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Netbook Challenge ( Sub-$400/long battery life )
Drswords
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I am currently shopping for a new netbook. I have needs to fufill that a larger laptop wouldnt be able to do for me such as portability etc...
Here is the list of what I am looking for:
1. Must be under $400
2. Must have a minimum maximum battery life of 10.5 hours
3. Must have a Windows OS
4. Needs to be ultra light ( under 3lbs )
There are so many on the market that I really dont know what to look for, and what would serve me the best. I need a particularly long battery life, and I need it to be able to run my DnD stuff like the Character Builder and Maptool.
It also needs to be small enough to be used just about anywhere.
Also it would be a benefit if it could play videos for at least 6-8 hours of time ( If thats even possible ).
So what brands or makes should i be looking for here?
Here is the list of what I am looking for:
1. Must be under $400
2. Must have a minimum maximum battery life of 10.5 hours
3. Must have a Windows OS
4. Needs to be ultra light ( under 3lbs )
There are so many on the market that I really dont know what to look for, and what would serve me the best. I need a particularly long battery life, and I need it to be able to run my DnD stuff like the Character Builder and Maptool.
It also needs to be small enough to be used just about anywhere.
Also it would be a benefit if it could play videos for at least 6-8 hours of time ( If thats even possible ).
So what brands or makes should i be looking for here?
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I've heard the MSI wind u115 can last awhile (5-15 hours "depending upon usage") cause of some hybrid data storage implementation, though the 9 cell battery doesnt hurt. It also retailed for $500.
This one's 324.99 or something, and meets all your specifications.
Also, I have not seen any netbook, ever, with greater than 10.5 hours battery life.
Actually it does, silly goose. It's the Asus EeePC 1005HA. I think they're about $350 right now? I have one and love it.
It is 2.6 pounds. Going to a 6-cell battery takes the battery life to 7-8 hours, but ups the weight to 2.9. Buying a 9-cell battery takes it over 10, but ups the weight to 3.2. So you see how the "long battery life" and "under 3 pounds" is really what the problem is.
Personally, I think it's cheaper and easier to buy a netbook and an extra battery. But an Acer Aspire One with a 6-cell battery is under $300, under 3 lbs, and has 8 hours of battery life.
Its about $380... a bit on the higher price end.
But from reviews, it doesnt sound like it would handle maptool very well. Graphically its supposed to be a little bit of a lagger.
I dunno. So far the Asus Eee pc's seem to be the best bet.
Does anyone have one of these or have any personal experience with them? Are they as convienient as they seem?
Well, I have one and so do some of the people in the thread. It should handle Maptools just fine. I can play Warcraft III on it so I don't see how MapTools would choke it. It's just using a high end Intel Intergrated chipset. Just make sure you max out the RAM and you're good.