Netbook Comparisons!

**ricktangles** · 09-21-2009, 11:26 PM

So I am going to be purchasing a netbook soon, but I am in limbo between these two:

ASUS EEE PC 1101HA
SONY VAIO W Series VPCW111XX

Between those, which would be the better one to get? Keep in mind; I will be also purchasing an external harddrive for media (music/movies) and I only intend on using this machine for: surfing the interwebs, playing quake 2, and listening/watching music/movies.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Thank you!

**ricktangles** · 09-23-2009, 12:09 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834152141

I like the looks of this one. 2gigs, slightly larger screen, most likely better video card. However, I do not know anything about the MSI company.

Any ideas?

**MrDigital** · 09-23-2009, 12:22 AM

MSI is a company that's been around, and the MSI Wind is amongst the most popular netbooks.

That said I don't know anything about this new version or that AMD processor it's running. If it was me I'd go with an Intel Atom based netbook.

They all use different processors and I'm not at all familiar with the Atom line so I don't know which is better between the N280 in the Sony and the Z520 in the Asus. I like the Sony the best myself, cause I prefer smaller netbooks, and 1366x768 on a 10" screen is tight. Dunno if it would be pleasant to play Quake 2 on though.

**proxops-pete** · 09-23-2009, 04:23 PM

I have Acer Aspire One (9" LCD) for past 10 months and are very happy with it...

HP has an option to put in HD hardware decoder so you can watch 720p & 1080p videos w/o making it into slide show...

So my vote would be between Acer, MSI, or HP. Sony is just overpriced.

**MrDigital** · 09-23-2009, 06:41 PM

I definitely wouldn't buy an Acer. As for Sony being overpriced, meh, you're talking <$500 across the board anyways, who cares? HPs have nice keyboards though.

**Concerned Citizen** · 09-23-2009, 10:36 PM

HP makes the nicest netbooks IMO. They're not best-in-class for specs, size, price, battery life, or anything at all really, but I just really like them for some reason.

**ricktangles** · 09-24-2009, 09:35 PM

thanks dudes!

yeah, i think i am going to either go with the new msi using the amd processor because it has 2gigs of ram or the sony.

how easy is it to get more ram into netbooks? can you just pop a back panel and stick another 1gig in?

**MrDigital** · 09-24-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricktangles

how easy is it to get more ram into netbooks? can you just pop a back panel and stick another 1gig in?

Yes. Don't use that as a reason to choose one over another.

**ricktangles** · 09-25-2009, 12:33 AM

okay, so my aunt owns a small business so i can get deals on dell laptops.

i customized a netbook on there and this is what i came up with:

10.1 screen, 80gig, intel atom n270, 1gig ddr2-800 sdram, intel gma 950, dell wireless 1510 802.11 a/g/n draft mini card, 6cell battery

it is also battlefield green and comes with ubuntu 9.04

i feel like all netbooks are basically the same for $400-$500. has anyone heard of problems with the new asus eee's?

**MrDigital** · 09-25-2009, 02:41 AM

If you're gonna get a Dell 10" get the Mini 10v, not the regular Mini 10. The 10v will allow you to run OSX if you want. Should be able get it for $299 or less.

I got a Mini 9 (Vostro A90) running OSX and I love it. Installs clean and easy.

I still like that Sony with the 1366x768 10" screen though. I was just reading Maximum PC today and they said that Sony was the first netbook to have that since Intel refused to let other people put a high quality screen on a netbook with an Atom processor. But now you can do it but Intel won't give you discounts on the Atoms. That's why the Sony costs more. So it's not just a matter of the Sony being overpriced just because it's a Sony.

**ricktangles** · 09-25-2009, 03:28 AM

ha, yeah that sony does look tasty. but a slightly bigger screen also makes me want to get the asus one. i just wish i wasn't so indecisive.

**Drathen** · 10-01-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDigital

If you're gonna get a Dell 10" get the Mini 10v, not the regular Mini 10. The 10v will allow you to run OSX if you want. Should be able get it for $299 or less.

I got a Mini 9 (Vostro A90) running OSX and I love it. Installs clean and easy.

I still like that Sony with the 1366x768 10" screen though. I was just reading Maximum PC today and they said that Sony was the first netbook to have that since Intel refused to let other people put a high quality screen on a netbook with an Atom processor. But now you can do it but Intel won't give you discounts on the Atoms. That's why the Sony costs more. So it's not just a matter of the Sony being overpriced just because it's a Sony.

I have Mini 9 as well and its been a great netbook thus far. I only wish it were a tiny bit bigger... perhaps its time to pick up a Mini 10.

**kpxgq** · 10-25-2009, 07:11 PM

the new hp 5101 is probably the best netbook out right now

**qmul** · 11-01-2009, 07:58 PM

With dual core atoms slowly making an appearance over in the far east, I would expect them to start turning up in the US and Europe in the very near future. Dual core atom with the 9400M sounds quite nice. So I'll still be waiting for a tad longer.

**kpxgq** · 11-03-2009, 09:02 PM

honestly i think the atom is dead within a year except for niche products (mobile internet device)

the newer 1.2ghz celeron (intel su2300 + gma4100mhd) powered 11" netbooks get SUPERIOR (easily 2x faster cpu performance and 3-5x faster gpu performance performance easily with similar battery life

09-21-2009, 11:26 PM	#1
ricktangles Expensive Sushi Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9	Netbook Comparisons! So I am going to be purchasing a netbook soon, but I am in limbo between these two: ASUS EEE PC 1101HA SONY VAIO W Series VPCW111XX Between those, which would be the better one to get? Keep in mind; I will be also purchasing an external harddrive for media (music/movies) and I only intend on using this machine for: surfing the interwebs, playing quake 2, and listening/watching music/movies. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thank you!

09-23-2009, 12:09 AM	#2
ricktangles Expensive Sushi Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9	One more Netbook to compare! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834152141 I like the looks of this one. 2gigs, slightly larger screen, most likely better video card. However, I do not know anything about the MSI company. Any ideas?

09-23-2009, 12:22 AM	#3
MrDigital ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gamers don't let gamers buy a Wii. Posts: 7,848	MSI is a company that's been around, and the MSI Wind is amongst the most popular netbooks. That said I don't know anything about this new version or that AMD processor it's running. If it was me I'd go with an Intel Atom based netbook. They all use different processors and I'm not at all familiar with the Atom line so I don't know which is better between the N280 in the Sony and the Z520 in the Asus. I like the Sony the best myself, cause I prefer smaller netbooks, and 1366x768 on a 10" screen is tight. Dunno if it would be pleasant to play Quake 2 on though. __________________ Once more they will replenish themselves... cheat death again! The power of their source? The Crystal.

09-23-2009, 04:23 PM	#4
proxops-pete Capt. Picard Fan Mod Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Houston, we have lift off! Posts: 9,478	I have Acer Aspire One (9" LCD) for past 10 months and are very happy with it... HP has an option to put in HD hardware decoder so you can watch 720p & 1080p videos w/o making it into slide show... So my vote would be between Acer, MSI, or HP. Sony is just overpriced. __________________ Please help save Ana! C2D E7200 @ 3.2 GHz\|Zalman CNPS9500 LED\|Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G Silver Cooler Master Wave Master\|4 GB A-DATA PC2 6400\|Antec TruePower Trio 550W Asus HD 4850 512MB\|Catalyst 8.51\|Sceptre x22wg-Gamer 22" X-Fi XtremeMusic\|Klipsch ProMedia 2.1\|Sennheiser HD-580 Logitech WingMan RumblePad USB\|Logitech G5\|Win XP Pro SP2\|APC SmartUPS SUA1500 My Blah-g \| Heatware & eBay \| the Gamer Planet \| Xfire

09-23-2009, 06:41 PM	#5
MrDigital ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gamers don't let gamers buy a Wii. Posts: 7,848	I definitely wouldn't buy an Acer. As for Sony being overpriced, meh, you're talking <$500 across the board anyways, who cares? HPs have nice keyboards though. __________________ Once more they will replenish themselves... cheat death again! The power of their source? The Crystal.

09-23-2009, 10:36 PM	#6
Concerned Citizen Reef Shark Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 259	HP makes the nicest netbooks IMO. They're not best-in-class for specs, size, price, battery life, or anything at all really, but I just really like them for some reason.

09-24-2009, 09:35 PM	#7
ricktangles Expensive Sushi Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9	thanks dudes! yeah, i think i am going to either go with the new msi using the amd processor because it has 2gigs of ram or the sony. how easy is it to get more ram into netbooks? can you just pop a back panel and stick another 1gig in?

09-25-2009, 12:33 AM	#9
ricktangles Expensive Sushi Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9	okay, so my aunt owns a small business so i can get deals on dell laptops. i customized a netbook on there and this is what i came up with: 10.1 screen, 80gig, intel atom n270, 1gig ddr2-800 sdram, intel gma 950, dell wireless 1510 802.11 a/g/n draft mini card, 6cell battery it is also battlefield green and comes with ubuntu 9.04 i feel like all netbooks are basically the same for $400-$500. has anyone heard of problems with the new asus eee's?

09-25-2009, 02:41 AM	#10
MrDigital ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gamers don't let gamers buy a Wii. Posts: 7,848	If you're gonna get a Dell 10" get the Mini 10v, not the regular Mini 10. The 10v will allow you to run OSX if you want. Should be able get it for $299 or less. I got a Mini 9 (Vostro A90) running OSX and I love it. Installs clean and easy. I still like that Sony with the 1366x768 10" screen though. I was just reading Maximum PC today and they said that Sony was the first netbook to have that since Intel refused to let other people put a high quality screen on a netbook with an Atom processor. But now you can do it but Intel won't give you discounts on the Atoms. That's why the Sony costs more. So it's not just a matter of the Sony being overpriced just because it's a Sony. __________________ Once more they will replenish themselves... cheat death again! The power of their source? The Crystal.

09-25-2009, 03:28 AM	#11
ricktangles Expensive Sushi Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 9	ha, yeah that sony does look tasty. but a slightly bigger screen also makes me want to get the asus one. i just wish i wasn't so indecisive.

10-25-2009, 07:11 PM	#13
kpxgq hasshou suru shinki nari Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: texas Posts: 15,742	the new hp 5101 is probably the best netbook out right now __________________ intel e7200 @ 3.8ghz, 2x2gb corsair pc6400, asus p5e-vm hdmi, evga gtx260-216, wd 6401aals, antec p180 mini, ocz sxs-600

11-01-2009, 07:58 PM	#14
qmul Hammerhead Shark Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,616	With dual core atoms slowly making an appearance over in the far east, I would expect them to start turning up in the US and Europe in the very near future. Dual core atom with the 9400M sounds quite nice. So I'll still be waiting for a tad longer. __________________ AMD Operton 165 @ 2GHz \| 2GB Corsair TwinX 3200 \| Foxconn 6150K8MD \| ATI HD 4850 \| LG GH22LS30 DVD \| Vista Ultimate (x86) Apple Macbook Pro (13.3") \| Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.26GHz \| 2GB DDR3 1066 \| nvidia 9400M \| OSX "Leopard" Currently playing; Final Fantasy Dissidia (PSP) \| Everybody's Golf - World Tour (PS3) \| Team Fortress 2 (PC)

11-03-2009, 09:02 PM	#15
kpxgq hasshou suru shinki nari Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: texas Posts: 15,742	honestly i think the atom is dead within a year except for niche products (mobile internet device) the newer 1.2ghz celeron (intel su2300 + gma4100mhd) powered 11" netbooks get SUPERIOR (easily 2x faster cpu performance and 3-5x faster gpu performance performance easily with similar battery life __________________ intel e7200 @ 3.8ghz, 2x2gb corsair pc6400, asus p5e-vm hdmi, evga gtx260-216, wd 6401aals, antec p180 mini, ocz sxs-600

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