Little Laptops

DaveI · 12-09-2008, 18:02

Following on from Lummoxs thread on his Asus.

I've just got one of these:

Buy the Advent 4211 Netbook Internet browsing on the move online from PC World.

And this post comes live to you from my downstairs toilet! Lucky you

apinner · 12-09-2008, 18:39

I thought this thread smelt bad!

woodenspatulas · 13-09-2008, 10:37

lol these little laptops are great. i took my webbook to trax this year and while it was raining i hooked it upto my phone and uploaded a few photos of our stand. mainly of one of our reps looking like he was sh@gging his car lol!

i have to confess to using it whilst on the loo too though (although i must point out im NOT there now!)

Lummox · 13-09-2008, 13:27

Ahh laptops on the crapper are one of modern lifes needs these days, the Daily Sport just don't get a look in anymore.

gadgetman · 13-09-2008, 19:47

I use my N95 or PDA in the loo to email others.

vRSLen · 13-09-2008, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Ahh laptops on the crapper are one of modern lifes needs these days, the Daily Sport just don't get a look in anymore.

Ross, are we talking ???tube.com?

VRSPhil · 13-09-2008, 21:10

DaveI,

What do you think of the Advent 4211? I've been considering one myself...

DaveI · 13-09-2008, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSPhil

DaveI,

What do you think of the Advent 4211? I've been considering one myself...

Brilliant, thought i'd use it sparingly as I have two other laptops to choose from but have used it non stop since I got it! The screen is much brighter than the other machines, you get about two - three hours worth of work out of the battery. Web cam, blue tooth, wireless, easily upgrade the ram to 2gb, erm erm? The full stop key is too small is the only criticism I have at the minute!

Got mine from PC World in Team Valley if you are looking for stock.

smstext · 13-09-2008, 22:35

just use a mobile, much easier.

Aspman · 15-09-2008, 13:32

Tesco is going to be selling a little Dell notebook

Tesco reveals unannounced Dell 12in netbook | Register Hardware

G-slave · 15-09-2008, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSPhil

DaveI,

What do you think of the Advent 4211? I've been considering one myself...

I think they could be called webtops

Got one too for the missus, as she was bored of having to lug a full sized one.

They are great, and fast, the battery is about 2 1/4 hours worth of work. And fast!!!

I think they are actually an MSI product, but rebranded to Advent (which is PCworld's own brand).

Would recommend it, although I have only used it for 2 weeks

daiking · 15-09-2008, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-slave

I think they could be called webtops

I thought it was laptots?

biomulv · 15-09-2008, 19:48

Slightly OT , but anybody know where I might be able to beat PC World's price of £200 for a base Acer One 8.9" ?

daiking · 15-09-2008, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by biomulv

Slightly OT , but anybody know where I might be able to beat PC World's price of £200 for a base Acer One 8.9" ?

Not really but you could try scouring the internet for discount codes and maybe use Quidco to get something knocked off the price

Compare Acer Aspire One AOA110-Ab Intel Atom N270 1.60GHz / 512MB / 8GB / TFT8.9 / Linux Prices - PriceRunner

VRSPhil · 17-09-2008, 16:44

Got one today, Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveI

Brilliant, thought i'd use it sparingly as I have two other laptops to choose from but have used it non stop since I got it! The screen is much brighter than the other machines, you get about two - three hours worth of work out of the battery. Web cam, blue tooth, wireless, easily upgrade the ram to 2gb, erm erm? The full stop key is too small is the only criticism I have at the minute!

Got mine from PC World in Team Valley if you are looking for stock.

DaveI · 17-09-2008, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSPhil

Got one today, Thanks!

Let us know what you think!

If you got it from PC World did they try and sell you Anti Virus, MS Office, Carry Case, A bigger more expensive laptop, extended warranty. they did with me and the bloke look quite depressed when in the end I asked him if I could just buy it please as I wouldn't be purchasing anything to go with it.

DaveI · 17-09-2008, 18:53

Forgot to mention, when I first powered mine up it would connect to the wireless access point and then drop every five minutes. Connected it to the network with a bit of Cat5 and ran Windows Update, it found an update for the Realtek wireless card which then fixed it.

Just in case you have the same problem.

VRSPhil · 17-09-2008, 20:51

Thanks, Dave.

Wont get a chance to play with it tomorrow but I'll let you know.

I got it from Currys in the end... Thought I would try there before having a run up the M1. Thanks for the advice re the update, no doubt I would have been throwing it at a wall if you hadn't told me!

I've also read of a problem where static electricity can prevent them turning on. As I understand it the newer machines are not affected, but if you find it wont switch on then the cure is to remove the battery and press the power button... Then replace the battery and it should turn on as normal. Hopefully the newer machines are not affected.

Cheers
Phil.

Basil · 17-09-2008, 21:41

Got the 4211 from PCworld last August- great piece of kit. Updated all the drivers from the manufacturer's site and it worked flawlessly...
Was recommended by someone IT on this forum, and I'm glad I listened...

Bas

DaveI · 17-09-2008, 23:19

You do realise we should have waited for the 4213 don't you

VRSPhil · 17-09-2008, 23:56

I gave up trying to keep up with technology ages ago!

Mike Wrightson · 21-09-2008, 17:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSPhil

I've also read of a problem where static electricity can prevent them turning on. As I understand it the newer machines are not affected, but if you find it wont switch on then the cure is to remove the battery and press the power button... Then replace the battery and it should turn on as normal. Hopefully the newer machines are not affected.

That has affected all laptops since ever

VRSPhil · 21-09-2008, 21:49

Shows how interested I am in them!

12-09-2008, 18:02	#1
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DaveI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,054 Members Car: Seat Leon FR TDi Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Little Laptops Forgot to mention, when I first powered mine up it would connect to the wireless access point and then drop every five minutes. Connected it to the network with a bit of Cat5 and ran Windows Update, it found an update for the Realtek wireless card which then fixed it. Just in case you have the same problem. __________________ 2007 Seat Leon FR TDi 170 Bluetooth / Convenience Pack / 18s / Rear Parking Sensors / Front Centre Arm Rest / Passenger Airbag Disconnect / Free Dealer Mats / Brodit Mount + Brodit Tom Tom One Active Holder Used to have an A5 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Elegance Combi and Missing somewhere comfy to rest my right arm!

17-09-2008, 20:51	#18
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,318 Members Car: Passat Sport TDi Thanks: 206 Thanked 205 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Little Laptops Thanks, Dave. Wont get a chance to play with it tomorrow but I'll let you know. I got it from Currys in the end... Thought I would try there before having a run up the M1. Thanks for the advice re the update, no doubt I would have been throwing it at a wall if you hadn't told me! I've also read of a problem where static electricity can prevent them turning on. As I understand it the newer machines are not affected, but if you find it wont switch on then the cure is to remove the battery and press the power button... Then replace the battery and it should turn on as normal. Hopefully the newer machines are not affected. Cheers Phil. __________________ '54 Passat PD130 Sport... 55mpg Octavia vRS WRC - Gone but not forgotten!

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Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,259 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 200 Thanked 194 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Little Laptops Got the 4211 from PCworld last August- great piece of kit. Updated all the drivers from the manufacturer's site and it worked flawlessly... Was recommended by someone IT on this forum, and I'm glad I listened... Bas __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

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DaveI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,054 Members Car: Seat Leon FR TDi Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Little Laptops You do realise we should have waited for the 4213 don't you __________________ 2007 Seat Leon FR TDi 170 Bluetooth / Convenience Pack / 18s / Rear Parking Sensors / Front Centre Arm Rest / Passenger Airbag Disconnect / Free Dealer Mats / Brodit Mount + Brodit Tom Tom One Active Holder Used to have an A5 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Elegance Combi and Missing somewhere comfy to rest my right arm!

17-09-2008, 23:56	#21
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,318 Members Car: Passat Sport TDi Thanks: 206 Thanked 205 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Little Laptops I gave up trying to keep up with technology ages ago! __________________ '54 Passat PD130 Sport... 55mpg Octavia vRS WRC - Gone but not forgotten!

21-09-2008, 21:49	#23
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,318 Members Car: Passat Sport TDi Thanks: 206 Thanked 205 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Little Laptops Shows how interested I am in them! __________________ '54 Passat PD130 Sport... 55mpg Octavia vRS WRC - Gone but not forgotten!

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