Is this netbook good for Blogging on long trips? Can this netbook handle wordpress?
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This is my question also. I would love to carry around something as small as this to keep my blogs updated. If anyone knows, please reply. Thanks!
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This small laptop, which falls into the "netbook" category, is fine for email, general web browsing and basic word processing. But it lacks the processor power of more expensive laptops, and that shortcoming shows when displaying videos, which can be choppy. I would not recommend it for video editing or other tasks requiring a greater amount of processing power. Factoring in the small screen and slightly smaller keyboard, I would suggest spending a bit more and getting your daughter a lower-end Dell or Lenovo 15" laptop. I've been there and done that with my own children. For a does-it-all-well solution, you want a larger screen, full size keyboard, and more processing power. This small laptop, which falls into the "netbook" category, is fine for email, general web browsing and basic word processing. But it lacks the processor power of more expensive laptops, and that shortcoming shows when displaying videos, which can be choppy. I would not recommend it for video editing or other tasks requiring a greater amount of processing power. Factoring in the small screen and slightly smaller keyboard, I would suggest spending a bit more and getting your daughter a lower-end Dell or Lenovo 15" laptop. I've been there and done that with my own children. For... » Read More This small laptop, which falls into the "netbook" category, is fine for email, general web browsing and basic word processing. But it lacks the processor power of more expensive laptops, and that shortcoming shows when displaying videos, which can be choppy. I would not recommend it for video editing or other tasks requiring a greater amount of processing power. Factoring in the small screen and slightly smaller keyboard, I would suggest spending a bit more and getting your daughter a lower-end Dell or Lenovo 15" laptop. I've been there and done that with my own children. For a does-it-all-well solution, you want a larger screen, full size keyboard, and more processing power. « Show Less
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This computer is ideal for travelling. It runs linux but adds in the drivers needed to have it work perfectly right out of the box. I love it. But I am not a gamer. I doubt that this computer has the power to run games with the speed that gamers desire.
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I can't honestly say, it is fine for Internet and watching videos, but whether it's fast enough for Any serious gaming? I have no idea. Probably a stretch. It is obviously more powerful than any Windows 8 tablet but this is far from a desktop replacement. I really like it so far for surfing the net. The touch screen works well and screen resolution is fine for average users. But this is basically an entry level Lenovo after all.
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but there are netbooks for under 200. and they do so much more. Chromebook at over 300 does seem odd.
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I use it for games on games.com and facebook. I love this notebook. nicer than my Dell by a mile.
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This is both a tablet and a PC with Window 8 when docked it works as a slim laptop. Similar to a netbook good for MS office and web pages. I am not sure I would like to do serious programming or development on this.When not docked it works well as a touch screen tablet with apps from windows and all. I have found this very helpful when traveling I can do my reports and expenses in word easily then undock and enjoy tablet movies. way better than my IPAD and BT keyboard.
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Yes this is a great computer, if you travel at all it is very light, 11 hours plus batterie life . I love it.
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HP software may not be the best but they do make it available on their website. Netbooks usually don't ship with alot of ram so you may want to get the printer driver only.
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You can try it. No guarantee but you also may want to check out Best Buy. I've not heard of a Netbook. If it doesn't work, you should be able to return for a refund. Hope this helps!!
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I looked this up on Tiger Direct. Tiger says this netbook supports only 1GB of RAM, which, according to them is what the unit ships with. You should probably check the specs on Acer's web site also, since I see that another responder says that it supports 2GB.
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No and it is not good on the Internet. You can use a USB had or thumb drive but t It doesn't do much else.
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Yes. The hardware for this netbook would not be a problem. But is it worth upgrading the OS? You really need to look at what you're going to do with this computer. I have windows 7 starter still on it, and does everything I need such as web-surfing, watching movies, editing video, using open office, etc. Heck, I can even play games like swgemu. BUT, you will need to upgrade the RAM to 2GB to run it smoothly. Also, this netbook is not for use on battery for long periods of time (you'll only get 2-3 hrs depending on what your doing. However, if you want a computer to play more demanding games, then this is not the computer for you. This system is just not build for gaming. Yes. The hardware for this netbook would not be a problem. But is it worth upgrading the OS? You really need to look at what you're going to do with this computer. I have windows 7 starter still on it, and does everything I need such as web-surfing, watching movies, editing video, using open office, etc. Heck, I can even play games like swgemu. BUT, you will need to upgrade the RAM to 2GB to run it smoothly. Also, this netbook is not for use on battery for long periods of time (you'll only get 2-3 hrs depending on what your doing. However, if you want a computer to... » Read More Yes. The hardware for this netbook would not be a problem. But is it worth upgrading the OS? You really need to look at what you're going to do with this computer. I have windows 7 starter still on it, and does everything I need such as web-surfing, watching movies, editing video, using open office, etc. Heck, I can even play games like swgemu. BUT, you will need to upgrade the RAM to 2GB to run it smoothly. Also, this netbook is not for use on battery for long periods of time (you'll only get 2-3 hrs depending on what your doing. However, if you want a computer to play more demanding games, then this is not the computer for you. This system is just not build for gaming. « Show Less
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I have a netbook (not this one in particular) but one with like styled specs...I bought the CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2009...that I got from "FeeBAY" for $5.00 including shipping. So far no problems...but I did have to get an external drive so not sure how much of a savings it really was...........since the external drive was $65.00.
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Im not sure. Depends on how much memory is required. This netbook has very little & is more of a tablet type use pc
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I agree. I DID get a netbook for the kitchen and travel. The KeyIngredient website has alot of issues, so I use allrecipies.com and its great. Both of my daughters also listed their recipies on the site so we can go into each others cookbooks (no more calls of :Mom I need the recipie for...."although I'd better still get calls!! hehe).I just cannot figure out how Demy can justify the price for a gadget that merely holds info. even though I too justified the price of the Kindle. I find myself more and more going online for new recipies, and taking the netbook into the kitchen anyway so....maybe once the demy becomes worth it's price I may consider it, but until then....netbook is the way too go. I agree. I DID get a netbook for the kitchen and travel. The KeyIngredient website has alot of issues, so I use allrecipies.com and its great. Both of my daughters also listed their recipies on the site so we can go into each others cookbooks (no more calls of :Mom I need the recipie for...."although I'd better still get calls!! hehe).I just cannot figure out how Demy can justify the price for a gadget that merely holds info. even though I too justified the price of the Kindle. I find myself more and more going online for new recipies, and taking the netbook into the kitchen... » Read More I agree. I DID get a netbook for the kitchen and travel. The KeyIngredient website has alot of issues, so I use allrecipies.com and its great. Both of my daughters also listed their recipies on the site so we can go into each others cookbooks (no more calls of :Mom I need the recipie for...."although I'd better still get calls!! hehe).I just cannot figure out how Demy can justify the price for a gadget that merely holds info. even though I too justified the price of the Kindle. I find myself more and more going online for new recipies, and taking the netbook into the kitchen anyway so....maybe once the demy becomes worth it's price I may consider it, but until then....netbook is the way too go. « Show Less
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Its a great netbook for that price. But It depends on what use you give it.Recomended for just browsing internet, facebook games, Word, and netflix. The Ram its small for this PC. I'm running it in all low quality to get more performance. Oh, and the wifi, have problems whit older routers, watch for routers who works with windows 8 wifi.