Help me choose a netbook

[luccha]

Hello,

I'm thinking about getting a netbook, but have no ideia which one I should choose. I already have a gaming rig, so this netbook is mainly for study (programming in NetBeans, Visual Studio, etc) and web surfing. I'm planning on watching 720p movies and using the webcam for video-conference. Do you think a netbook is able to do those things well?

Money is not an issue (since netbooks arent very expensive), so i'd rather a 12' screen.

No manufactor preference.

Can you guys help me?
If is there any other information that could be helpful please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

Lucas

 

[shovenose]

the asus (eee pc) netbooks are built the best imo.
look for an atom cpu, win7, and 1gb ram or more.

expensive but good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220761


a bit cheaper: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834237001

and if you want to buy a used one i no longer need mine asus eee pc 900hd 900mhz celeron

 

[rpg123]

Acer Aspire One 521 with 2010 AMD Neo cpu and 4225 gpu kills atom based netbooks in performance, only 5-6 hours battery life though instead of 8 hours +. The 721 model has an 11.6" screen.

521 reviewed,
http://www.liliputing.com/2010/07/acer-aspire-one-521-review.html

 

[luccha]

Thanks for the replies!

I did some research and found some dual core netbooks. What is better, Atom Z520 or Athlon Neo X2? (Battery is no issue if it last more than a couple of hours). Should I consider Atom N330? (it seems that this processor is near the end of his life)

I'm definetly looking for dual-core netbooks.

Is there any big difference between Intel UMA, Ati HD3200 and Nvidia Ion? are they able to play 720p videos?

thanks again for the help!

 

[shovenose]

intel graphics tend to be the worst. avoid them if possible.