Recommend A Good Netbook/Comment on one?

[aviation_man]

I'm looking to buy a Netbook (or laptop if it meets budget) for school. All I need it for is basic Documents (Adobe, MS Word..) and Internet (And maybe a few videos for math)..

I was looking at this ASUS Laptop: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220648

My budget, 350$ max.

What I'm looking for:
Good battery powered (6 cell, Li-Ion) (Around 6-10 hours)
Reliability, meaning, it won't break on me, or it won't stop charging all of the sudden.
I don't care if it has Windows7 or XP on it. Either will work.
Intel Atom N270 (Standard on most netbooks) or higher.
HDD: 160Gb or 250Gb would suffice.


(What's Windows 7 starter?? Is that like a trial version?)

I came across this one: http://staples.shoplocal.com/staple...nwide_102309-_-consumer_prospect-_-num&cm_lm=

But it's Acer, and I heard they don't make the most reliable laptops.

Can you comment/recommend on any laptops/netbooks for this price?
Thanks guys

 

[Bodaggit23]

Acer makes laptops as good as they get. They've been doing it longer than most other companies.

Anyway, considered one of these?

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dndofm3&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19

 

[aviation_man]

What do you mean 'as good as they get'.. Is that like "you pay for what you get"?

Hmm no I haven't.. Dell seems a little 'iffy' when it comes to desktops.. Ever have experience with any of their laptops?

 

[Fatback]

Well you already know what I have told you so I want repeat it. Anyways I really like that first netbook it looks awesome and it is a good brand. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2340360,00.asp that will tell you all about Windows 7 starter. My opinion go with that ASUS netbook that is an awesome price on it.

P.S save some money for a joystick

 

[daisymtc]

Asus

 

[kc-atl]

I have an Acer Aspire One with Intel Atom N270. Works great, it came with Xp but i upgraded it to 7 home prem. I would stay away from the starter version. I am using Aero and it works fine, no prob once so ever.

 

[The_Other_One]

No real complaints with the Acer I have. Got my D150 with the extended battery from Amazon for $300 shipped. Performance is pretty decent, battery life is easily 4-5 hours. Fan runs a bit more than I'd like, but typically it's not too bad.