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jgirvine · March 22, 2009, 12:19 PM

I am in the market for a Netbook for travel, can anyone give any recomendations? I am leaning towards the Asus 1000HE, but I know HP and Dell make one.

I want one with a hard drive, I need to be able to load Office.

questions:
1. Any recomendaitons?
2. Is there a way to load softward from a Cd/Dvd without buying the external drive?
3. If I want to copy a bunch of DVD's to the hard drive to have on a long trip, how is that done? What software do folks use for that?
4. Any other comments or suggestions?

Thanks
Ginny

jgirvine · March 22, 2009, 12:36 PM

Well, I did a search and did find some old threads. I still have at least one question, could I network the netbook to my home network and use a CD/DVD on the desktop to load software onto the netbook?
Thanks

pfaff · March 22, 2009, 01:43 PM

I have used my desktop to load programs on my laptop. You select properties under the drive you want to use on the desktop, in most computers D or. E, then allow sharing. It is similar to sharing a folder or file. However, depending on your firewall settings or protection settings it may not allow you to share even if you want it to. It becomes a bigger headace than buying a cheap universal external DVD drive.

jamstew · March 22, 2009, 01:59 PM

I have the 1000H and have really enjoyed it for travel. The mouse is super sensitive, which made it really tricky to type, but I found a way to adjust it on the Asus site. Other than that, I have absolutely no complaints.

Sorry, but I can't answer any of the other questions.

Janie · March 22, 2009, 04:59 PM

A friend of mine bought the Dell and had nothing but bad luck with it. She wanted to return it, but Dell has so far refused to take it back.

Another friend owns an Acer, and has been very happy.

jbet · March 22, 2009, 06:28 PM

I have a friend who recommended the Acer as well. The main thing to look for he says is the battery! You want a 6 cell minimum. Hope this helps.

dougp26364 · March 22, 2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbet

I have a friend who recommended the Acer as well. The main thing to look for he says is the battery! You want a 6 cell minimum. Hope this helps.

I can agree with that. I have a HP with a 3 cell battery. Fortunately, I rarely need to rely on using just the battery as we take it on vacation for internet surfing and to work with photographs.

Rather than buy one with a hard drive, we bought one with an SSD drive and then purchased a 250 GB external hard drive. Since I need to share files between computers, this arrangement has worked out well for me. The external hard drive fits easily into the pocket of my jacket for travel.

davhu1 · March 22, 2009, 06:50 PM

I have the MSI Wind U100. final choice was between MSI and Asus.

marcmuff · March 23, 2009, 03:47 AM

My husband bought an ASUS EEE PC 1000HA 160GB 10" XP BLACK 6CEL - ASEEEPC1000B and I have claimed it as mine. LOL

I love it! I put all the applications I needed on a flash drive and loaded them that way. I took it to Cabo San Lucas when we went and really used it. Up until a few months ago, I didn't even consider getting a notebook computer to take on our vacations.

Icarus · March 23, 2009, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgirvine

I am leaning towards the Asus 1000HE, but I know

lean no further. that's a very good choice right now, and the one I would buy if I were buying today.

To answer your questions 2 & 3, I just bought a usb-powered external dvd writer for less than $100 to use with my Lenovo S10 netbook. I don't travel with it, I just leave the external usb optical drive at home. Mine's an LG, but there are others. Try to get one that's usb-powered.

-David

jgirvine · March 23, 2009, 08:34 AM

Well, thanks for all the info.

So, I will get the Asus Eee PC 1000HE, what about an adapter for the plane and car? Anyone got any experience with that? I checked IGO, but they do not show an adapter.

Thanks
Ginny

Icarus · March 23, 2009, 09:24 AM

Good question. My existing igo adapter had a tip that already worked with the Lenovo S10 so I was lucky with that, and lucky that I found all the tips that came with it.

Try notebookreview.com forums maybe?

On the other hand, the 6-cell battery in that thing lasts for a really long time, so maybe you don't need a travel adapter?

-David

MULTIZ321 · March 23, 2009, 10:00 AM

Asus AC adapter from NewEgg -

You might find it for less if you do a search

Richard

Icarus · March 23, 2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MULTIZ321

Asus AC adapter from NewEgg -

Richard

That's just an AC adapter, isn't it? They were looking for the auto/air adapter or the auto/air/ac adapter.

I wonder why this thread hasn't been moved to the lounge.

-David

x3 skier · March 24, 2009, 09:43 AM

Got an Acer Aspire One a few months ago and love it. I use a simple DVD/CD drive I got off eBay for about $20 and use it to load software. Swapping files via my wireless network works OK but since the desktop is a Vista $%^&* and the Acer is XP, there are some quirks that annoy me so I usually email attachments or use a thumb drive for transfer.

Cheers

MULTIZ321 · March 24, 2009, 02:24 PM

Here's some good info about adapters & flying -

The Ultimate Guide to In-seat Laptop Power Ports

Richard

March 22, 2009, 12:19 PM	#1
jgirvine Guest BBS Reg. Date: Aug 25, 05 Posts: 104	Need a Netbook for travel I am in the market for a Netbook for travel, can anyone give any recomendations? I am leaning towards the Asus 1000HE, but I know HP and Dell make one. I want one with a hard drive, I need to be able to load Office. questions: 1. Any recomendaitons? 2. Is there a way to load softward from a Cd/Dvd without buying the external drive? 3. If I want to copy a bunch of DVD's to the hard drive to have on a long trip, how is that done? What software do folks use for that? 4. Any other comments or suggestions? Thanks Ginny Last edited by jgirvine : March 22, 2009 at 12:20 PM. Reason: typo

March 22, 2009, 01:59 PM	#4
jamstew TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jan 9, 09 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 486 Resorts: Sunbay; DVC BCV, VWL, & BLT; Sundial at Mustang Towers; Eagle Point; Wyn Bonnett Creek & LaCascada	I have the 1000H and have really enjoyed it for travel. The mouse is super sensitive, which made it really tricky to type, but I found a way to adjust it on the Asus site. Other than that, I have absolutely no complaints. Sorry, but I can't answer any of the other questions. __________________ Jamie

March 23, 2009, 03:47 AM	#9
marcmuff TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 282 Resorts: Krystal Vallarta Tahoe Edgelake (EOY) Inverness at Walden - Phase II Edgewater Beach Club - Detroit Lakes MN	My husband bought an ASUS EEE PC 1000HA 160GB 10" XP BLACK 6CEL - ASEEEPC1000B and I have claimed it as mine. LOL I love it! I put all the applications I needed on a flash drive and loaded them that way. I took it to Cabo San Lucas when we went and really used it. Up until a few months ago, I didn't even consider getting a notebook computer to take on our vacations. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/people/Murie...ack/1337580516 http://www.myspace.com/angelmuriel http://community.webshots.com/user/marcmuff

March 23, 2009, 08:34 AM	#11
jgirvine Guest BBS Reg. Date: Aug 25, 05 Posts: 104	So, now I need a power adapter Well, thanks for all the info. So, I will get the Asus Eee PC 1000HE, what about an adapter for the plane and car? Anyone got any experience with that? I checked IGO, but they do not show an adapter. Thanks Ginny

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March 22, 2009, 12:36 PM	#2
jgirvine Guest BBS Reg. Date: Aug 25, 05 Posts: 104	Well, I did a search and did find some old threads. I still have at least one question, could I network the netbook to my home network and use a CD/DVD on the desktop to load software onto the netbook? Thanks

March 22, 2009, 01:43 PM	#3
pfaff TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Dec 14, 08 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 57 Resorts: Shell Vacation Club West or SVC for short	I have used my desktop to load programs on my laptop. You select properties under the drive you want to use on the desktop, in most computers D or. E, then allow sharing. It is similar to sharing a folder or file. However, depending on your firewall settings or protection settings it may not allow you to share even if you want it to. It becomes a bigger headace than buying a cheap universal external DVD drive.

March 22, 2009, 04:59 PM	#5
Janie Moderator TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 16, 04 Posts: 409	A friend of mine bought the Dell and had nothing but bad luck with it. She wanted to return it, but Dell has so far refused to take it back. Another friend owns an Acer, and has been very happy.

March 22, 2009, 06:28 PM	#6
jbet TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 41 Resorts: Intrawest (Tremblant) Cancun, Mexico	I have a friend who recommended the Acer as well. The main thing to look for he says is the battery! You want a 6 cell minimum. Hope this helps.

March 22, 2009, 06:50 PM	#8
davhu1 Guest BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 300	I have the MSI Wind U100. final choice was between MSI and Asus.

March 23, 2009, 09:24 AM	#12
Icarus TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 4,094	Good question. My existing igo adapter had a tip that already worked with the Lenovo S10 so I was lucky with that, and lucky that I found all the tips that came with it. Try notebookreview.com forums maybe? On the other hand, the 6-cell battery in that thing lasts for a really long time, so maybe you don't need a travel adapter? -David

March 23, 2009, 10:00 AM	#13
MULTIZ321 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Posts: 3,595 Resorts: CELEBRITY RESORTS PALM COAST; CELEBRATION, ORLANDO; SEAWATCH AT ISLAND CLUB, HHI; RHC (POINTS)	Asus AC adapter from NewEgg - You might find it for less if you do a search Richard

March 24, 2009, 09:43 AM	#15
x3 skier TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Apr 17, 06 Location: Ohio and Colorado Posts: 792 Resorts: Steamboat Grand, Rockies, The West, Club Regina and Allen House	Got an Acer Aspire One a few months ago and love it. I use a simple DVD/CD drive I got off eBay for about $20 and use it to load software. Swapping files via my wireless network works OK but since the desktop is a Vista $%^&* and the Acer is XP, there are some quirks that annoy me so I usually email attachments or use a thumb drive for transfer. Cheers

March 24, 2009, 02:24 PM	#16
MULTIZ321 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Posts: 3,595 Resorts: CELEBRITY RESORTS PALM COAST; CELEBRATION, ORLANDO; SEAWATCH AT ISLAND CLUB, HHI; RHC (POINTS)	Here's some good info about adapters & flying - The Ultimate Guide to In-seat Laptop Power Ports Richard