tiny laptop for school?

cameronp29 · 05-05-2008, 06:51 PM

I was looking around and found this.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...IN#detailspecs

it has linux which i havent used before. it also has openoffice. i dont have any programs right now like MS Office or anything. So I was thinking of learning openoffice because its free. Its only $300 and I would only use it to bring to class for notes or whatever. I wouldnt really do much more than that. Maybe a paper or 2. I have a desktop that I will use mostly but was just looking for something small and portable.

What do you guys think about this notebook??Linux??

thanks

speedyink · 05-05-2008, 06:58 PM

These are cool little computers. Definately awesome for what you'd need it for. I'd personally go for the 4gb version of it though. The Linux thats on there isn't bad, but me being a windows person I'd install XP on it if it were me. Linux confuses the hell out of me

They actually run quite nice with XP, very snappy. All in all I'd recommend it.

Tuffie · 05-05-2008, 07:28 PM

I saw your topic name and I was thinking I was going to recommends one of these.

Tuffie.

Kill Bill · 05-05-2008, 07:37 PM

The new 900 Version has 12gig with XP Pre-installed

Sir Travis D · 05-05-2008, 07:52 PM

These are good, they have great reviews, and a lot of them recommend them. You won't be able to game or watch videos, (dvd/blu-ray) but they are extremely lightweight and small.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxYGkNjozOQ
that shows the 17" dell m1730 next to the asus

the asus is at 1:33

cameronp29 · 05-05-2008, 08:46 PM

so what do you guys think about openoffice?is it wasy to learn.if i get this i plan to use it for all my papers an notes in school.i would also download it on my desktop so files can open on any computer.

WhiteFireDragon · 05-05-2008, 08:46 PM

is it possible to upgrade the processor for a dual core LGA775 or add more memory on these?

CPTMuller · 05-05-2008, 09:21 PM

You can add memory to these, or at least so I've heard. As far as open office goes it is about the same as Microsoft word and it works mostly the same as it, the primary difference being the fact that GUI looks slightly different.

g25racer · 05-05-2008, 09:24 PM

Actually search on youtube and watch some vids. I actually watched a vid were someone was playing gta: san andreas on it and it loaded fairly fast. You can run vista on it too if you desired but you would most likely want more ram.

hackapelite · 05-05-2008, 09:46 PM

You need a 4G or better if you want to upgrade your memory... 2Gs, AFAIK, have soldered memory and no additional slots. I think I might get a 4G myself, they seem like a nice comp... I don't think their processors can be upgraded, and even if they could I think c2ds produce too much heat for such a small, light laptop.

05-05-2008, 06:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
cameronp29 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 199	tiny laptop for school? I was looking around and found this. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...IN#detailspecs it has linux which i havent used before. it also has openoffice. i dont have any programs right now like MS Office or anything. So I was thinking of learning openoffice because its free. Its only $300 and I would only use it to bring to class for notes or whatever. I wouldnt really do much more than that. Maybe a paper or 2. I have a desktop that I will use mostly but was just looking for something small and portable. What do you guys think about this notebook??Linux?? thanks

05-05-2008, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
speedyink Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 1,828	These are cool little computers. Definately awesome for what you'd need it for. I'd personally go for the 4gb version of it though. The Linux thats on there isn't bad, but me being a windows person I'd install XP on it if it were me. Linux confuses the hell out of me They actually run quite nice with XP, very snappy. All in all I'd recommend it. __________________ Desktop/Laptop: Acer AM5100/Dell Inspiron 6400 AMD Phenom 9500 Quad core @ 2.2GHZ/Core 2 Duo T5300 @ 1.73ghz 4GB DDR2 RAM/2GB 533mhz RAM 750GB HDD/120 GB HDD 512mb Nvidia GeForce 8800GTS @ 800/2000/1050/256mb Radeon Mobility X1400 HM Vista Ultimate x64/Vista Home Premium Winner of Photo Tournament: Mountains, Cold, Spiders, Engineering My Deviantart

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Sir Travis D Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 14 Posts: 1,046	These are good, they have great reviews, and a lot of them recommend them. You won't be able to game or watch videos, (dvd/blu-ray) but they are extremely lightweight and small. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxYGkNjozOQ that shows the 17" dell m1730 next to the asus the asus is at 1:33 __________________ Alienware Area-51 M15x Owner Thinking of getting a Camera? Read this first. http://www.computerforum.com/125639-...ml#post1026478

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CPTMuller Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Not there. Posts: 731	You can add memory to these, or at least so I've heard. As far as open office goes it is about the same as Microsoft word and it works mostly the same as it, the primary difference being the fact that GUI looks slightly different. __________________ Specs of my main PC:Laptop (Thinkpad X61) C2D e6320, NVIDIA 7950GT (Factory OC) : C2D T7100, Intel GMA 965 Express 2gb ram 533mhz DDR2, 320GB 7200RPM : 1gb ra, 80gb 5400RPM Soundblaster X-FI Xtreme Audio, Linksys 10/100 Ethernet Card : on board Audio, on board Ethernet

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cameronp29 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 199	so what do you guys think about openoffice?is it wasy to learn.if i get this i plan to use it for all my papers an notes in school.i would also download it on my desktop so files can open on any computer.

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WhiteFireDragon Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 624	is it possible to upgrade the processor for a dual core LGA775 or add more memory on these?

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g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,583	Actually search on youtube and watch some vids. I actually watched a vid were someone was playing gta: san andreas on it and it loaded fairly fast. You can run vista on it too if you desired but you would most likely want more ram. __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

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hackapelite Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Solicitor's office Posts: 951	You need a 4G or better if you want to upgrade your memory... 2Gs, AFAIK, have soldered memory and no additional slots. I think I might get a 4G myself, they seem like a nice comp... I don't think their processors can be upgraded, and even if they could I think c2ds produce too much heat for such a small, light laptop. __________________ BY READING THE ABOVE POST, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING: "The above post is provided solely for entertainment purposes and is not to be taken as professional advice. Therefore, I shall not be held responsible for any damage or losses that are result from anything I have posted, to the extent applicable by law. In the unlikely event that I CAN be held responsible, I have never been here, I am not here, and I will never be here, and it will be highly questionable whether I even exist."

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