- Dec 27, 2011
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Several months back, I finally replaced my all-rounder laptop with a desktop for games and media storage, and a netbook for coffeeshop work (I'm a writer and university instructor). The netbook (an Asus 1015PE) is amazing for battery life (a huge plus for me) and portability, but I've grown to hate the tiny screen and the undersized keyboard with its stiff keys. And if I try to use it for anything other than light web browsing or Word, it chokes. Even moderate-sized PDFs can be tough to scroll through.
So, I'm looking for a replacement (either netbook or thin and light notebook) that: a) still has great battery life, b) is still fairly small (<15") and light (<5 lbs), c) has a full-sized keyboard, d) has a bit bigger and higher res screen (at least 12" & 1024x768), e) has at least a bit more power than the Asus (I have a desktop for gaming, but something that won't choke on netflix or PDFs at least), and f) is relatively cheap (<$700, preferably <$600). I've been scouring the internets for such a beast but have not found one. Any ideas?
So, I'm looking for a replacement (either netbook or thin and light notebook) that: a) still has great battery life, b) is still fairly small (<15") and light (<5 lbs), c) has a full-sized keyboard, d) has a bit bigger and higher res screen (at least 12" & 1024x768), e) has at least a bit more power than the Asus (I have a desktop for gaming, but something that won't choke on netflix or PDFs at least), and f) is relatively cheap (<$700, preferably <$600). I've been scouring the internets for such a beast but have not found one. Any ideas?
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