What is the panels verdict on this netbook?

[TestMangler]

I am a permie Was a contractor before the recession though!

Ruled out Ipad on grounds of cost, stupid apps for everything and very limited storage - over 100GB on a netbook for storing plus a decent keyboard outstrips the ipad in that respect.

May well wait until Ipad3 comes out.

Christ, can all the currently working contractors chip in a tenner and buy Wilmslow a proper netbook ???

[d000hg]

Christ, can all the currently working contractors chip in a tenner and buy Wilmslow a proper netbook ???

http://forums.contractoruk.com/gener...long-25-a.html

[PAH]

First have a look at what Win 7 Starter doesn't give you

Starter edition doesn't look that bad for a netbook. Can't see much on that list that I would miss or can't be added by a third party (DVD playback, despite a netbook not having an optical drive).

Can always upgrade to Home Premium for 42 quid (via Amazon) if necessary.

Microsoft Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade, Starter to Home Premium (Licence only): Amazon.co.uk: Software


The only thing that I don't like about my netbook is the screen resolution is a bit too low in the vertical, so lots of scrolling just to read a typical web page. IE or Chrome full screen browsing mode (via F11) helps a lot though.

They are great for casual surfing while not really watching the TV. Much the same as the iPad, but at least with Windows you have more control and storage space.