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Written By:  on June 29, 2010 No Comment

Gateway LT2032u 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - Over 7 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Review

Gateway LT2032u 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - Over 7 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
I searched for a netbook for about a week and found that I could get a Toshiba netbook at Best Buy for about the same price that had a slightly faster processor but a smaller hard drive. I decided to go with the Gateway because of the 250 GB hard drive instead of the 120 GB. The slight increase in processor speed on the Toshiba just could not offset the Gateways price of 0 out the door with the larger hard drive. I upgraded the memory to the 2 GB max( Crucial 2GB 256Mx64PC2-5300 CT25664AC667 DDR2 200-Pin SODIMM Laptop Memory )which really makes a difference only for downloading files or watching video. The battery life seems to be about what is advertised, or maybe slightly better. I removed Norton’s and installed freeware for anti-virus and spyware and will probably remove the Microsoft Office suite because I don’t want to pay 0 for it. For as little as I expect to use it I don’t think that it is worth it on this netbook. I really only expect to use it for traveling which will consist of web use and email, and maybe video chat occasionally. It is built very solidly, and has great styling. As another reviewer stated, the battery does add about an inch to the depth over other netbooks, but this is only an issue for finding a sleeve to carry it in to protect it. I found a sleeve at Wal-Mart (also here at amazon.com) by Targus( Targus 10.2-Inch Slipskin-Peel Netbook Case )that looks great and fits perfectly. It comes in burgundy colored trim that matches exactly. It is slightly more here at amazon.com unless you get the blue trimmed one, which is about half the price as Wal-Mart. If you are looking for a full time computer, a netbook is not for you, but if you want mobility at a great price then I highly recommend this Gateway.

Written By:  on June 28, 2010 No Comment

Gateway LT2016U Netbook with Windows XP Home, 10.1 LCD Review

Gateway LT2016U Netbook with Windows XP Home, 10.1 LCD

  • 10.1-inch high-brightness LED-backlit display delivers a 1024 x 600 resolution for less scrolling while searching the Internet
  • 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor (512 KB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB) combines performance and energy efficiency to explore the Internet
  • Up to 8 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery (4400 mAh)
  • Webcam integrated into the display bezel for easy video chats and conferencing
  • 1Gb RAM, 160GB Hard Drive, Built in Wifi and 3G Mobile Broadband (CSMA/GSM)Radio/Frequency Bands: CDMA/1X/EV–DO Rev.A: 800/1900MHz; UMTS/HSPA: 850/1900/2100MHz; GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz Multi–in–1 Media card Reader for SD, MMC,
Written By:  on June 26, 2010 No Comment

Sony VAIO VPC-W121AX/P 10.1-Inch Pink Netbook - Up to 7 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Review

Sony VAIO VPC-W121AX/P 10.1-Inch Pink Netbook - Up to 7 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
This is the newest model (W211AX) of Sony’s Netbooks and has a extended battery life. While others may complain of the battery- I like the fact that it elevates the netbook up towards you. Depending on the surfing you do- you may have a bit less battery life than advertised. I ordered the pink Vaio and couldn’t be more pleased. It was everything I expected it to be and then some. The Track pad is reasonably sized and much larger than most. The screen clarity is amazing. My only complaint is where the speakers are situated for the volume. I simply resolved this issue on my own and use my ipod head phones when listening to sound. To the lower right of screen you may also adjust zoom level. Your options are 100, 125, and 150. If you do increase the zoom level- You do loose a bit of viewing and must scroll from side to side. The keyboard buttons are a bit elevated and makes it easier for typing. The only other downfall that I could say would be that the netbook only comes with Windows 7 Starter. With this program starter version you are unable to change desktop background. Bummer… I love that I can install my SD card and download my photos too. Perfect for web surfing, downloading pics, typing, emails, etc.
AMAZING LITTLE NETBOOK!!!!!!!!
SONY CONTINUES TO IMPROVE THEIR APPEARANCE, MODELS INTERIOR, AND STAND BY THE SONY NAME WITH EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!

Written By:  on June 11, 2010 No Comment

HP Mini 110-1126NR 10.1-Inch White Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Review

HP Mini 110-1126NR 10.1-Inch White Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
I bought this computer for my wife. It came with Windows 7 Starter. I installed Microsoft Office and have been very pleased with the performance of the machine with 1 GB of memory. It is basically a machines for web surfing and some light duty software. It is very portable and convenient. I installed Skype and was able to get everything working in less than 1/2 hour. There is one minor irritation with the power supply jack. It will lose contact if you move the computer just very slightly. I am going to call HP and find out whether this is a defect on my machine.

Written By:  on May 28, 2010 No Comment

Gateway LT2030u 10.1-Inch Red Netbook - Over 7 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Review

Gateway LT2030u 10.1-Inch Red Netbook - Over 7 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
I searched for a netbook for about a week and found that I could get a Toshiba netbook at Best Buy for about the same price that had a slightly faster processor but a smaller hard drive. I decided to go with the Gateway because of the 250 GB hard drive instead of the 120 GB. The slight increase in processor speed on the Toshiba just could not offset the Gateways price of 0 out the door with the larger hard drive. I upgraded the memory to the 2 GB max( Crucial 2GB 256Mx64PC2-5300 CT25664AC667 DDR2 200-Pin SODIMM Laptop Memory )which really makes a difference only for downloading files or watching video. The battery life seems to be about what is advertised, or maybe slightly better. I removed Norton’s and installed freeware for anti-virus and spyware and will probably remove the Microsoft Office suite because I don’t want to pay 0 for it. For as little as I expect to use it I don’t think that it is worth it on this netbook. I really only expect to use it for traveling which will consist of web use and email, and maybe video chat occasionally. It is built very solidly, and has great styling. As another reviewer stated, the battery does add about an inch to the depth over other netbooks, but this is only an issue for finding a sleeve to carry it in to protect it. I found a sleeve at Wal-Mart (also here at amazon.com) by Targus( Targus 10.2-Inch Slipskin-Peel Netbook Case )that looks great and fits perfectly. It comes in burgundy colored trim that matches exactly. It is slightly more here at amazon.com unless you get the blue trimmed one, which is about half the price as Wal-Mart. If you are looking for a full time computer, a netbook is not for you, but if you want mobility at a great price then I highly recommend this Gateway.

Written By:  on May 17, 2010 No Comment

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1008HA-MU17-WT 10.1-Inch White Netbook - 6 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Review

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1008HA-MU17-WT 10.1-Inch White Netbook - 6 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
I decided to purchase this one because it met and exceeded my requirements for a NETBOOK. The specs on this baby match up better than most. Great keyboard and mouse, keys feel great, wireless n, fast boot, upgradeable from 1GB to 2GB, user friendly ASUS Bios updater interface, Microsoft works, lightweight. You must understand first the context of my statement. I wanted a NETbook. Not a Laptop. I didnt want an “ultimate” or Professional” version of ANYTHING running on this NETbook. I wanted it to be lean and mean. I wanted a small, powerful, convenient AND FAST NETbook for casual surfing and email. If you wanted more, your in the wrong market. I didnt buy this to play games, edit, video, watch TV or DVD’s, etc. Like I said I didn’t want a Laptop. Windows Starter 32 bit is an excellent match for a NETbook. Think of Windows 7 Starter as just that, the place to start. I figured, if I NEED an “anytime upgrade” Ill get it. At this point, having had used it for a week, I’m not changing a thing. Less is more with a NETbook. Ill save upgrades for my LAPtop and DESKtop. From when I push the power button to my first opening click of Firefox = less than one minute. I removed some preloaded crapware, i.e. ASUS whistles and bells and some preloaded games. Added Norton Internet Security Netbook Edition, and bingo, the perfect NETbook.

Written By:  on May 12, 2010 No Comment

How www.movielcd.com watermark your videos with Windows Movie Maker on XML, OK now we have our movie file but its rather large, but do not worry too much about that as when we edit the file is smaller than for the movie file will upload faster. OK at the moment we have a unedited movie, in which this video I'll show you how a puppy video I made editing save How To Make folder and edit them to upload Making Movie Editing Watermark technology Photo Shop tutorials High Definition Audio / NarrationThree topics, Plug-ins, Stock Video Footage and Zooming The differences in Windows Movie Maker version 1 versus 2 Picture-in-Picture Tutorial Text Clips (Titles and Credits) Using Microsoft Photo Story 2 Dividing a complex project into subprojects formats: What kind of work with Movie Maker 2 Compression, Codecs and the Windows Media Encoder About: MPEG Files and mini tutorial on creating a DVD: Text message with IrfanView with Movie Maker 2 Windows XP SP2 and Movie Maker 2.1Creating Text in Images for Photo Story 2 Using VirtualDub and NanDub with Movie Maker Analog Capture using Dazzle DVC 80 Exploring Audio - Enhancement, Generational Accounting Losses, Sync with Video, DVD disc on Conversion.From Movie Maker Movie Maker, Photo Story and TMPGEnc With Movie Maker 2 and Photo Story 2 RAD Video Tools Anatomy of a Photo Story Project File About Project Collections Photo Story 3 - Special Edition Photo Story 3 and Movie Maker 2 Working Together Review: Video Effects and Transitions

Written By:  on May 8, 2010 One Comment

Acer AOD250-1838 10.1-Inch Ruby Red Netbook - Up to 9 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Review

Acer AOD250-1838 10.1-Inch Ruby Red Netbook - Up to 9 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
I purchased this netbook in advance of going to a professional conference one month ago and I’m thrilled with its performance. The battery lasts nearly as long as they say (somewhere between 7-8 hours) although less long depending on what applications you are running. The keyboard is quite large enough for easy touch-typing, and the machine runs quietly. It is sufficiently slim that you can put it in a largish handbag and take it just about anywhere.

Written By:  on March 30, 2010 One Comment

If you already hold off on buying a new notebook until the arrival of the much-heralded Windows 7, the wait is over. Although we are already in this leaner, more user-friendly OS gave our stamp of approval in our full review, there are now invited a number of laptops available in front of Lucky Number 7th Now you have to make a decision on which system is best for your needs? It also gives you the information to look for when buying a Windows 7 Notebook, Laptop senior writer Dana Wollmanshows you some of the best Windows 7 systems now available.

Written By:  on March 13, 2010 One Comment

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1008HA-MU17-PI 10.1-Inch Pink Netbook - 6 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) Review

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1008HA-MU17-PI 10.1-Inch Pink Netbook - 6 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter)
I decided to purchase this one because it met and exceeded my requirements for a NETBOOK. The specs on this baby match up better than most. Great keyboard and mouse, keys feel great, wireless n, fast boot, upgradeable from 1GB to 2GB, user friendly ASUS Bios updater interface, Microsoft works, lightweight. You must understand first the context of my statement. I wanted a NETbook. Not a Laptop. I didnt want an “ultimate” or Professional” version of ANYTHING running on this NETbook. I wanted it to be lean and mean. I wanted a small, powerful, convenient AND FAST NETbook for casual surfing and email. If you wanted more, your in the wrong market. I didnt buy this to play games, edit, video, watch TV or DVD’s, etc. Like I said I didn’t want a Laptop. Windows Starter 32 bit is an excellent match for a NETbook. Think of Windows 7 Starter as just that, the place to start. I figured, if I NEED an “anytime upgrade” Ill get it. At this point, having had used it for a week, I’m not changing a thing. Less is more with a NETbook. Ill save upgrades for my LAPtop and DESKtop. From when I push the power button to my first opening click of Firefox = less than one minute. I removed some preloaded crapware, i.e. ASUS whistles and bells and some preloaded games. Added Norton Internet Security Netbook Edition, and bingo, the perfect NETbook.

   

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