looking for a netbook / or small notebook

[mac_mac74]

what do u recommend, i need something bigger than 10.1" , but no bigger than 14"

 

[<moLe>]

then technically its not a netbook anymore? But depends on what price your looking at really and or the specs required

 

[mac_mac74]

trying to keep the price down (as its a secondary notebook) , so i dont need optical drive, but it would be great for core 2 duo (yeah thats not netbook).

 

[<moLe>]

MSI wind baby, not dual core, but cheap awesome, well rounded complete with a 10" screen (not quite 10.1" but who gives a sht about 0.1"..really?) has the atom proccessor that pumps out enough multimedia goodness to keep you happily watching all the vids and music that you want (not that you really whould want to do that on a netbooks 10" screen now). Pop on eeebuntu if you have linutical anxiety and your in heaven. The netbook doesnt look shabby, looks more expensive than it is and will have all the ladies at work/campus going 'aaaw thats cute"..buy it and thank me later
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSI_Wind_Netbook

 

[charlie_82]

What's your budget like? I think that'll help get you better suggestions

 

[mac_mac74]

Lets just say i started with 8.9" netbook, i took one home and almost needed eye surgery the next day. Took a 10.1" home , same thing, - ***** im giving my age away. I need something compact for varsity and travelling but also with enough beef to fook around with VM and watch some movies when travelling. I have a 15'4", but its too big to lug around. 13/14" is looking just fine. Budget, lets say on the sub side of R6k, not sure if im pushing it or not - i dont need optical drive.

 

[robass]

What do the MSI's go for ?

 

[<moLe>]

What do the MSI's go for ?

R4-6K depending on where you buy really

 

[ponder]

I was going to recommend a Thinkpad X301 but I don't think it will fit in you budget. Most 13" notebooks fall in the ultra portable category and usually have a price premium attached.

 

[Ice2Cool]

Look at the Lenovo S10. Its a 10.2" and the build quality is excellent. I picked mine up from www.nivo.co.za for R3800.

 

[kayvee]

Samsung NC20, but I don't think they are available locally as yet. It's a 12.1 incher.

 

[mac_mac74]

eish , i cringe when i hear people selling **** on gumtree - dodgysellers.com - sorry dude if u not one of those, but i suppose its just a perception.

 

[mac_mac74]

www.nivo.co.za - not bad pricing , beats Rectum's prices hands down!!! Samsung NC10 a whole R700 cheaper!!!

can anyone vouch for their service?

 

[kayvee]

All 4 posts the same , all in caps :erm: I hear ya.

 

[kayvee]

www.nivo.co.za - not bad pricing , beats Rectum's prices hands down!!! Samsung NC10 a whole R700 cheaper!!!

I had a mailshot from Rectron a few days ago, it's under the nivo price, best you phone in and check.

Edit: Yesterday, in fact.