Hello technoids... I do have a netbook for convenient travel "connection", and it's one I'd consider for tuning software... especially for it's smaller size vs typical laptops... though I use an HP iPaq 111 for my Verituner software, . I bought the netbook a few months ago when I could still get Windows XP (a bit more compact, solid operating system - Windows 7 wasn't out yet), 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive... and the very nice part was the size, weight, & battery life. "ASUS Eee PC 1005HA-VU1X-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 8.5 Hour Battery Life" (bought via www.amazon.com) Intel actually uses a new different microprocessor (Atom) for netbooks, tweaked for lower power consumption, so it's performance is decent (maybe similar to my 2 yr old Pentium Dual-Core, but not as fast as my Quad-Core desktop). However, there now is a newer one w/ an even longer battery life (up to 11 hrs) using a compact version of Windows 7 (much better than Vista) which I'd probably buy today. And I'd again by an Asus computer. In my previous research & some fellow technoids, I found Asus rated very high w/ the fewest number of problems. PS I still like the iPaq/Verituner tuning system for it's small size... and I carry an extra battery (charged) for exceeding that 4-6 hr battery that the typical PocketPC has. Bill Fritz, St Louis From: Brian Wilson <wilsonpiano at hotmail.com> To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Re: [pianotech] Netbooks and tuning software Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 14:45:46 +1030 Hi Will I thought one of the computer savvy techs would have replied, but here are my ideas. Yes, you answered your question re tuning program runninng on a XP netbook. These tuning programs are small. Dean Reyburn confirms this and I think there was some discussion on this list a while back about netbooks. What concerns me is that a netbook is basically a older type laptop, meaning small ram, harddisk etc etc. So, opening lots of windows up will test your patience! I don't know if the MS Office premium editions would run on a netbook. Best to check the infos for software and hardware. As whether the netbook suits your "workstyle" is really up to you. Will you fit it into your tool case or would you carry it in your hand like a diary, or fit it into another small bag is what you have to work out. The netbook is about 2? pounds.(One kilogram in my language) If you do alot of travel, the netbook would be great as you can carry on board aircraft instead of using all your weight allowance on a laptop. The netbook would be easier to read than a PDA or a smartphone, however they do take time to boot up. Other than that, moving the netbook around the piano whilst you are working, instead of moving the PDA . Then you have to put up with all the problems with Windows..... he he <G> Back to you... Regards Brian Wilson Brisbane, Australia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20100503/4375c896/attachment.htm>
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