I will definitely go for a Netbook
. While buying a netbook I would like to go for 2 GB RAM. And Windows 7 OS. If you don't want windows7,than you can go for SSD (Solid State Drives).
Dell Mini 10 (1012)– 17,900 INR is the best. 2nd comes the Lenevo S 10-3, Third in HPmini , 4th is Asus 1005HA and 5th is acer
Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (1012) netbook Specification:
10-inch LED-backlit Display
Intel Atom N450 1.66-GHz processor
1GB DDR2, 250GB hard dISK
32-bit Windows 7 Starter Edition
Batter Life – 8 hours
Choosing Between A Smartphone , a Tablet , a Netbook or a Notebook (Laptop)
How much ever people use smart phones today, I am sure they won't throw their conventional laptop computers into the gutter. That's because, there are lot of things a smartphone cannot do and similarly there are lot of things that a laptop cannot do. Hence smartphones and laptops are two things that do not jeopardize the existence of each other. If iPad has to be a perfect bridge between a smartphone and a conventional laptop, it should completely fade away the need to carry our laptops.
Can we manage our daily routine with iPad dumping our laptops into the gutter ??.
With No Webcam, No Multitasking, No Flash, No USB port, No SD Card,.. iPad is simply an enlarged iPhone !!!. It's an entertaining gadget simply.
Tablets(Samsung Galaxy / Dell Streak/ I Pad) are fun and productive mobile devices in slim and lightweight packages, but their lack of built-in hardware keyboards and, usually, traditional operating systems, may make most slates less suitable for business purposes. If you need to run applications that aren't web-based or available on a mobile app, look instead at netbooks for your secondary/travel device.
A Netbook is far more promising device which is a perfect bridge between a smartphone and conventional laptop !! (It relieves us from the need to carry laptops and with various location based services including GPS, it can do most of the things that a smartphone does)
Make a list of all the ways you use a laptop to determine whether your smartphone could replace it. Are you using your laptop to type a lot? That is, typing, as in large documents, not just emails or comments on Facebook. Of course they make keyboards for smartphones, so even the idea of typing large documents doesn't have to be a smartphone deterrent. The downside is the size of the screen. If you are typing a lot and re-reading your materials, you may face eyestrain with a smartphone.
What type of software are you using? If you are a business professional who needs to put together large documents, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, etc - then of course it makes sense to have a larger screen and thus a laptop.
In Laptops, You will also have better speakers and nicer resolution. Many smartphones aren't made for video either, only small clips.
The types of online games you play will determine which device to have though. Games that require heavy graphics and visuals, should of course should be played on a laptop. Even with this said, choose a laptop that is made for gaming. Among the smartphones, the iPhone has been leading the pack in game varieties with Android phones second and Blackberry way in the back.
Netbooks are typically used as secondary laptops (Travel Laptops) rather than sole work computers (Desk top/ Laptop)
In general, netbooks are best used as secondary computing devices and travel laptops. Their small size and weight are great for mobility, but netbooks' lower processing capabilities means working on them can be more difficult: opening applications on a netbook takes more patience than on more robust systems, multi-tasking can cripple your system, and processor-intensive applications like graphics editing aren't really compatible with netbooks. Netbooks' small screen sizes and less-than-full-sized keyboards may also make working on them for long periods of time less comfortable compared to working on full-sized laptops or desktop PCs.
Primarily Netbooks are intended for web surfing, basic media viewing, and working on office docs.
Still, netbooks are becoming mainstream due to their long battery lives, multiple connectivity options (wireless-n and, often, mobile broadband), and great portability.
Upgrade or accessorize a netbook to make it a better business laptop
Some netbooks are considered business-class and a few offer customizable or above-average specs (higher resolution display, solid state hard drive (SSD), Windows 7 Home Premium instead of Windows 7 Starter, more memory, etc.). These higher-end netbooks can outshine an outdated laptop or desktop PC, depending on the kind of work you plan to do on it.
If you add a second or external monitor for when you are at home and an external DVD drive if needed for your work, you may not even notice any limitations in the netbook model type.
Ideal Work Tasks for Netbooks
Netbooks are ideal for activities like surfing the Web and using programs that don't require a lot of processing power, such as office applications. If you have a job that primarily involves the following types of tasks, a netbook may well be enough for your business needs:
Doing online research
Checking and responding to emails
Working on basic office documents: spreadsheets, word processing documents, and presentations
Using web-based applications for collaborating on documents, CRM, appointment scheduling, and more
Attending virtual meetings via video conferencing and IM solutions
Pretty much any web-based or cloud computing purpose
Tips for Working on a Netbook
Temper your expectations for what you can do on a netbook and how they work. Programs are a little slower to open than you may be used to, and you may not be able to open more than a handful of programs at the same time without slowing your system down.
If you have an operating system choice, go for Windows 7 (and preferrably Windows 7 Home Premium). Windows 7 is faster (and loads more quickly) than previous Windows versions and new features like the program dock in the taskbar make working on a small computer easier.
Customize your program toolbars to save screen real estate. Netbook screens aren't very tall, so for more vertical space, tweak your toolbar buttons and select to display only those toolbars you need for your work task (toolbar options are usually found in the View menu). You might not need the Bookmarks Toolbar, for example, in Firefox.
Follow important mobile security precautions. Netbooks are prime targets for thieves and also very easy to lose.
Source: http://mobileoffice.about.com/od/laptopstabletpcs/qt/working-on-netbooks.htm
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Hey Ralph,
I'm not sure the CPU on your LG is dual core. LG's site identifies it as the N270. Intel's page below shows it got one core only.
http://ark.intel.com/cpu.aspx?groupId=36331
Still, running AutoCAD on it is pretty cool. What release did you install?
Posted by: Norm C | January 22, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Ralph, do you have a copy of an older version, like AutoCAD R14 or 2000? I'd really like to know how well older software would run, since that machine might have been considered a powerhouse in 2000.
I know a lot of people who still use Office 97 on really low-budget computers because it runs really fast.
Posted by: Ken Elliott | January 26, 2009 at 05:02 PM
Hi Ralph, Netbooks & Atom-CPU are a real step forward: KISS - keep it simple & small & very portable. My Wind U100 (or LG) runs Acad07, 3dStudio, Archicad 11 and SketchUp Pro without any problems. Atom is not a Celeron-type CPU and seems to have a FPU. I had to replace my ThinkPad & didn't want to buy Vista - so I took the Wind for testing & kept it. I have an external monitor both at home and office. The size of the Netbook is ideal for sitting in trains & airplanes. The two 6-cells give enough power for even the longest flights. - A very happy Netbook user. best regards, Thomas
Posted by: Thomas Enzmann | February 11, 2009 at 05:47 AM
how about an utility to scroll a bigger virtual desktop?
like this ie
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Other-Desktop-Enhancements/SDesk.shtml
Posted by: curious | February 19, 2009 at 11:10 AM
I just installed Autocad 2004 Land development desktop full install on this acer aspire one im using right now (240$ on tiger direct) and it went without issue, no warnings about screen size or anything, I will be using this on the jobsite with 2d civil drawings so i think it will work fine along with the available 12v adapter
Posted by: john | April 30, 2009 at 09:53 PM
You can use WinMove, a utility for Netbooks to solve this very problem. The utility scrolls windows (from any software) up and down so you can access hidden parts of windows. It is free from:
http://www.saxonsoftware.com/WinMove
Posted by: PhilipC | August 21, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Hello :) nice post,
i'm a new asus eee 1000 ha user and i'm running autocad 2007 smoothly, its beautiful. Great for using it in my classes and work. Also i'm running visual studio 2008 and rise of nations (MS pc game).
I'm loving my netbook! It's more like a complete notebook
Posted by: Armando | October 01, 2009 at 08:18 PM
I'm a designer who uses autocad all the time on top of other applications not necessarily multi tasking. I also have to use adobe illustrator and Photoshop for presentations. Can I load autocad 2008, Photoshop 7 or newer and illustrator cs on a netbook with 1 gb ram and 60 gb harddrive with windows 7? Will be purchasing something soon. So challenged technicaly with these specs. Thanks for any help!
Posted by: Melissa | December 26, 2009 at 05:22 PM