Hi, How much cheaper do the Netbooks get. I think we can all agree that we can save some money on things and I really could, concidering this netbook is for construction use.
thanks, Alex, On 6-Apr-09, at 8:46 PM, Tiffany D wrote: > > Thanks so much for this wonderful post. In what ways is it trimmd > down? Is it something you notice or more on the technical end. Btw, > I bought the Acer Aspire One (model AOA150-1635 Safire blue) > Here's a very good review of it though it does have constant images. > http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4575 > This and the general specs might be able to tell you if Leopard can be > installed on it. In any case, for $299 and with so many positive > reviews, I don't think I went wrong. Now I just have to find the > 6-cell (or 9-cell if there really is such a thing) battery and I > should be set. > > On 06/04/2009, Peg Jolene <peggy...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: >> >> Cara and others - I have a NetBook with Leopard installed. It's >> trimmed >> down, Leopard that is. However, I'm using SlingPlayer, TextEdit, >> Safari, >> etc. I'm using the Dell Mini9. It's my favorite computer, >> especially for >> entertainment, surfing, etc. And my braille display works great >> with it, >> should I want that addition. And, Cara, the NetBook fits in my >> small to >> medium-sized purse! I had to do a presentation on a Vista machine >> at work >> today, and did not enjoy traveling with my Inspiron 1525 - smile! >> As for >> Mac, I hear tell that it's NetBook is going to be touch screen - >> not at all >> useful ... so you may have to wait for that iPhone! >> >> >> PJ >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cara Quinn >> Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 1:08 PM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Installing Leopard on a Netbook >> >> >> Well (as has been said) I think the Air is sort of a hybrid attempt >> at that market, which I like. I love the Air's form factor but still >> prefer my lil MB! For me, if the Air were smaller, I'd be much more >> likely to consider purchasing one. I love the way they look, but >> they're just too darned big for my tastes! lol! >> >> I definitely see Apple's side of things in terms of their reluctance >> to delve into the 'netbook' market, however, this trend is so large >> at >> the moment, that it's just a shame they're not really there. I would >> sooo prefer a small device running full-on OSX! (or even some flavor >> of it) This is one reason I so very much want an IPhone. I really >> would like a flavor of OSX that I can put in my purse. >> >> Don't get me wrong, I love having an accessible phone, but there's >> only so much Windows Mobile I can take! lol! So OSX (on a small >> device IPhone or netbook) would sure be a welcome addition to the >> market in my opinion. >> >> Anyway, great discussion!. Have an awesome day All!. >> >> Smiles, >> >> Cara :) >> --- >> Follow me on Twitter! >> >> https://twitter.com/ModelCara >> >> View my Online Portfolio at: >> http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn >> >> On Apr 4, 2009, at 12:49 PM, Dan Eickmeier wrote: >> >> >> When apple came out with the air, I was surprised that they didn't >> come out with a netbook. I figured that they would come out with a >> netbook. >> On Apr 4, 2009, at 3:32 PM, Cara Quinn wrote: >> >> >> Hey All, I'd just like to ask if we might take care to sort of veer >> this topic back to the subject line rather than discussing what >> netbooks are? I think Chris has his answer now, so we're cool. >> >> The idea of OSX on a netbook is certainly right on topic though, so >> please do feel free to post all you want on that! >> >> Smiles, >> >> Cara :) >> --- >> Follow me on Twitter! >> >> https://twitter.com/ModelCara >> >> View my Online Portfolio at: >> http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> >> > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
