NETBOOKS

[HAMILTON]

I will be in Pattaya early next week and fancy buying a Netbook. One that will fit easily into my handluggage.
Does anyone know anything about them? What are they capable of? Is there anywhere in Pattaya to log on the net for free (Wireless)?
I will buy a new one or a second hand one.
Please help.

[baldrick]

Liliputing — Compact Computing

[HAMILTON]

A brilliant link. (Another cunning plan) Thanks. Seems that new almost-daily developments are taking place in the netbook scene.

[ItsRobsLife]

Advent 4211/MSI Wind.. 'nuff said.

[hillbilly]

A netbook (a portmanteau of Internet and notebook) is a class of laptop computer designed for wireless communication and access to the Internet.[1]

Primarily designed for web browsing and e-mailing, netbooks "rely heavily on the Internet for remote access to web-based applications"[2] and are targeted increasingly at cloud computing users who require a less powerful client computer.[3]. Netbooks typically run either Linux or Windows XP operating systems [2] rather than more resource-intensive operating systems like Windows Vista[4]. The devices range in size from below 5 inches[5] to over 13,[6], typically weigh 2 to 3 pounds (~1 kg) and are often significantly cheaper than general purpose laptops.[2]

Netbook - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[lysander]

Advent 4211/MSI Wind.. 'nuff said.

/Me too!

[Penangkaki]

Bought MSI Wind U100 with 2G Ram and 250G HDD loaded with XP for Baht19,259 at Power Mall.
Very satisfied with it.