07-23-2009, 03:06 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-23-2009, 03:09 AM by Hammerskjold.)
Quote:Anyone have a netbook? Other than gaming what are the other disadvantages?
I don't have one personally right now, but I have used it.
Off the top of my head the disadvantages would be similar to a laptop vs full desktop.
You can run some games, but obviously not something resource intensive like say, Crysis. Some 2d\sprite based games are ok though.
Same with any other resource heavy apps. No problems playing audio\videos on some models, but don't expect to do video editing on a netbook. (At least with technology at the time of this writing.)
Smaller screen size and keyboard might be too small for some folks.
Out of all that though, my personal opinion is the biggest potential disadvantage for some folks is the keyboard and screen size. For some people it's a dealbreaker.
The rest, IMO is not really a disadvantage anymore than a 3 door hatchback vs a 5 door hatchback vs a sedan vs pickup truck vs sportscar. They are what they are, and they're fine for their intended use. ie: even if a netbook has the computing power to say do heavy video editing, the smaller screen\keyboard might limits things a bit. And if those are increased substantially, well then is it really a netbook anymore etc etc.
They are well priced for what they are IMO, with some models and options their battery life is pretty good (5-7 hours approx). Physically it is less cumbersome than some laptops in the cafe environment, if you're into that.
Are you browsing for one?