I'm looking into purchasing a netbook for traveling. I realize that most of these machines are designed for surfing the web and checking email. What model(s) are most likely to handle a development environment with Visual Studio 2008?
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After a good bit of searching, I haven't come across any of the netbooks that I would develop on.
Admittedly, this is as much about screen real estate and keyboard size as it is about specs.
Galwegian
2009-07-10 15:36:24
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I'm sure most new ones (with Intel Atom CPU) can handle that. What I personally can't handle is the screen resolution.
Adrian Godong
2009-07-10 15:36:27
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Your biggest problem will be screen real estate. For this reason I would suggest at least a 10 inch, if not a 12 inch model. The Samsung NC20, MSI Wind 12", and Lenovo S12 have larger screens. Also, the HP Mini 110 now has a 1388x728 resolution (10-inch) screen option.
Totty
2009-07-10 15:36:41
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- Anything that can handle 2GB of RAM.
- at LEAST the 10" screen, if not 12"
- try for a matte finish LCD screen
- the Atom 1.6Ghz processors are fine, no worries!
- pop in a new 7200 RPM drive.
- get at least a 6-cell battery!
- Windows 7 rocks on netbooks
My recommendation would be the Lenovo S10e, but Lenovo is coming out with a 12" netbook soon.
Perhaps this Samsung NC-20 12 netbook might fit your needs.
p.campbell
2009-07-10 15:36:51
Excellent suggestions...thank you! I'm glad that Win 7 will run on a netbook. I had a feeling that Vista would crush it but I wasn't sure about Win 7.
CodingBytes
2009-07-10 16:16:39
The Samsung NC20 has the VIA CPU which lacks Hyper-threading, so it is sluggish when working with multiple programs simultaneously.
Rob Kam
2009-10-26 10:45:03
I'm using the NC10, it has blown me away with it's performance. Even without the 2gb of memory, I don't even feel the need to rush to upgrade. Maybe I'm just not that picky, but comparing it to my dual core 2 2.4ghz with 2gb of ram dell precision, it's not that bad. I'm using a mini 10 trackpad at the moment and it is AWFUL, if you like to leave your finger on the mouse button while using it, it's very annoying, but the \ is in a better location on the keyboard. Keyboard responce is better on the samsung though.. + same price you get 6 cell.
optician
2009-12-11 16:53:42
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In my opinion, the keyboard is another big issue you should consider. If you'll be typing a bunch, you want a reasonably sized and laid out keyboard. The HP Mini 1000 has probably the best keyboard for a 10" netbook, and most 12" ones probably are fine.
thebrokencube
2009-07-10 15:38:48
I second the HP. Nice keyboard, most handle the 2GB RAM upgrade. I'm using it more than my Macbook.
z5h
2009-11-15 23:47:41
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i have just purchased the new Nokia Booklet 3G and it seems very promising for development. 16 cell battery promises 12 "true" hours per charge. only 1GB of memory but it seems fine so far. looking into light programming IDEs but having trouble... there are so many simple IDEs for Mac that are great.
andrhamm
2009-11-15 23:45:18
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If you can get away from developing on Windows, try Ubuntu Netbook Remix. Its WAY fast.
BillRoth
2009-12-04 01:17:29
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[I have posted this answer to another question, but it makes sense to post it here too as it relevant to this question]
10" or 12" screen won't make a big difference, as with most IDEs you'll get polluted by tons of toolboxes anyway.
I have a small application called ScreenSpace, that makes fullscreen any part of an application: http://www.dandeware.com/products/. That would help you to code properly since you would be able to make fullscreen the code area of Visual Studio.
Watch the 30 sec video in the link to see what it does. Also, there is a freeware version called ScreenSpace Lite. If you have a chance, try it and let me know if it helps.
Emmanuel
2010-05-14 05:09:18