Next Gen Netbooks

Muel · 4 Mar 2011 at 00:45

Howdo,

I'm currently on an NC10, it's aging, the resolution is low and it's a bit underpowered. Other than that it's perfect for me, it's sturdy, keyboard is the best I've ever used, battery lasts for 6 hours etc.

Last time I checked, there were new CPUs in the pipeline from Intel and AMD, I've had a quick google but it's not the same as a good forum discussion, so let's get one going!

I ideally want a resolution of at least 1280 wide, preferably more like 1366, 12" screen, dual core with 2gb RAM, 10 hour battery and a keyboard at least as good as the NC10 one. What are the options so far?

I don't really care whether it's AMD or Intel, just the one that gives the best balance of power usage, speed and cost.

Muel · 4 Mar 2011 at 15:59

After the train ride I just had, I've decided I also want 3G. Is this ever going to come about? I hate having to have dongles hanging out of my kit.

Muel · 5 Mar 2011 at 00:34

I will be waiting until at least Q2. I didn't know that new Atoms were in the pipeline. Hmm, lots to think about. What I really want is a 13" Macbook Pro, but that's both too expensive and unneeded.

Muel · 9 Mar 2011 at 18:13

Righteo guys, I've been researching. Looks like an MSI X-Slim X360 would be just the ticket, apart from I can't find anywhere in the world that sells it!

By the time the netbooks with the new Atom/Fusion chips are out, I'll have the funds for a Macbook.