tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post7099766219721630476..comments2023-08-25T05:18:29.312-06:00Comments on Madville Times: State Drops Classroom Laptop Funding -- Expect Netbookscaheidelbergerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-7987488384408196672009-03-23T12:08:00.000-06:002009-03-23T12:08:00.000-06:00WiMAX and smooth Hulu? Fear not, my video-craving ...WiMAX and smooth Hulu? Fear not, my video-craving friend: <A HREF="http://www.slashgear.com/acer-aspire-one-wimax-netbook-coming-in-2009-0918812/" REL="nofollow">Acer to the rescue</A>! (But check those prices!)caheidelbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-46973101319389092462009-03-23T11:17:00.000-06:002009-03-23T11:17:00.000-06:00hmmm... sounds like Hulu and Netflix wouldn't work...hmmm... sounds like Hulu and Netflix wouldn't work the greatest on there.... with the wireless capacity, what about adaptability for WiMax?Jackrabit1https://www.blogger.com/profile/15819146935849889760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-26088768269151117452009-03-23T08:51:00.000-06:002009-03-23T08:51:00.000-06:00I have thought about having one for portability an...I have thought about having one for portability and internet purposes only. Our 15.4 inch wide screen is a little big at times if you want to use it while riding in a car.<BR/><BR/>I think this is a novel idea, especially for people that wouldn't be able to have a computer at all if it wasn't for this program. Sure, it would be great to have the Tablet PCS, but a netbook is better than nothing. It's for school work, not video games.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-67970732797770784402009-03-23T07:10:00.000-06:002009-03-23T07:10:00.000-06:00Netbooks will be a step down in performance and si...Netbooks will be a step down in performance and size from a standard laptop, but they're also a step down in price. I'd say if you want big gaming power or a really big scren and keyboard, spend the extra money on a big system. But if you're saving money, want something really portable, or don't need huge processing power, netbooks are worth a look.<BR/><BR/>Check with Rob Honomichl up at MHS about the <A HREF="http://madvilletimes.blogspot.com/2009/03/mhs-buys-local-saves-big-also-considers.html" REL="nofollow">HP Mini 1240 he's testing out</A> or Gabe Pooler up at Elkton HS about the <A HREF="http://madvilletimes.blogspot.com/2009/01/tech-trailblazer-elkton-hs-implementing.html" REL="nofollow">netbooks his seniors are using</A>.<BR/><BR/>See also <A HREF="http://crave.cnet.co.uk/laptops/0,39029450,49297248,00.htm" REL="nofollow">this UK comparison of the top 10 netbooks</A> as of last fall.caheidelbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-37151879558819061862009-03-22T19:44:00.000-06:002009-03-22T19:44:00.000-06:00I might even look at a netbook when my computer go...I might even look at a netbook when my computer goes kaput... how are they on performance? Similar to laptops and desktops? Better? Less?Jackrabit1https://www.blogger.com/profile/15819146935849889760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-17544647129758851022009-03-21T17:12:00.000-06:002009-03-21T17:12:00.000-06:00Netbooks are better than nothing. They weight les...Netbooks are better than nothing. They weight less, take up less space, and are just as functional as a full size laptop. The purpose of a laptop is portability, access to the internet, and the ability type up papers versus handwriting. <BR/><BR/>With the current economy as it is, this, I believe, is actually a very smart idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com