The worst feature of any laptop computer I've ever encountered is the sound quality and volume of the built-in laptop computer speakers. Except for applications where sound isn't very important, they're practically worthless.
Although it's designed by Intel, the new convertible Classmate PC (odd name for a "netbook") will be sold under other brand names, just like the previous incarnations. The latest model is not for sale yet, but it's expected to be distributed in the second quarter of 2010. Despite the fact that it looks cool, I wouldn't buy one and the primary reason is that it's too expensive as a netbook. The predecessor sells for between $400 and $500, depending on specifications, and this version is supposed to be even costlier.
If you're used to working with a desktop computer, it can be hard to transition to a laptop computer of any kind. It's usually easier to get used to a large, wide screen notebook than it is to the little brother known as a netbook or mini-laptop. Converting it to the "case" for a desktop computer is a route you may want to consider, especially if you're using it as a backup computer like I am.
Dell is but one of many netbook manufacturers updating their lines to the new Intel Atom N450 processor. The processor uses less power and battery life is much longer. A six-cell battery can probably last 9 hours instead of 6 (without using video).
Something I planned to do, but never got around to it, was to start doing virtual reviews of all the netbooks that are out there. I don't want to review other types of laptops (notebooks and other weird laptop configurations, like the kind with swivel displays) because they're supposed to be desktop computer replacements. Not only that, but there's just way too many of them. There are more than enough netbooks to keep me busy until they're no longer sold as such.
Are laptop computers better than desktop computers? I don't think so, but today I was reminded of one the reasons why most Filipinos buy one form of laptop or another. It's because a laptop battery is included and can usually last up to three hours or more, depending on what applications are being run. A backup power supply for a desktop computer has to be purchased separately.
I honestly can't answer the question of ALL of the netbooks with the most memory and drive storage capacity without going to each manufacturer's website and looking through product descriptions. Fortunately, there is a web application called Google Squared.
After seeing a couple of blurbs today about how the iPad will crush or slay netbooks and e-readers, I just have to add my two cents and say that they're wrong. Whenever Apples comes out with a shiny new, cool-looking gadget, the Apply fanboys are all over it in droves. Of course, since Steve Jobs came out and said it was awesome and better than a laptop or a smartphone, that's just fuel for the fire. Let's get this straight. The iPad is an application device and not a computer. A netbook or notebook (or laptop by any other name) – they're computers.
I've already mentioned my dead notebook computer. I would have to say it lasted just over a year before it couldn't be used anymore without being taken to an HP authorized service center. Of course, I didn't have an extended warranty on it, so I shelved it.
The HP notebook computer (HP Pavilion DV8110-US) that I bought in late 2005 or early 2006 died on me in September of 2007. First, the fan quit working right and I thought it was just dust, but I was wrong. Then a couple of weeks later, the monitor started developing vertical red lines and I thought it was dirty connections, but I was wrong. I'm not a genius, but I was able to take it apart and clean everything. It was to no avail, because the problems did not disappear.
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