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Inexpensive netbook?

by mikebot1 Jul 19, 2009 8:26AM PDT

Hello everyone,

I'm looking to purchase a netbook for school, and the only features I really require are (i) word processing and (ii) web browsing. I was also hoping to get one with an 8.9" screen, and for (hopefully) less than $400.

The one I found that looked nice is the Eee 900A (though I'm not sure where I can purchase one).

I am very ignorant of netbooks specifically, but computers generally, so any information will be of great help/very appreciated.

Thank you very much.

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Are you sure?

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jul 19, 2009 11:08AM PDT

Netbooks as a primary laptop are going to be one of those ideas that are going to haunt many people.

Why not a 400 buck laptop? In the US there are many of those.
Bob

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