Is the second tier good for laptops?
1668596
The second tier isn't really that wide. If you put a board or something like that across it maybe you could. But it only can come so close together so definitely couldn't hold a laptop without mounting or placing something else on the second tier. Hope that helps.
1668597
Not as is. You'll need to get a tray of some sort to support the weight. It's meant for another keyboard, but you could rig it for a laptop if needed
1668598
I don't think so, though there is a lot of adjustment possible. I'm not using this piece of gear at the moment - it was great for two large keyboards with one atop the other. I'm using a little 25 key keyboard these days.
1206649
No. It is one of the weakest processors out there. Do not buy this laptop. I deeply regret getting it.
1302591
First, if you are set on a 14 inch laptop like I was, this one is the deal. You can find better pricing on 15.6 inch lappys but generally they aren't as powerful. They still may meet your needs as the tendency is to overbuy. Look at the top 100 list for amazon computershttp://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/pc/ref=pd_dp_ts_pc_1.Second, buried in the reviews for this laptop is a coupon code for an extra 50 bucks off. I don't know if it's still valid. Then the laptop is 470. That is what I paid and I feel like I got a very good deal. My review is "So who needs an Ipad?" by TooLazyToDriveAround. First, if you are set on a 14 inch laptop like I was, this one is the deal. You can find better pricing on 15.6 inch lappys but generally they aren't as powerful. They still may meet your needs as the tendency is to overbuy. Look at the top 100 list for amazon computershttp://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/pc/ref=pd_dp_ts_pc_1.Second, buried in the reviews for this laptop is a coupon code for an extra 50 bucks off. I don't know if it's still valid. Then the laptop is 470. That is what I paid and I feel like I... » Read More First, if you are set on a 14 inch laptop like I was, this one is the deal. You can find better pricing on 15.6 inch lappys but generally they aren't as powerful. They still may meet your needs as the tendency is to overbuy. Look at the top 100 list for amazon computershttp://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/pc/ref=pd_dp_ts_pc_1.Second, buried in the reviews for this laptop is a coupon code for an extra 50 bucks off. I don't know if it's still valid. Then the laptop is 470. That is what I paid and I feel like I got a very good deal. My review is "So who needs an Ipad?" by TooLazyToDriveAround. « Show Less
978651
There are applications where a laptop is not ideal. For example, we are using some NUCs as controllers for a videowall. Some people use them for HTPC or micro servers. You can easily fit 8 of them in a 1u rack so they are flexible. We are also using them for our workstations in our finance department where our guys use ultrawide monitors for very long spreadsheets and we don't want them to be mobile. They barely take any room on a desk and you can mount them in a standard VESA mount behind the screen. It really depends on your needs, for most regular users, a laptop is preferable since you get mobility, but in cases where you need a bit more flexibility, they are great little machines. Hope that helps!
2095394
No. You'd have to get another model. I love this laptop and it works like a charm.
1175928
that would depend on what your needs are. This is a laptop with the power of a powerful desktop
22776
If the laptop meets the system requirements for the software that you want to run, and it has a free USB port, then you should be fine. (Cpu clock speed, ram, and hard drive space)
499625
The laptop is perfectly right for that. In fact, it generally is a great computer. The only negative I can give you is the mouse pad. It can get annoying sometimes, but you just have to learn what the subtle touches can do.
343249
Thanks! I appreciate the information. I'll probably buy the U100 (aren't lower numbers usually cheaper?), or maybe the Acer equivalent or even the Asus, though that seems to be a bit heavier. (I'd welcome opinions on the relative merits of these computers.)
343245
The U100 is upgradeable to 2gig memory and has more wireless capability, incl bluetooth. I want the memory for photo editing. After I purchased this little puppy, I dumped my new entertainment pc and desktop. I found that I just kept reaching for the U100. I had evaluated the Asus HE and the Samsung. Both weighed more, and the Samsung cost a lot more. I am quad booting this with XP, OSX, Linux, and Windows 7 so that I can test my web site on several platforms. What a solid, well-designed little machine! The keyboard and speaker issues are minor compared to the tremendous value and flexibility of this laptop, and are easily dealt with. The U100 is upgradeable to 2gig memory and has more wireless capability, incl bluetooth. I want the memory for photo editing. After I purchased this little puppy, I dumped my new entertainment pc and desktop. I found that I just kept reaching for the U100. I had evaluated the Asus HE and the Samsung. Both weighed more, and the Samsung cost a lot more. I am quad booting this with XP, OSX, Linux, and Windows 7 so that I can test my web site on several platforms. What a solid, well-designed little machine! The keyboard and speaker issues are minor compared to the tremendous value and... » Read More The U100 is upgradeable to 2gig memory and has more wireless capability, incl bluetooth. I want the memory for photo editing. After I purchased this little puppy, I dumped my new entertainment pc and desktop. I found that I just kept reaching for the U100. I had evaluated the Asus HE and the Samsung. Both weighed more, and the Samsung cost a lot more. I am quad booting this with XP, OSX, Linux, and Windows 7 so that I can test my web site on several platforms. What a solid, well-designed little machine! The keyboard and speaker issues are minor compared to the tremendous value and flexibility of this laptop, and are easily dealt with. « Show Less
252463
Graphics on this Laptop are probably too limited. It is a nice, mid-size, LT, but the uses would be more for doing Power Point, Excel, database, email, et al. I do run Visio (for engineering) and it handles it acceptably well. If the games are not too graphically demanding it could work out. I would highly recommend getting the lit keyboard though. I had one, but the one I bought had stock keyboard and the front light from the display keeps the keys in the dark in less than optimum lighting. I had to break out my USB LED. I will probably change the keyboard. I am sorry to not know games to handle specific examples of what might work or not, but that is where you might not get what you want. Graphics on this Laptop are probably too limited. It is a nice, mid-size, LT, but the uses would be more for doing Power Point, Excel, database, email, et al. I do run Visio (for engineering) and it handles it acceptably well. If the games are not too graphically demanding it could work out. I would highly recommend getting the lit keyboard though. I had one, but the one I bought had stock keyboard and the front light from the display keeps the keys in the dark in less than optimum lighting. I had to break out my USB LED. I will probably change the keyboard. I am sorry to not know games to... » Read More Graphics on this Laptop are probably too limited. It is a nice, mid-size, LT, but the uses would be more for doing Power Point, Excel, database, email, et al. I do run Visio (for engineering) and it handles it acceptably well. If the games are not too graphically demanding it could work out. I would highly recommend getting the lit keyboard though. I had one, but the one I bought had stock keyboard and the front light from the display keeps the keys in the dark in less than optimum lighting. I had to break out my USB LED. I will probably change the keyboard. I am sorry to not know games to handle specific examples of what might work or not, but that is where you might not get what you want. « Show Less
497866
Yes, absolutely. Awesome computer.Also please read the reviews, it's a great laptop.
1753967
I don't own one, but I've extensively researched it online and "played" with it at BestBuy. If you need a compact, advanced, wireless laptop then I don't see how you could go wrong here. With VMFusion or Paralells, you can even run Windoze on it without rebooting. This is a sweet piece of technology.
602543
When buying a new drive, you need to not only look at size but speed and other factors like data buffering. You'll need to do a comparison of the drive you're replacing with this one. I've been using this drive for about four months now and it works as good as or better than the factory installed one. I bought it mostly for the additional space and I'll have enough space to last the life of this laptop.
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YES and it performs much better with the additional memory. You HAVE TO be comfortable taking computer equipment apart to install the single RAM 2gb chip. The socket is on the bottom of the computer and you have to come at it from the top of the laptop through the keyboard. You have to take screws out, unsnap the case, disconnect the daughter board ribbon cable, and rock the entire motherboard up to access the 1gb chip. Take it out and replace with the 2gb chip. I did this on all 3 of the 1025c's I bought (2 white and 1 black). Easy if you are familiar in this area. I found the mem chips for about $9 ea. YES and it performs much better with the additional memory. You HAVE TO be comfortable taking computer equipment apart to install the single RAM 2gb chip. The socket is on the bottom of the computer and you have to come at it from the top of the laptop through the keyboard. You have to take screws out, unsnap the case, disconnect the daughter board ribbon cable, and rock the entire motherboard up to access the 1gb chip. Take it out and replace with the 2gb chip. I did this on all 3 of the 1025c's I bought (2 white and 1 black). Easy if you are familiar in this area. I found the mem chips... » Read More YES and it performs much better with the additional memory. You HAVE TO be comfortable taking computer equipment apart to install the single RAM 2gb chip. The socket is on the bottom of the computer and you have to come at it from the top of the laptop through the keyboard. You have to take screws out, unsnap the case, disconnect the daughter board ribbon cable, and rock the entire motherboard up to access the 1gb chip. Take it out and replace with the 2gb chip. I did this on all 3 of the 1025c's I bought (2 white and 1 black). Easy if you are familiar in this area. I found the mem chips for about $9 ea. « Show Less
1982395
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
1118775
I dont believe so. Its fully contained with its own systems. If you want Windows a laptop is probably a better choice for you. Thanks.