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11.6" Netbooks Face Off

Posted by kdawson on from the category-benders dept.

Dr. Damage writes "Netbooks have grown from tiny curiosities with 7" screens into surprisingly well-rounded little computers. The latest step is 11.6" displays with 1366x768 resolution and near-full-sized keyboards. Two such systems are available now for under $400 at US retailers: the Aspire One at Walmart and the Gateway LT3103 at Best Buy. The Gateway packs an Athlon 64 processor and Radeon graphics. The Tech Report bought them both and has compared them head to head in some depth, choosing a clear winner between the two." Like most such in-depth reviews, this one is spread across 10 pages.

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  1. Since netbook can mean just about anything... by Chees0rz · · Score: 5, Funny

    I have a 7 inch netbook in my pants...
    (rounded up to compensate for low self-esteem)

    1. Re:Since netbook can mean just about anything... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      You know you can overclock that ... eww ... nevermind.

  2. Dad! by spun · · Score: 3, Funny

    Stop drinking and posting.

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  3. Missing Information by Drummergeek0 · · Score: 5, Funny

    What I would like to know is which netbook is John Travolta and which is Nicholas Cage.

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  4. Re:netbooks, eh? by elashish14 · · Score: 4, Funny

    If you ask me, it depends on how much you paid for it.

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  5. Re:More and more powerful... by chaboud · · Score: 3, Funny

    I was about to, you insensitive clod!

  6. Re:Notebook, laptop, netbook ... by Orange+Crush · · Score: 2, Funny

    [Obligatory Car Analogy]So you don't feel the need to distinguish between a motorcyle and a pickup truck?[/Obligatory Car Analogy]

  7. Re:More and more powerful... by lazyforker · · Score: 2, Funny

    Fuck that. I'm waiting for the 17" HD netbooks with built-in FW800, DVD burner GigE, 802.11n etc. I think Apple makes a pretty good one.

  8. hmmm by thatskinnyguy · · Score: 3, Funny

    Could we please stop using the phrases "Face Off" and "Shootout" to spark interest for a simple product comparison. It seems so "SUNDAY! SUNDAY!! SUNDAY!!!"

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