We live in a rural ranch community in the mountains of Colorado. The mini laptop would not work up here even though we have satellite internet connection.?? I ordered and returned 2 and then the 3rd one worked downtown only also, but since it was for my son-in-law is temp down there for work, it works for him...he loves it!
For Linux Power-Users Only
Review Date: November 17, 2009
Reviewer: S. Kates, New York, NY
I bought this PC a while ago, and have slowly grown a cultivated hatred for it. It is portable and cute and lightweight and pretty sturdy, but do NOT buy a linux-filled version, even though it is cheaper than a Windows option.
I am not a computer programmer, but I really know how to troubleshoot on both PC's and Mac's, problems that stop other people and make them give it to their techy geek friend usually just take a few minutes for me to figure out. I figured that learning how to use another GUI operating system like this port of Linux would be fine.
I was horribly wrong.
This version of linux is extremely limited. First, it's ugly, with no ability to change the background images, a shallow but pleasing and necessary feature, IMHO. Also, you can only use the programs it comes pre-installed with, basically, limited Open Office software, firefox, a PDF reader, and a few extremely useless games and media apps. The music organizer stopped working for me one day, I can not easily update flash so I can't do lots of fun online things, and a whole load of other things are limited because I find it very difficult to install software.
You don't just choose where to put it and click on boxes to install things. You have to learn about an entirely different style of installation, which is incredibly complex for the unitiated. You have to type exacting commands in order to install anything, and the resulting error messages when you screw up are just confusing, not illuminating.
I can barely do anything on it because I do not find it fun to spend hours learning a skill I do not have (what basically feels like coding) and to post perplexing errors and inexplicable problems onto message boards and wait who knows how long for a response.
Don't think this operating system is easy-to-use. It is only for people with previous experience with Linux on the command prompt level! Not for casual Windows/Mac users or people who dislike learning new languages and constructs in order to install basic software!
Don't buy this junk from Target through Amazon.
Review Date: December 27, 2008
Reviewer: Donna R. Repass,
If you think buying from Target through Amazon and getting Target service, think again. This Eee PC was purchased as a Christmas gift for me. The battery pack would not charge so I took it to my friendly local Target store for a replacement. I was told that even though someone had purchased it from Target they could not replace it for me because it was purchased through Amazon. It would have to be shipped back to Amazon for replacement. Well how about them apples?
Me standing there with a receipt that said Amazon/Target on it. A big brown box covered with Target tape because it was shipped from another Target store. And approximately $300.00 worth of dead merchandise and they could not swap it for the one just like it sitting on the counter.
Now in these "hard times" for retailers wouldn't you think a little bit of good old fashioned service would go a long way toward boosting customer confidence in their Target brand and create some goodwill and customer loyalty. The customers in line behind me thought I was not being unreasonable. I bet I would have never gotten that kind of run-around at the other big box stores. At least I haven't yet.
Hmm, maybe that's why I haven't ever shopped at Target stores before. And it's probably why I never will again.
Netbooks are the new age of inexpensive computing. Here is the Asus Eee PC 1005HA; frankly one of the topliners in the netbook industry…for 3.5 weeks..
You’ve probably noticed, the netbooks are slowly but surely break down into two categories consisting of business units and 11.6 inches Casual 10.1 inch wheels.
Aspire One UltraThin Netbook — Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (SP3). Intel Atom Processor N270 (512KB L2 cache, 1.60GHz, 533MHz. FSB), 1GB DDR2 533 SDRAM.160GB hard drive, 5400RPM. Multi-in-one card reader.10.1-inch WSVGA (1024 x 600) TFT LCD with Acer CrystalBrite Technology. Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950. 802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN. Integrated Webcam. Mobile. Intel 945GSE Express chipset. Multi-gesture touchpad with two buttons supporting circular-motion scrolling. DC-in, RJ-45 LAN, VGA, headphones/speakers/line-out, microphone and three USB 2.0 Interface ports. Six Cell Li-Ion Battery. Sapphire Blue.
Product Details
Intel Atom Processor N270 (512KB L2 cache, 1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB)
1GB DDR2 533 SDRAM
160GB hard drive (5400RPM)
Windows XP Home Edition, 6.5 Hours of Battery Life (6-Cell 4800 mAh)
10.1-inch WSVGA (1024 x 600) TFT LCD
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Acer Aspire One D250 Video demonstration.
Review Date: June 7, 2009
Reviewer: Jesus Hector Fernandez, Mexico
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3INEFET1AHLFZ Hi, this video is a demontration of the Acer Aspire One in action, well sort of, it mostly shows you where the ports are located, how many, where is the hard drive and ram located and a little show of on how video and audio looks and sound on this netbook.
Hope you find this video informative or at least lets you take a look at what you wanted to see about the product.
Fallen in Love
Review Date: June 3, 2009
Reviewer: Stephen A. Adams, Atlanta, Georgia USA
believe it or not, I gave up a particularly large HP notebook with all the latest specs to downsize to this tiny little guy, and boy am I pleased i did. Most people use one of these as a second computer, I, on the other hand, use it as my one and only computer.
It can do pretty much anything. It plays music exceptionally well, most games (like the Sims2) work great on it as well. The keyboard is awesome, and very very easy to get used to (I've only had this little guy for four days, and after downsizing from a 17" laptop to this 10.1", I'm proud to say I'm already used to the keys).
If you're thinking about getting this, I strongly recommend it. Don't be wary. The price is extremely cheap, but that term does not describe its build. It is very tightly wound. Feels very durable, can be lifted with one hand, and the ports are fresh and tight, everything (from what I'm told by my nerdy cousin) you could dream of having in a new computer.
The screen size is perfect as well, just big enough for movies, games, even multitasking. Going from a 17" screen to a 10.1" feels like no change at all it's that amazing.
The British journalist Glyn Moody, author of “Rebel Code”, one of the texts that best explains the history of open-source movement, has exposed an interesting theory that provides the marketing of netbooks “at no cost, or almost” because Google Chrome use of the operating system OS.
Pictures and rumors are circulating about a new SmartBook, manufactured by Lenovo and equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor, which offers Android operating system. At the upcoming CES in Las Vegas will be unveiled further details.
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