Comments for Netbook Reports http://www.netbookreports.com Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:01:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 Comment on Netbooks With Usable Mini PCI-e Slots by Getting a Cheap Netbook - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/01/netbooks-with-usable-mini-pci-e-slots/comment-page-1/#comment-877 Getting a Cheap Netbook - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:01:49 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=858#comment-877 [...] with the N270/N450s, and a lot of the sources conflict with one another. Sigh. Also, I found this article about netbooks with spare PCI-e slots (for using the Broadcom decoder while retaining WiFi capability), although some of the laptops seem [...] [...] with the N270/N450s, and a lot of the sources conflict with one another. Sigh. Also, I found this article about netbooks with spare PCI-e slots (for using the Broadcom decoder while retaining WiFi capability), although some of the laptops seem [...]

]]> Comment on Netbook Battle: MSI U230-040US Vs. Asus 1201N by Chance_Stevens http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/03/netbook-battle-msi-u230-040us-vs-asus-1201n/comment-page-1/#comment-875 Chance_Stevens Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:12:04 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1851#comment-875 Agreed. I know a lot of people who don't use their netbook on their lap and use a desk. They wouldn't care about the difference in heat. Besides a firmware update could help with thermal policy the same way that Asus does for their line of Intel netbooks. Can't argue about battery life - AMD decided to make their processors in between a CULV and Atom chip which just makes them look inferior. Agreed. I know a lot of people who don't use their netbook on their lap and use a desk. They wouldn't care about the difference in heat. Besides a firmware update could help with thermal policy the same way that Asus does for their line of Intel netbooks. Can't argue about battery life – AMD decided to make their processors in between a CULV and Atom chip which just makes them look inferior.

]]> Comment on Why Asus Kept HDMI Off The 1005PR Netbook by Chance_Stevens http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/03/why-asus-kept-hdmi-off-the-1005pr-netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-876 Chance_Stevens Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:09:33 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1828#comment-876 The fact is that the 1005PR will include a Broadcom HD encoder which has been proven to be able to handle 720p and 1080p video without any issue. It would have cost Asus $2 - $5 to add it to their motherboard but the risk to their business and relationship with Intel made it not worth the investment. If it didn't come with a Broadcom card, I'd agree with you completely. The fact is that the 1005PR will include a Broadcom HD encoder which has been proven to be able to handle 720p and 1080p video without any issue. It would have cost Asus $2 – $5 to add it to their motherboard but the risk to their business and relationship with Intel made it not worth the investment. If it didn't come with a Broadcom card, I'd agree with you completely.

]]> Comment on Netbook Battle: MSI U230-040US Vs. Asus 1201N by Mike http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/03/netbook-battle-msi-u230-040us-vs-asus-1201n/comment-page-1/#comment-874 Mike Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:42:16 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1851#comment-874 There're also the matters of battery life and temperatures, where the Intel si superior. I don't know about you, i for one just wouldn't go for an AMD laptop anymore... There're also the matters of battery life and temperatures, where the Intel si superior. I don't know about you, i for one just wouldn't go for an AMD laptop anymore…

]]> Comment on Why Asus Kept HDMI Off The 1005PR Netbook by Richie http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/03/why-asus-kept-hdmi-off-the-1005pr-netbook/comment-page-1/#comment-873 Richie Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:45:01 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1828#comment-873 interesting guesses, but the real reason that no N450 models include it is that the pinetrail chipset (NM10 / GMA 3150) simply doesn't support it. GMA 3150 also doesn't support full HD resolutions so its not really suitable as a media center even with a broadcom HD chip inside. interesting guesses, but the real reason that no N450 models include it is that the pinetrail chipset (NM10 / GMA 3150) simply doesn't support it. GMA 3150 also doesn't support full HD resolutions so its not really suitable as a media center even with a broadcom HD chip inside.

]]> Comment on Asus 1201N: Find The Best Online Price by Netbook Battle: MSI U230-040US Vs. Asus 1201N | Netbook Computers http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/01/asus-1201n-stock-tracker-updated-daily/comment-page-1/#comment-872 Netbook Battle: MSI U230-040US Vs. Asus 1201N | Netbook Computers Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:20:32 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=861#comment-872 [...] more information on the MSI U230-040US – here. For more information on the Asus 1201N – [...] [...] more information on the MSI U230-040US – here. For more information on the Asus 1201N – [...]

]]> Comment on Update On Gateway EC14D07U Availability by Tink http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/02/update-on-gateway-ec14d07u-availability/comment-page-1/#comment-871 Tink Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:50:15 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1571#comment-871 <a href="http://Amazon.com" rel="nofollow">Amazon.com</a> seems to be taking pre-orders for this as of today.<br>The Gateway site also lists Amazon as the only means of getting the lapy online, but that they are supposed to have them "in stock". Amazon.com seems to be taking pre-orders for this as of today.
The Gateway site also lists Amazon as the only means of getting the lapy online, but that they are supposed to have them “in stock”.

]]> Comment on EC14D07u Gateway Netbook – Now Available by Gateway EC14D07u Netbook with DVD Drive Available For Order | Notebooks.com http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/03/ec14d07u-gateway-netbook-now-available/comment-page-1/#comment-870 Gateway EC14D07u Netbook with DVD Drive Available For Order | Notebooks.com Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:21:40 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1777#comment-870 [...] Source: Netbookreports Tags: Amazon, Gateway, Gateway EC14D, NetBook, [...] [...] Source: Netbookreports Tags: Amazon, Gateway, Gateway EC14D, NetBook, [...]

]]> Comment on Asus 1005PE Netbook Memory Issues by Chance_Stevens http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/02/asus-1005pe-netbook-memory-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-868 Chance_Stevens Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:40:19 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1549#comment-868 Sorry to hear that, it looks like a lot of netbooks are a little iffy when it comes to memory. Hopefully it all gets fixed soon with firmware updates. Sorry to hear that, it looks like a lot of netbooks are a little iffy when it comes to memory. Hopefully it all gets fixed soon with firmware updates.

]]> Comment on Netbook Parts by Check Out Our Netbook Parts Page | Netbook Computers http://www.netbookreports.com/netbook-parts/comment-page-1/#comment-867 Check Out Our Netbook Parts Page | Netbook Computers Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:39:26 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?page_id=1739#comment-867 [...] Netbook Parts Home » Netbook Parts [...] [...] Netbook Parts Home » Netbook Parts [...]

]]> Comment on Asus 1005PE Netbook Memory Issues by duncancumming http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/02/asus-1005pe-netbook-memory-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-866 duncancumming Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:42:15 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1549#comment-866 Had a similar problem when adding 2 GB to a Gateway LT2107H netbook. I installed Patriot DDR2 667 memory and even though I set the QuickBoot to off it fails to boot. Had a similar problem when adding 2 GB to a Gateway LT2107H netbook. I installed Patriot DDR2 667 memory and even though I set the QuickBoot to off it fails to boot.

]]> Comment on Netbook Owners Crave Keyboards With Backlight by johnsasia http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/01/netbook-owners-crave-keyboards-with-backlight/comment-page-1/#comment-865 johnsasia Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:30:02 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1262#comment-865 Yes, a backlit keyboard was my #1 priority since I often work in low-light conditions. What's wrong with these companies not to provide the options that so many people want? It's the constant question: do these people really use the products they design? For example, why did it take 50 years for car companies to put in cup holders? Finally Dell learned this with their 1440 Studios, which I finally purchased after returning that XPS with its horrible glossy design. Again, why do they still make these things? Hopefully, Dell and others will be making backlit keyboards in the future, or at least as an option. So until then, no netbook. Yes, a backlit keyboard was my #1 priority since I often work in low-light conditions. What's wrong with these companies not to provide the options that so many people want? It's the constant question: do these people really use the products they design? For example, why did it take 50 years for car companies to put in cup holders? Finally Dell learned this with their 1440 Studios, which I finally purchased after returning that XPS with its horrible glossy design. Again, why do they still make these things? Hopefully, Dell and others will be making backlit keyboards in the future, or at least as an option. So until then, no netbook.

]]> Comment on Acer Aspire 1410 Where Netbooks And Notebooks Meet by Intel Atom vs. SU2300 vs. SU3500 ULV Processors | Netbook Computers http://www.netbookreports.com/2009/12/acer-aspire-1410-where-netbooks-and-notebooks-meet/comment-page-1/#comment-864 Intel Atom vs. SU2300 vs. SU3500 ULV Processors | Netbook Computers Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:29:08 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=755#comment-864 [...] occasions you can find one whose price rivals that of a Atom based netbook with ION graphics (ex. Acer Aspire 1410).  There are many reports where people are able to stream video without any issues with a ULV [...] [...] occasions you can find one whose price rivals that of a Atom based netbook with ION graphics (ex. Acer Aspire 1410).  There are many reports where people are able to stream video without any issues with a ULV [...]

]]> Comment on My eMachines eM250-1162 Netbook Review by eMachines eM250-1915 Netbook Only $229 | Netbook Computers http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/02/my-official-emachines-em250-1162-netbook-review/comment-page-1/#comment-863 eMachines eM250-1915 Netbook Only $229 | Netbook Computers Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:32:32 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1625#comment-863 [...] If you’re curious about performance you can read my review here. [...] [...] If you’re curious about performance you can read my review here. [...]

]]> Comment on Phoronix Reviews Asus 1201N Netbook With Linux Installed by bolowwa http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/01/phoronix-reviews-asus-1201n-netbook-with-linux-installed/comment-page-1/#comment-861 bolowwa Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:31:44 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1037#comment-861 Sorry for that, I meant this site (asus 1201n section on the forum):<br><a href="http://vip.asus.com/forum/topic.aspx?board_id=20&SLanguage=en-us" rel="nofollow">http://vip.asus.com/forum/topic.aspx?board_id=2...</a><br><br>Asus uis known for a good CS? Definetly not in UK - type 'asus RMA uk' in google and see how many results are contain a 'horror' word :) If I did that earlier I wouldn't had bought any ASUS device. Sorry for that, I meant this site (asus 1201n section on the forum):
http://vip.asus.com/forum/topic.aspx?board_id=2...

Asus uis known for a good CS? Definetly not in UK – type 'asus RMA uk' in google and see how many results are contain a 'horror' word :) If I did that earlier I wouldn't had bought any ASUS device.

]]> Comment on Phoronix Reviews Asus 1201N Netbook With Linux Installed by Chance_Stevens http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/01/phoronix-reviews-asus-1201n-netbook-with-linux-installed/comment-page-1/#comment-860 Chance_Stevens Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:13:10 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1037#comment-860 The link you posted didn't go anywhere so I removed it. Asus is usually known for great customer service. I'm sorry you had the problem. Hopefully it gets fixed sooner than later. The link you posted didn't go anywhere so I removed it. Asus is usually known for great customer service. I'm sorry you had the problem. Hopefully it gets fixed sooner than later.

]]> Comment on Phoronix Reviews Asus 1201N Netbook With Linux Installed by bolowwa http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/01/phoronix-reviews-asus-1201n-netbook-with-linux-installed/comment-page-1/#comment-859 bolowwa Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:09:57 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1037#comment-859 Don't buy ASUS 1201n if you live in UK. Mine arrived with two dead usb ports. I requested RMA exactly 37 days ago, sent it 31 days ago and the status of the repair is 'Waiting on parts'. Don't buy ASUS 1201n if you live in UK. Mine arrived with two dead usb ports. I requested RMA exactly 37 days ago, sent it 31 days ago and the status of the repair is 'Waiting on parts'.

]]> Comment on Update On Gateway EC14D07U Availability by Chance_Stevens http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/02/update-on-gateway-ec14d07u-availability/comment-page-1/#comment-858 Chance_Stevens Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:36:17 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1571#comment-858 I know the feeling. It's not an easy thing to do but I'm sure it's only a matter of time before it shows up for sale. If you really can't wait check this one out - <a href="http://www.twift.com/computers/102-inches-atom-n270-dvd-recorder-cd-driver-mini-notebook-.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.twift.com/computers/102-inches-atom-...</a>. It's only 3.1lbs and sells for under $400. I know the feeling. It's not an easy thing to do but I'm sure it's only a matter of time before it shows up for sale. If you really can't wait check this one out – http://www.twift.com/computers/102-inches-atom-.... It's only 3.1lbs and sells for under $400.

]]> Comment on Update On Gateway EC14D07U Availability by alfredthepug http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/02/update-on-gateway-ec14d07u-availability/comment-page-1/#comment-857 alfredthepug Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:32:19 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1571#comment-857 I am still waiting. I have bought computers from Gateway twice before and this is the first time ever when I cannot talk to a customer rep. Just that fact has almost made me want to get a different machine but I have not been able to find anything comparable... I am still waiting. I have bought computers from Gateway twice before and this is the first time ever when I cannot talk to a customer rep. Just that fact has almost made me want to get a different machine but I have not been able to find anything comparable…

]]> Comment on eMachines eM250-1915 Netbook Only $229 by My Official eMachines eM250-1915 Netbook Review | Netbook Computers http://www.netbookreports.com/2010/02/emachines-em250-1915-netbook-only-229/comment-page-1/#comment-862 My Official eMachines eM250-1915 Netbook Review | Netbook Computers Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:41:06 +0000 http://www.netbookreports.com/?p=1663#comment-862 [...] eM250 is a great netbook option under $229 from Best Buy when most netbooks hitting the market are for $300 or [...] [...] eM250 is a great netbook option under $229 from Best Buy when most netbooks hitting the market are for $300 or [...]

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