Thread: Intel atom

Originally Posted by abaddonxi

Keyboard size can be a bit of problem on a netbook. I seriously doubt any netbook is going to be up to Lightroom.

really? there are some out there with dual core in them and 2g of ram...thats only what my desktop is running

there are also a few around with full size keys

Originally Posted by dullbird

really? there are some out there with dual core in them and 2g of ram...thats only what my desktop is running

there are also a few around with full size keys

If I get a chance during the week, I can try one with lightroom to see how it goes. During testing photoshop was ok, but it came up with an issue just cant remember what.

I'm in the market for a netbook as well... but i need one with an express slot and it must be able to run windows (xp or 7), any ideas on what makes, models? not too concerned with cpu peformance but battery life is a big plus.

Cheers

I'm not to fussed abut putting Photoshop on, but if it runs it that good because I'm sure Lightroom doesn't take anywhere near the processing power of photoshop. well at least that's the impression I get.

Originally Posted by Hardchina

I'm in the market for a netbook as well... but i need one with an express slot and it must be able to run windows (xp or 7), any ideas on what makes, models? not too concerned with cpu peformance but battery life is a big plus.

Cheers

I dont like the EEpcs, nothing wrong with them as such though, I just didnt seem to like them for some reason. The Acer aspire one is a great netbook, I have been getting 8 to 10 hours out of the battery, and havent had any issues with performance.

The toshiba netbooks are awesome but cost more. The MSI Wind netbooks are pretty much a re badged acer they around the cam price.

I have tested a few different ones, but decided to go with the acers. You can get the acer aspire one 11.6, bigger screen and keyboard but around $90 more.

Lenovo / IBM netbooks are meant to be ok, I have only played around with one for a couple of hours so cant really say what the are like for sure.

Originally Posted by dullbird

I'm not to fussed abut putting Photoshop on, but if it runs it that good because I'm sure Lightroom doesn't take anywhere near the processing power of photoshop. well at least that's the impression I get.

I havent played around with Lightroom at all. If it uses less processing and graphics than photoshop then it might be ok. I wouldnt mind testing it though. I dont like to say unless I know for sure.

Really tempted to pick up a tablet netbook.

Just waiting for the dual cores, and slightly better GPU specs.

Lou, if I get to the BBQ this arvo, I'll bring my HP netbook (Intel Atom) for you to play with. I bought it a few weeks back whilst in Singapore as I was annoyed with using my PDA or Elisabeth's iPhone.