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willyg4444
03-24-2009, 08:26 PM
So my current laptop is almost 4 years old and I'm looking for a new laptop just to take to class, take notes, not a lot of stuff other than internet browsing, a few apps and class. I haven't got a new one, because I didn't want to spend a lot of money and now the Mini 9 is on sale for $200 which is very tempting.

Should I get it? I can't find another decent netbook with a 9+ inch screen for 200 shipped. It comes with Ubuntu Linux which I currently run on a spare laptop and I love. I also like that it has a SSD. It's only 8gb but I put everything on an external so space doesn't matter. I'll probably put a spare 1gb of ram in there as it comes with 512mb. (However for linux that's enough.) Here's the link:

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dndoxz1&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&kc=features~mini_laptop_deals&dgc=CJ&cid=24471&lid=566643&acd=10495476-1225267-u0t0f0fp19349c0s441

So yeah, good investment? I don't like Dell too much, but for 200 I'm thinking of snatching it up.
JimJ
03-24-2009, 08:35 PM
They really cost that little?

Shit, and here I've been wondering about what to do for a remote head for the stereo...
willyg4444
03-24-2009, 08:37 PM
They really cost that little?

Shit, and here I've been wondering about what to do for a remote head for the stereo...

Yeah, I wouldn't consider it if it was any more than 200.
pl8er
03-24-2009, 09:16 PM
Atom processors are perfect for netbooks. Not going to be rendering high end graphics, but for surfing the net, basic word processing. Excellent deal. Some of them have a sign-up for internet access that you MUST do in order to get the low price. I looked and didn't see it on this one, so good deal.
pl8er
03-24-2009, 09:21 PM
I would upgrade to at least a webcam and 1gb of ram min. But other than that, great deal. CD/DVD rom seems like something you need but honestly USB thumb drives work better imo.
galacticmonkey
03-24-2009, 09:28 PM
http://4gifs.com/gallery/d/33857-1/wonaninternet.jpg
slim8605
03-24-2009, 09:29 PM
My girlfriend has one and like pl8er said, its good for simple stuff like browsing and word processing. This was my first time really using a netbook and the keyboard really takes some getting use to. I would recommend it. It really is perfect for what you plan on using it for.
pl8er
03-24-2009, 09:31 PM
My girlfriend has one and like pl8er said, its good for simple stuff like browsing and word processing. This was my first time really using a netbook and the keyboard really takes some getting use to. I would recommend it. It really is perfect for what you plan on using it for.

I was never here.

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JimJ
03-24-2009, 09:36 PM
I should invent this before someone else gets the idea. A keyboard that sits ontop of the netbook with an adjustable bottom so you can have a full sized keyboard.

Man, that is a good damn idea (everyone's complaint is the keyboard)

IBM did that almost 15 years ago :)

I don't think it was "full size", but it was a folding keyboard to fit into a small laptop...
Pop Da Hatch
03-24-2009, 09:37 PM
once your start customizing it, you wont get it for 2 bills.
pl8er
03-24-2009, 09:37 PM
IBM did that almost 15 years ago :)

I don't think it was "full size", but it was a folding keyboard to fit into a small laptop...

Not what I'm thinking. I'm actually looking at a PPA on this.
willyg4444
03-24-2009, 09:51 PM
once your start customizing it, you wont get it for 2 bills.

Who said I was going to customize it? I don't need anything fancy
Roadtrippin'
03-25-2009, 04:39 AM
I used one for a few days and I hated it. The screen was too small, but what really annoyed me was the keyboard. It was way too small for my large, masculine hands.
willyg4444
03-25-2009, 08:42 AM
I used one for a few days and I hated it. The screen was too small, but what really annoyed me was the keyboard. It was way too small for my large, masculine hands.

The screen is indeed small, but it won't be a primary laptop, so it's fine for me. The keyboard was my main concern, but my hands probably aren't as masculine as yours. The sale ends today I'm leaning towards yes.
tapout
03-25-2009, 08:49 AM
back to 249 now. NO -50 option is showing up like last night.
pl8er
03-25-2009, 09:43 AM
The screen is indeed small, but it won't be a primary laptop, so it's fine for me. The keyboard was my main concern, but my hands probably aren't as masculine as yours. The sale ends today I'm leaning towards yes.

could always plug a keyboard into it too. They make the roll-up keyboards.

https://linnovation.com/zen/images/rollup-keyboard.jpg
tapout
03-25-2009, 09:43 AM
I have a blutooth keyboard and mouse for sale.
willyg4444
03-25-2009, 02:55 PM
Ugh... Woke up this morning to purchase and yeah like Tapout said it expired. UGH that blows.
Pop Da Hatch
03-25-2009, 05:30 PM
:fu:
IDSkot
03-25-2009, 05:35 PM
Meh. Looks cool. But not for me. I'm an IBM fan. Expensive, but durable.