Computer Science Canada which computer is better |
| Author: | ecookman [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 3:17 pm ] |
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both of these computers are netbooks. Netbooks are small laptops designed for work purposes 1)http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Mobile_Internet&product=2510329 or 2)http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Mobile_Internet&product=2516000&MSCSProfile=287001FD2674671CC1C6E1B8FD422E08C7871234544765E2AD9D3FED6AE66130D4AA0BA8EE50927B91DB8C44A74B02B13F457343ABDE47BA36490E271CCCA70354BF89D97CFA6EB28FABE3ACCA4B584B2F02EE23B4B31107A04099D559084F8936321CF51DB3226E1CF681B6C6EBD170D6AE474642C7747FF3B586D9952B2E3DCE2D972965845B73 |
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| Author: | Dan [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 3:54 pm ] |
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The specs on both are almost exctaly the same however it's hard to be sure since some data is missing it seems. I am assuming you want to use it for "work purposes" so video and speed do not matter that much. The first one is slightly smaller, cheaper and looks better. The first one can also be ordered right now well the 2nd is not aviable till the 15th. So i am going to have to go with the 1st as it is cheaper and they both have the same specs from what i can tell. |
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| Author: | md [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:05 pm ] |
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The most important thing in a netbook (and laptop in general) is battery life. And since that information is not available from The Source... look elsewhere when comparing. |
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| Author: | ecookman [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:12 pm ] |
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the idea i had for it was something i really could use for being on the road, at school (for some reason we have a population of over 2k students but only about 20 computers accessible at lunch) or away from home. That being said i wouldn't run out and spend 2k on an Alienware M17X weighing in at 10lbs, 17" screen huge beast of a computer for "work" so i was looking for something small, light, good battery life, and not too slow. Although being able to do some web surfing, audio creation and possibly playing low-end games would be nice...it isn't the focus that i have right now. Currently i have a single core 2.6ghz 512mb ram, really old graphics card (have had this machine for maybe 6-7 years) sooo anything is better than this. |
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| Author: | Dan [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:24 pm ] |
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ecookman @ 12th December 2008, 5:12 pm wrote: Currently i have a single core 2.6ghz 512mb ram, really old graphics card (have had this machine for maybe 6-7 years) sooo anything is better than this. Both of theses laptops are slower then that, tho have more ram. There cpu clock speed is 1.6GHz. |
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| Author: | ecookman [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:25 pm ] |
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http://www.toshiba.ca/web/product.grp?lg=en§ion=1&group=1&product=8924&category= there is the full specs on the Toshiba model (2) as for the acer...wow they are really "milking the product fr all it is worth" with this...but all the info is here...i am torn but here is the link http://www.acer.com/aspireone/ |
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| Author: | ecookman [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:26 pm ] |
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but the 1.6ghz is a dual core...does the "dual" really make a difference? |
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| Author: | Dan [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:31 pm ] |
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With that new data, it looks like number 2 has a bigger battery and bluetooth well the 1st has WWAN. |
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| Author: | Dan [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:33 pm ] |
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ecookman @ 12th December 2008, 5:26 pm wrote: but the 1.6ghz is a dual core...does the "dual" really make a difference?
I did not see it say dual core any where. It is an Intel Atom, i am not sure if that is dual core or not and to lazy to check. |
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| Author: | ecookman [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:41 pm ] |
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oops yeeeaaaa they are just atom processors. But since they are newer do you think they would be faster than the traditional single cores? WWAN? hmmm i take it that that sucks based on that comment |
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| Author: | Dan [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:04 pm ] |
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ecookman @ 12th December 2008, 5:41 pm wrote: oops yeeeaaaa they are just atom processors. But since they are newer do you think they would be faster than the traditional single cores?
They might be more effcent in terms of power useage and other things but i dought they will be faster. ecookman @ 12th December 2008, 5:41 pm wrote: WWAN? hmmm i take it that that sucks based on that comment No, it just seemed odd to have. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWAN |
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| Author: | ecookman [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:10 pm ] |
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ya. WWAN does seem weird well i think i have decided on the Toshiba model...do you have a final say? |
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| Author: | wtd [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:19 pm ] |
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Toshiba makes absolute garbage when it comes to their other notebooks. I have no reason to think their netbook will be any different. I cast my vote for the MSI Wind or Samsung NC10. |
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| Author: | jernst [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:23 pm ] |
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wtd @ Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:19 pm wrote: Toshiba makes absolute garbage when it comes to their other notebooks.
I disagree, I have a toshiba that's still kickin' after being spilled on, dropped constantly and generally abused like crazy..and it only cost me 450 bux open box from future shop about about a year and a half ago |
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| Author: | ecookman [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:32 pm ] |
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i feel sorry for your laptop...jeezzz abuse.. lol thnx |
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| Author: | ecookman [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:37 pm ] |
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only 1 problem with the MSI computers not in canada |
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| Author: | andrew. [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:17 pm ] |
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When I was at Costco, I checked out the Asus Eeebox (like the netbook, but a small Mac Mini-esque device) and it had a similar Intel Atom processor at 1.6 GHz, but it was dual-core. Maybe Some Atoms are dual cores. |
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| Author: | ecookman [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:19 pm ] |
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*siiiggghh* macs are nice but do schools have macs.....of course not that would be too convenient now wouldn't it. ill check out the Eeebox thnx |
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| Author: | wtd [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:24 pm ] |
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| Author: | ecookman [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:29 pm ] |
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hahahahhahahahahahahaahahah aaw man *tears of laughter* (no joke) i am still laughing as i am typing ---------------------- wow that is amazing, but still if i get a mac is there a way to make all word, excell, powerpoint etc compatible...that is the only thing holding me back from getting a mac mini |
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| Author: | dc116 [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:52 pm ] |
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In my opinion, A looks nicer and it's cheaper. I would take A.  |
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| Author: | wtd [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:52 pm ] |
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http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/Office2008/default.mspx |
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| Author: | Dan [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:22 pm ] |
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wtd @ 12th December 2008, 10:24 pm wrote: 
.....or not so much. |
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| Author: | gianni [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:25 pm ] |
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wtd @ Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:52 pm wrote: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/Office2008/default.mspx
Just to add to that, there are also several suites that are fully compatible with Microsoft Office, perhaps even preferable? Examples include iWork '08, OpenOffice, NeoOffice, and many others. As well, most universities have both Windows and Mac labs. Some even have Linux labs. |
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| Author: | gianni [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:36 pm ] |
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And although the Acer looks better and is a bit slimmer, Acer has never been one to focus on details ... such as quality. So I'd have to take the Toshiba. |
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| Author: | wtd [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:50 pm ] |
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Worked on a Toshiba laptop made in the last 3-4 years? Garbage through and through. |
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| Author: | ecookman [ Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:37 am ] |
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o.k kinda confused here. are the office proudcts free for mac?? |
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| Author: | andrew. [ Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:41 am ] |
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wtd @ Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:52 pm wrote: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/Office2008/default.mspx I have Office Mac 2008 and TBH it's crap compared to 2007 on Windows. That's why I bought iWork 08 and I think that's a ton better. The only thing is that the spell and grammar check isn't as powerful as the Word one and Numbers isn't as good as Excel. |
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| Author: | ecookman [ Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:40 am ] |
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1) wasn't a small laptop offered by mac..i thought it was the mini...but it looks like i am wrong...or is it discontinued 2) isn't openoffice compatible with macs |
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| Author: | gianni [ Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:33 pm ] |
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ecookman @ Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:40 am wrote: 1) wasn't a small laptop offered by mac..i thought it was the mini...but it looks like i am wrong...or is it discontinued
2) isn't openoffice compatible with macs They had a 12" PowerBook a number of years ago. And, OO is compatible, there is even a Mac-specific port. |
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| Author: | Tony [ Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:47 pm ] |
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ecookman @ Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:37 am wrote: are the office proudcts free for mac??
They cost about as much as they do for Windows. Which would be free in some cases. |
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| Author: | gianni [ Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:57 pm ] |
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Tony @ Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:47 pm wrote: They cost about as much as they do for Windows. Which would be free in some cases.
Well Microsoft's Standard Office suite is $500, comparatively Apple only has one version and it is $80. |
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| Author: | ecookman [ Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:15 pm ] |
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dam...o.k...now to decide |
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| Author: | ecookman [ Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:30 pm ] |
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o.k got it http://news.cnet.com/crave/?keyword=%22netbooks%22&tag=pm scroll down to the video if you are interested... the number one on my list is Asus N10J HP mini 1000 Lenovo s10 thanks for all of the help |
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