oldgrendel.com:  my new netbook (page 2)


What I Would Do Differently:

There are a few things I may do differently in buying another netbook.  Here are some things to think about:


It's ALL About Software:

I am a software freek, and here are some things I have added to give my netbook some real functionality:


Well, I've got several more applications, but these are the ones I love and use the most often.  Let me know if you find any others.

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MSI Speicifications:

Warranty Terms - Parts ... 1 year limited
Warranty Terms - Labor ... 1 year limited
Product Height ... 0.7"
Product Width ... 10.2"
Product Weight ... 2.6 lbs.
Product Depth ... 7.1"
Processor ... Intel® Atom™
Processor Speed        ... 1.6GHz
Display Type ... WSVGA widescreen (1024 x 600)
Screen Size ... 10.1"
System Bus ... 533MHz
Cache Memory ... 512KB on die Level 2
System Memory (RAM) ... 1GB Expandable To 2GB
Type of Memory (RAM) ... DDR2
Hard Drive Type ... Serial ATA
Hard Drive Size ... 160GB
Optical Drive ... Not included
Direct-Disc Labeling ... No
Digital Media Reader or Slots ... Yes, digital media card reader
Graphics         ... Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Video Memory ... Shared
Built-in Webcam ... Yes
Modem ... None
Networking ... Built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
Wireless Networking ... Wireless-B+G
Bluetooth-Enabled ... No
Security Technology ... None
Video Outputs ... VGA
Speakers ... Built-in
USB 2.0 Ports ... 3
IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports ... None
Parallel Ports ... None
Serial Ports ... None
Game Ports ... None
Battery Type ... 3-cell lithium-ion
Operating System ... Windows XP Home
Price$$$ ... $299-$325 depending
updated 6/29/09