Netbook (mini laptop)

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pezza27

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Hi,

I'm going travelling for a few months and am looking at buying one of those new mini laptops (netbooks) but there seems to be alot of choice. My normal laptop is a little too big and heavy to take.

I want to be able to do the following if possible:

Internet
Wireless (I've read reviews that some are rubbish)
VLC Player
Limewire

Can I do the above on both Linux and XP and is there much differnce apart from being more familiar with XP ? I've read on here that Linux is run by volunteers which I have no problem with.

I'm currently looking at Acer Aspire One but not being very tech, really not sure so your views would be great. I've read loads of reviews but they're currently blowing my mind ;-)

Any feedback please,
Pez
 
I prefer the Asus Eee PC's to the Acer's (mainly because of the battery life and mouse buttons), I have the 1000HA model which has Windows XP, 160GB HD, and 6-cell battery that lasts around 5 hours. Plays videos great, even HD movies.
 
I'd recommend the Asus 900HA (the 9" version of the 1000HA). Pretty much the best you can ask for in a netbook for now.
 
Samsung NC10 is THE best my mums got one 160gb hard drive, atom processor, webcam its deinately the best. but i love th eee pc
 
Hi there, pezza27.

I would go for the Asus EeePC. It offers great battery life, and internet capabilities, the perfect mini-laptop for you when traveling. The EeePC is the leading mini-laptop and the price is amazing. Limewire and the VLC Player work perfectly on this module and it is virtually error free (not to mention lag-free). The wireless capabilities of the Asus EeePC are better than that of the Acer, so i have been told, with virtually no problems in that area.

I hope I have been of assistance!
 
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