The netbook thread - Page 23

teeb · October 11th, 2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brydiem

a) Was there any noticeable difference? Was it worth the time/energy/money/etc?
b) was it difficult to do? Did you need any special tools or was it a simple unscrew the cover and swap job?
c) can you just use normal notebook RAM, or do you need to buy a special "netbook" type of RAM?
d) does this generally void your warranty?

1. Yes, since I went from 512mb to 1.5gig. And the 1gig stick I put in to boost it was from an older laptop, so no expenditure used.
2. It was a nightmare. In the 9" AAO, it's a 22 stage process involving a lot of unscrewing, dismantling and blutack. And 3 different sizes of screwdriver. Having said that, Acer learnt their lesson for the 10" and made it really easy. I think it should be really easy on 90% of netbooks built today.
3. Yup, normal notebook RAM.
4. Generally, no. For me, yes (see 2).

ahpadt · October 11th, 2009, 9:52 PM

Simple, quick question:

Are there any 10"/11" netbooks with a C2D processor? My current Fujitsu-Siemens Lifebook P7230 (10,6" display, Intel Core Duo U2500 1.2Ghz, 2GB RAM and 80GB HDD) is suuu-looow. Running a clean installation of XP on it. The only one I can find is a Fujitsu Lifebook P8110 but thats knocking on 2300€.

Looking at getting something new but the problem then is that you don't really get anything juicy unless you jump up to 13" which is normal notebook territory. images/smilies/wink.gif

Thomas93 · October 12th, 2009, 6:26 AM

ahpadt - yes I think so, but you'd be looking at some expensive machines.

NooDle · October 12th, 2009, 7:10 AM

well, the Atom is a dualcore technically images/smilies/tongue.gif

Adunaphel · October 12th, 2009, 9:14 AM

No, it's not. It uses Hyper-threading to do simultaneous tasks, but it's not dual core.

NooDle · October 12th, 2009, 7:30 PM

then why does my task manager show me 2 different cores under "permformance" tab???

ahpadt · October 12th, 2009, 8:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NooDle

well, the Atom is a dualcore technically images/smilies/tongue.gif

Yeah, well, but you can't use them for much. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas93

ahpadt - yes I think so, but you'd be looking at some expensive machines.

Suggestions?

thevictor390 · October 12th, 2009, 8:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NooDle

then why does my task manager show me 2 different cores under "permformance" tab???

The OS treats it like a dual core, but the simplest way to explain it is a single core that can swap very quickly between two states.

Thomas93 · October 13th, 2009, 3:52 PM

Best of the bunch if you ask me images/smilies/smile.gif

If your feeling generous order two images/smilies/tongue.gif

thevictor390 · October 13th, 2009, 3:56 PM

Stretching the limits of netbook there. Still waiting on the Ions with dual core Atoms and a 9400m on a 10".

Thomas93 · October 13th, 2009, 4:04 PM

But it does fit his requirements images/smilies/smile.gif

thevictor390 · October 13th, 2009, 4:05 PM

That it does.

ahpadt · October 13th, 2009, 4:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas93

Best of the bunch if you ask me images/smilies/smile.gif

If your feeling generous order two images/smilies/tongue.gif

We don't get Vaio's in ~~Norway~~ Norgay. images/smilies/dry.gif

Their new X-series is stunning and I'd seriously consider that one if I could.

NooDle · October 13th, 2009, 4:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thevictor390

The OS treats it like a dual core, but the simplest way to explain it is a single core that can swap very quickly between two states.

you learn something everyday... +rep my good sir

Thomas93 · October 13th, 2009, 4:23 PM

Toshiba
Toshiba A600
HP
HP Compaq

Would you be interested going CULV? Alot cheaper an some more options available.

ahpadt · October 13th, 2009, 5:48 PM

Added requirement: must have a premium feel. images/smilies/wink.gif

And no, I'm not skimping on the performance. Maybe a netbook isn't for me cos I want it to be able to do more than what my netbook currently does. Like playing SD movies without having the fan on 100% during the entire movie. HD movies would be nice aswell, including the odd game which is unrealistic but hey.

This thing even lags when I fire up semi-heavy flash games. OS is a fresh XP with all updated drivers.

Thomas93 · October 13th, 2009, 5:57 PM

My teacher has the 2230s, very solid. Toshibas like that seem to garner positive reviews most of the time.

its a shame you cant get the sony, really does meet every single requirement.

Are you not willing to even consider 13"?

EDIT: Dell

ahpadt · October 13th, 2009, 6:22 PM

I AM considering 13" but then I have to move out of this netbook thread. images/smilies/wink.gif

Thomas93 · October 13th, 2009, 6:27 PM

Well take another look ath the Dell and the HP's.

Im seriously considering the HP myself images/smilies/wink.gif

ahpadt · October 13th, 2009, 6:49 PM

Let's continue here. images/smilies/smile.gif

October 11th, 2009, 9:52 PM	#442
ahpadt Joined: May 7th, 2006 Last Online: 12:36 AM Location: The Norwaylands Posts: 5,285 Rep Power: 93	Simple, quick question: Are there any 10"/11" netbooks with a C2D processor? My current Fujitsu-Siemens Lifebook P7230 (10,6" display, Intel Core Duo U2500 1.2Ghz, 2GB RAM and 80GB HDD) is suuu-looow. Running a clean installation of XP on it. The only one I can find is a Fujitsu Lifebook P8110 but thats knocking on 2300€. Looking at getting something new but the problem then is that you don't really get anything juicy unless you jump up to 13" which is normal notebook territory. Last edited by ahpadt; October 11th, 2009 at 10:11 PM.

October 12th, 2009, 7:10 AM	#444
NooDle Ik ben niet alleen lekker met kaas! Joined: Jul 20th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Belgium Age: 28 Posts: 6,159 Car: Opel Astra 2.2 DTI Rep Power: 127	well, the Atom is a dualcore technically __________________ Italian noodles to the rescue!

October 12th, 2009, 7:30 PM	#446
NooDle Ik ben niet alleen lekker met kaas! Joined: Jul 20th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Belgium Age: 28 Posts: 6,159 Car: Opel Astra 2.2 DTI Rep Power: 127	then why does my task manager show me 2 different cores under "permformance" tab??? __________________ Italian noodles to the rescue!

October 13th, 2009, 3:52 PM	#449
Thomas93 Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: blighty Posts: 412 Car: one day Rep Power: 10	Best of the bunch if you ask me If your feeling generous order two

October 13th, 2009, 4:23 PM	#455
Thomas93 Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: blighty Posts: 412 Car: one day Rep Power: 10	Toshiba Toshiba A600 HP HP Compaq Would you be interested going CULV? Alot cheaper an some more options available. Last edited by Thomas93; October 13th, 2009 at 4:29 PM.

October 12th, 2009, 6:26 AM	#443
Thomas93 Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: blighty Posts: 412 Car: one day Rep Power: 10	ahpadt - yes I think so, but you'd be looking at some expensive machines.

October 12th, 2009, 9:14 AM	#445
Adunaphel I have no title Joined: Jan 18th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: [ˈneːdərlɑnt] Age: 30 Posts: 4,861 Car: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) Rep Power: 231	No, it's not. It uses Hyper-threading to do simultaneous tasks, but it's not dual core.

October 13th, 2009, 3:56 PM	#450
thevictor390 Teen Wankeler Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: 1:34 AM Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 2,972 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 104	Stretching the limits of netbook there. Still waiting on the Ions with dual core Atoms and a 9400m on a 10".

October 13th, 2009, 4:04 PM	#451
Thomas93 Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: blighty Posts: 412 Car: one day Rep Power: 10	But it does fit his requirements

October 13th, 2009, 4:05 PM	#452
thevictor390 Teen Wankeler Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: 1:34 AM Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 2,972 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 104	That it does.

October 13th, 2009, 5:48 PM	#456
ahpadt Joined: May 7th, 2006 Last Online: 12:36 AM Location: The Norwaylands Posts: 5,285 Rep Power: 93	Added requirement: must have a premium feel. And no, I'm not skimping on the performance. Maybe a netbook isn't for me cos I want it to be able to do more than what my netbook currently does. Like playing SD movies without having the fan on 100% during the entire movie. HD movies would be nice aswell, including the odd game which is unrealistic but hey. This thing even lags when I fire up semi-heavy flash games. OS is a fresh XP with all updated drivers. Last edited by ahpadt; October 13th, 2009 at 5:53 PM.

October 13th, 2009, 5:57 PM	#457
Thomas93 Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: blighty Posts: 412 Car: one day Rep Power: 10	My teacher has the 2230s, very solid. Toshibas like that seem to garner positive reviews most of the time. its a shame you cant get the sony, really does meet every single requirement. Are you not willing to even consider 13"? EDIT: Dell Last edited by Thomas93; October 13th, 2009 at 6:17 PM.

October 13th, 2009, 6:22 PM	#458
ahpadt Joined: May 7th, 2006 Last Online: 12:36 AM Location: The Norwaylands Posts: 5,285 Rep Power: 93	I AM considering 13" but then I have to move out of this netbook thread.

October 13th, 2009, 6:27 PM	#459
Thomas93 Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: blighty Posts: 412 Car: one day Rep Power: 10	Well take another look ath the Dell and the HP's. Im seriously considering the HP myself

October 13th, 2009, 6:49 PM	#460
ahpadt Joined: May 7th, 2006 Last Online: 12:36 AM Location: The Norwaylands Posts: 5,285 Rep Power: 93	Let's continue here.

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