Dec 09
Im getting a new laptop/netbook and I want to know which I should get. Basically I need it for work now so I can do stuff on the train prior to work and at home while I am staying at a friends. The main things I need are like word processing basic internet and IM. But I would also like to play some really low spec games, such as Warcraft 3 FT (online rts) + (s)nes emulators + a few stock control programms such as mfgpro, what I am asking is will a notebook manage to run these progs?
December 9th, 2009 at 4:46 am
I would view a netbook as a tool for “on the go” computing. It will work fine for IM / Internet / Word processing as you describe, but I think you will be disappointed with the lack of ability to run games. Even for things like web browsing and word processing, you may be disappointed with the screen size. If you don’t really have to have the very small size (which I wouldn’t think you would at home or while with friends), get a laptop.
You can get a low end laptop for $3-400 (and maybe getting cheaper as Christmas approaches!). Netbooks really aren’t much (or any) cheaper unless you get a deal from a wireless company that locks you into a monthly wireless charge.
I have a hard time believing anyone will be talking about Netbooks 3 years from now… I really believe that given the cost relative to laptops and their limitation, there are very few people for which they are the right choice.
December 9th, 2009 at 4:46 am
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December 9th, 2009 at 4:46 am
u need a laptop to play games. u cant play games on a netbook because it doesnt have an optical drive and they have low specs.