adameye Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 also has anyone made any big orders on netbooks yet. and which ones have you opted for. and why?
originofsymmetry Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 I can answer question 1. The Samsung NC10 has been getting reports (by users) of around 6.5 hours with the screen dimmed slighty.
DevilsAdvocate Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 As above, the NC10 seems to be the best of the crop at the minute. Got my GF one a couple of weeks back and she says it seems to just keep on going and going Like the look of it too, might get myself one!
linkazoid Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 +1 for these.... Just ordered another 2 today, to go with the other 15. Good battery life, good wireless signal, free 802.1x client that works great. Mike
MatthewL Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 I have a Samsung NC10 here and its great, I get hours and hours out of it, I would easily say 6, depends on what you are doing with it.
crc-ict Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Yep, I bought an NC10 at the weekend, been playing with it for several hours so far, and still on 65-odd% of the first battery charge. Quite phenomenal really. At 100% battery with the screen on minimum brightness, just after boot my battery gauge was offering over 7 hours of life. They seem more like an expensive ultra-portable too - streets ahead of the Eee PC 700 it's replacing.
john Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Must admit I do like the look of the Samsung myself, hmmmmmm temptations looming!
adameye Posted January 20, 2009 Author Posted January 20, 2009 I can answer question 1. The Samsung NC10 has been getting reports (by users) of around 6.5 hours with the screen dimmed slighty. thats longer than some of our laptops thanks for the advice guys. the boss seams pleased with reviews on these samsungs
pscott Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) .... Misread title! .... Edited January 21, 2009 by pscott
tomscaper Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Toshiba L300D and L300 have poor battery life, we had to order the extended batterys at a further cost. Each laptops lasts on average 2 - 3 hours depending on strain.
plexer Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 +1 for these.... Just ordered another 2 today, to go with the other 15. Good battery life, good wireless signal, free 802.1x client that works great. Mike Is that linux or windows regarding the 802.1x client? Ben
SimpleSi Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 i received my NC10 today and its been at home since 5pm (now 11pm) and its still going strong. I've mainly been downloading and installing things like avg, skype, Office , Openoffice and browsing the net and its still going strong - battery indicator is still saying 1.5 hours left This is finally the machine I've been waiting for all my life If it wasn't for the b*&^*y adverts it on edugeek the screen size would be perfect for browsing I'm going to lend it out to my pupils during lessons and see if they notice any difference between it and a normal 1.8 celeron machine What a fantastic piece of kit - even handles my short stubby fingers fine on the keyboard And the liitle scroll thinghy on the pad is briilliiant - who needs a mouse! Did I say it is good regards Simon
john Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Sounds good Si, I was tempted to order one this month as well, but seen as there has been a pay messup by the LEA for me, i cannot afford one this month
SimpleSi Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 it's the proverbial canine spherical objects It is without doubt the best value/performance/usuabiliy computer I've ever used since a BBC Micro Every geek should have one - just need the quick release shoulder pack for it I might be here till the battery dies Si
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