I'm looking to get another netbook-style laptop. The main purpose is to take meeting notes and quickly check the interwebs. Thus, I want to use it like a paper notebook with a little added functionality (e.g., edit documents, check email).
I've had an eeePc 1000HE for a little over 3 years and it's served me well for this purpose, but the battery is starting to decline a little to the point where it won't make it through an entire workday if necessary.
Here are my priorities:
1. Battery life over 7 hours (want to work all day without worrying about if I have to charge it)
2. Fairly light (screen 13" or below)
3. Reliability/build quality/good keyboard (the 1000HE chiclet style keyboard works fine for me as a minimum)
4. Speed - Would be nice if it's a little snappier than my 'ole Atom N270, but doesn't have to be speed demon, just nice responsive Windows and a fast boot time is even more preferable
5. Price - I really liked paying only $380 for this 3 years ago ... I am willing to pay more if it is a little faster and still has really good battery life, not willing to pay over 900 and the cheaper the better
So, I have 2 questions:
1. Are there any specific models/lines of models you would recommend - it sounds like my requests could fit into 2 domains, netbooks (which I read are not really flourishing now?), and low-end ultrabooks, but let me know if I am mistaken here
2. When is the best time to buy, given current chipset developments (e.g., where it traditionally has been better to buy not immediately after it is released but a little afterwards when prices come down)
Links to lists/reviews/search sites that you prefer are welcome too - I've used a few (e.g., CNET) but none are perfect and I always appreciate new resources and value the expertise of the community. Thank you for all of your help!
I've had an eeePc 1000HE for a little over 3 years and it's served me well for this purpose, but the battery is starting to decline a little to the point where it won't make it through an entire workday if necessary.
Here are my priorities:
1. Battery life over 7 hours (want to work all day without worrying about if I have to charge it)
2. Fairly light (screen 13" or below)
3. Reliability/build quality/good keyboard (the 1000HE chiclet style keyboard works fine for me as a minimum)
4. Speed - Would be nice if it's a little snappier than my 'ole Atom N270, but doesn't have to be speed demon, just nice responsive Windows and a fast boot time is even more preferable
5. Price - I really liked paying only $380 for this 3 years ago ... I am willing to pay more if it is a little faster and still has really good battery life, not willing to pay over 900 and the cheaper the better
So, I have 2 questions:
1. Are there any specific models/lines of models you would recommend - it sounds like my requests could fit into 2 domains, netbooks (which I read are not really flourishing now?), and low-end ultrabooks, but let me know if I am mistaken here
2. When is the best time to buy, given current chipset developments (e.g., where it traditionally has been better to buy not immediately after it is released but a little afterwards when prices come down)
Links to lists/reviews/search sites that you prefer are welcome too - I've used a few (e.g., CNET) but none are perfect and I always appreciate new resources and value the expertise of the community. Thank you for all of your help!
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