screen you may also adjust zoom level. Your options are 100, 125, and 150. If you do increase the zoom level- You do loose a bit of viewing and must scroll from side to side. The keyboard buttons are a bit elevated and makes it easier for typing. The only other downfall that I could say would be that the netbook only comes with Windows 7 Starter. With this program starter version you are unable to change desktop background. Bummer… I love that I can install my SD card and download my photos too. Perfect for web surfing, downloading pics, typing, emails, etc.
AMAZING LITTLE NETBOOK!!!!!!!!
SONY CONTINUES TO IMPROVE THEIR APPEARANCE, MODELS INTERIOR, AND STAND BY THE SONY NAME WITH EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!

Written By:  on June 17, 2010 No Comment

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1001P-PU17-WT 10.1-Inch White Netbook (Up to 11 Hours of Battery Life) Review

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1001P-PU17-WT 10.1-Inch White Netbook (Up to 11 Hours of Battery Life)
I got this little guy to carry to work and travel with. I am not a techie and know little about the inner workings of computer stuff.I just wanted something I could tote all my digital stuff around on so I did my research and read other reviews by people who were techie smart and decided on this netbook, as having the fastest new atom processor, the webcam and mic I wanted, and the right hard drive size as well as a matte screen. I am very very happy with this product. I have downloaded kindle for pc onto it, so I can carry my ebooks with me…what a great idea Amazon…thanks. I have networked several movies onto it as well as my music, so now I have a dozen movies which play fine with good color and no hesitations, half a dozen books, and loads of songs where ever I want to take them, plus I can surf the web and type a letter, even work on my photoshop when I want. and it’s all in a tiny space. it sure seems sturdy enough, well made,not cheap feeling, the keyboard is easy to use and almost regular size, the keys aren’t too small or mushy feeling… I LOVE the matte finish on the outside and the matte screen is perfect. I get at least 9 hours of battery life, and that is reading while having a movie playing at the same time (split screen)you can have kindle open on one side and real player going on the other. Plus it recharges really quickly with the little cord that comes with it. Maybe 2 hours at most and it’s ready to go again. It is really intuitive and found my home network immediately with no headaches and finds the wifi in places that have it with the click of a button. Although the owners manual is seriously lame, you basically just insert the battery, charge it and go. Even I could figure it out and that is saying something about just how easy it is.
what I would change…how it opens, it has just a tiny tiny spot to lift with, and you basically have to use 2 hands and pull from the sides like a clam. and it’s heavy in the back. not a deal breaker, but if you are holding it while reading (like in bed or in the car) it can be a bit awkward. the sound…it comes from the very front somehow and is low and kind of tinny. But, sounds just fine with earphones, which I use most of the time anyway.
I would recommend this to any body looking for a portable multi-media toy.

Written By:  on June 15, 2010 No Comment

Visual Land V-Net VL-760-4GB-BLK 7″ NetBook Review

Visual Land V-Net VL-760-4GB-BLK 7" NetBook
Small and compact, feels good to the touch. Not complicated and and has enough features to get you by. Need more than for checking e mail, your brokerage account or sending a letter that you just composed..get a mainframe. This is fine when you don’t have an extension cord 1500 miles long and you need to keep up with your daily life. WiFi works well and the only remaining question is..how well made and I guess we will find out sooner or later!

  • 7″ Screen 800×480 Resolution
  • Windows CE
Written By:  on June 13, 2010 No Comment

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-BU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Business Netbook with Windows XP Pro (plus Windows 7 Pro CD) - Black Review

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA-BU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Business Netbook with Windows XP Pro (plus Windows 7 Pro CD) - Black

  • Intel Atom N280; Windows XP Pro Operating System (with Windows 7 Pro CD)
  • 2 GB DDR2 SODIMM memory; 250 GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
  • 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth; 0.3MP Webcam
  • 10.1-Inch 1024X600 WSVGA LED Display; Up to 10.5 Hours of Battery Life
  • Black sleeve case included

10.1-inch/1024×600 (WSVGA)/Intel ATOM N280 CPU/2 GB DDR2/Intel UMA/250 GB HDD/No ODD/Windows XP Pro preloaded with Win 7 Pro upgrade disc in the box/802.11 bgn/BT/0.3M Pixel/63W/h (Up to 10.5* Hrs)/Included: Inner Sleeve Case, +500GB Internet Storage/1 Year Global Warranty, (6 months for battery, 30 days ZBD Guaranteed)/Soft-touch Black.

Written By:  on June 11, 2010 No Comment

Toshiba Mini NB205-N325WH 10.1-Inch Frost White Netbook - 9 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Review

Toshiba Mini NB205-N325WH 10.1-Inch Frost White Netbook - 9 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
I have loved this netbook. The battery life is great, the appearance of the netbook is great. I love the textured cover. I got it in chocolate brown. It’s a great color. I think it’s very easy to type on, and the portability is great. It fits into my purse with no problem. I am not that knowledgable as far as the specifics of any computer, but I have found no problems working this computer. It runs quickly, even after I installed the whole Microsoft Office system. I would definitely recommend this netbook to anyone. It is easy to use, great in appearance, and very portable.

Written By:  on May 30, 2010 No Comment

Acer AOD250-1383 10.1-Inch Ruby Red Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Review

Acer AOD250-1383 10.1-Inch Ruby Red Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
I wanted this netbook to take out onto a golf course to do scorekeeping for a large group of golfers using a system I built in Excel . It works very well for that primary purpose with one hesitation about the screen glare and visibility in high light (sun) conditions. I need to find a shady spot for decent visibility but that is no big surprise.

Written By:  on May 27, 2010 No Comment

MSI U130-416US 10-Inch Black Netbook - 3 Hour Battery Life Review

MSI U130-416US 10-Inch Black Netbook - 3 Hour Battery Life

  • 1.66GHz Intel N450 Atom Processor
  • 1GB DDR2 667 Mhz SO-DIMM RAM (1 Slot) upgradable to 2 GB MAX
  • 160GB 2.5-Inch SATA Hard Drive, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, 4-1 Card Read (XD/SD/MMC/ MS)
  • 10″ 1024×600 LCD Display; 1.3MP Webcam
  • Windows XP Operating System; 3 Cell Battery (3 Hours of Battery Life)

Intel Atom N450 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP, 3 Cell,160GB Hard Drive, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, 1.3 MP Webcam, 4-1 Card Read (XD/SD/MMC/ MS) 3 x USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, VGA, RJ-45

Written By:  on May 26, 2010 One Comment

Gateway LT2114u 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - Over 10 Hours of Battery Life Review

Gateway LT2114u 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - Over 10 Hours of Battery Life
This is the first Netbook I purchased. We use the netbook several times a day. It has the the ability to do anything we need done. The battery life is tremendous. I reccommend this item.

  • 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 Processor
  • 1024MB DDR2 667MHz Memory
  • 160GB SATA Hard Drive; 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi Certified
  • 10.1″ WSVGA High Brightness LED-backlit Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
  • Windows XP Home; Over 10 Hours of Battery Life
Written By:  on May 24, 2010 No Comment

Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Sapphire Blue Netbook - 6.5 Hour Battery Life Review

Acer Aspire One AOD150-1165 10.1-Inch Sapphire Blue Netbook - 6.5 Hour Battery Life

  • The 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor combines performance, power and efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile.
  • 6-cell battery provides up to 6 1/2 hours of battery life for extended use and productivity when away from an AC outlet.
  • Windows XP Home with SP3 gives you the freedom to do what you want at home and at work - simply, reliably and more securely
  • 160GB Hard Drive, 1GB RAM, Integrated 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Certified
Written By:  on May 10, 2010 No Comment

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1008HA-MU17-BU 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook - 6 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Review

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1008HA-MU17-BU 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook - 6 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
I decided to purchase this one because it met and exceeded my requirements for a NETBOOK. The specs on this baby match up better than most. Great keyboard and mouse, keys feel great, wireless n, fast boot, upgradeable from 1GB to 2GB, user friendly ASUS Bios updater interface, Microsoft works, lightweight. You must understand first the context of my statement. I wanted a NETbook. Not a Laptop. I didnt want an “ultimate” or Professional” version of ANYTHING running on this NETbook. I wanted it to be lean and mean. I wanted a small, powerful, convenient AND FAST NETbook for casual surfing and email. If you wanted more, your in the wrong market. I didnt buy this to play games, edit, video, watch TV or DVD’s, etc. Like I said I didn’t want a Laptop. Windows Starter 32 bit is an excellent match for a NETbook. Think of Windows 7 Starter as just that, the place to start. I figured, if I NEED an “anytime upgrade” Ill get it. At this point, having had used it for a week, I’m not changing a thing. Less is more with a NETbook. Ill save upgrades for my LAPtop and DESKtop. From when I push the power button to my first opening click of Firefox = less than one minute. I removed some preloaded crapware, i.e. ASUS whistles and bells and some preloaded games. Added Norton Internet Security Netbook Edition, and bingo, the perfect NETbook.

   

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