Comments on: Best nettop – cool mini desktop PCs with good value for money http://www.netbooklive.com/best-nettops-cool-mini-desktop-pcs-with-good-value-for-money-2835/ All you need to know about netbooks, with news and the best reviews and galleries Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:17:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mikehttp://www.netbooklive.com/best-nettops-cool-mini-desktop-pcs-with-good-value-for-money-2835/comment-page-1/#comment-14759 Mike Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:42:00 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=2835#comment-14759 well. considering that in most countries this one ships with Windows and not Meego, the entire Software part of the review might not be that interesting for many. Still, I do not consider those tracks/movie playing issues to be minor, I find them very important and a huge boulder for Meego's promoter to solve asap... well. considering that in most countries this one ships with Windows and not Meego, the entire Software part of the review might not be that interesting for many. Still, I do not consider those tracks/movie playing issues to be minor, I find them very important and a huge boulder for Meego’s promoter to solve asap…

]]> By: Chasjihttp://www.netbooklive.com/best-nettops-cool-mini-desktop-pcs-with-good-value-for-money-2835/comment-page-1/#comment-14755 Chasji Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:18:00 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=2835#comment-14755 One nettop left out of this review is the Asus Eee Box EB1021. It's got the AMD Fusion 1.6 GHz APU with Radeon HD 6310 graphics, so it should be great for HD 1080p video. Also has 2 USB 3.0, 4 USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, WiFi N, Gigabit LAN, 2 GB DDR3 1333 RAM (4 GB max), and 320 GB HD. I've just ordered one for $379 from Amazon. That makes it pretty competitive with anything else listed in this review. If you don't need an optical drive, this is a very good choice.  One nettop left out of this review is the Asus Eee Box EB1021. It’s got the AMD Fusion 1.6 GHz APU with Radeon HD 6310 graphics, so it should be great for HD 1080p video. Also has 2 USB 3.0, 4 USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, WiFi N, Gigabit LAN, 2 GB DDR3 1333 RAM (4 GB max), and 320 GB HD. I’ve just ordered one for $379 from Amazon. That makes it pretty competitive with anything else listed in this review. If you don’t need an optical drive, this is a very good choice. 

]]> By: aftermathhttp://www.netbooklive.com/best-nettops-cool-mini-desktop-pcs-with-good-value-for-money-2835/comment-page-1/#comment-14236 aftermath Wed, 11 May 2011 14:06:00 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=2835#comment-14236 Hmmm... This actually looks a lot thicker than paper and duller than a razor, and Apple doesn't actually design most of its products. All that being said, this is probably the best integrated small form factor desktop available today. Hmmm… This actually looks a lot thicker than paper and duller than a razor, and Apple doesn’t actually design most of its products. All that being said, this is probably the best integrated small form factor desktop available today.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.netbooklive.com/best-nettops-cool-mini-desktop-pcs-with-good-value-for-money-2835/comment-page-1/#comment-14223 Anonymous Tue, 10 May 2011 15:47:00 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=2835#comment-14223 Great post as always.I think that somedy it'll be thin like usb device.. Great post as always.I think that somedy it’ll be thin like usb device..

]]> By: Mikehttp://www.netbooklive.com/best-nettops-cool-mini-desktop-pcs-with-good-value-for-money-2835/comment-page-1/#comment-12934 Mike Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:40:14 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=2835#comment-12934 Thanks joan, your comment is much appreciated Thanks joan, your comment is much appreciated

]]> By: Joanhttp://www.netbooklive.com/best-nettops-cool-mini-desktop-pcs-with-good-value-for-money-2835/comment-page-1/#comment-12928 Joan Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:25:42 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=2835#comment-12928 Followup to my previous comment: Hurrah - I did buy a Dell Zino HD with the wireless option, built-in DVD RW drive, and 4GB RAM. I chose one from the outlet for $359 total, incl shipping & 10% off coupon (found online). My only advice when buying from the Dell outlet is to check the features carefully, especially for amount of RAM (need at least 4GB) and for wireless capability. (Ironically am using an Ethernet RJ45 cable, as the router happens to be close to the TV, but wanted the wireless option in case circumstances change. Did not test wireless.) Am using an HDMI cable between the HDTV and the PC. Note also the outlet has both the 400 model and the newer 410 model - I got the 400 - absolutely satisfied. I set it up with large icons, typesize at largest, and IE typesize at largest, so that I can read everything from 14 feet away. This is a fabulous nettop PC - absolutely perfect reception on all streaming including Netflix. Can't wait for the next tennis grand-slam, ditto British golf, etc. For a PC remote, I recommend the EZ Commander with trackball from Amazon, using the latest install sw available at ezcommander.com. Also have on order a wireless keyboard from Amazon, the IOGEAR model GKM581R. Note, I did not buy the remote & KB from Dell, as they got mixed reviews, and there is some concern about how many feet they reach. Last tip: make sure your HDTV has its upscaling feature turned on, so you are getting the sharpest possible picture when streaming non-HD. Followup to my previous comment: Hurrah – I did buy a Dell Zino HD with the wireless option, built-in DVD RW drive, and 4GB RAM. I chose one from the outlet for $359 total, incl shipping & 10% off coupon (found online). My only advice when buying from the Dell outlet is to check the features carefully, especially for amount of RAM (need at least 4GB) and for wireless capability. (Ironically am using an Ethernet RJ45 cable, as the router happens to be close to the TV, but wanted the wireless option in case circumstances change. Did not test wireless.) Am using an HDMI cable between the HDTV and the PC. Note also the outlet has both the 400 model and the newer 410 model – I got the 400 – absolutely satisfied. I set it up with large icons, typesize at largest, and IE typesize at largest, so that I can read everything from 14 feet away. This is a fabulous nettop PC – absolutely perfect reception on all streaming including Netflix. Can’t wait for the next tennis grand-slam, ditto British golf, etc.

For a PC remote, I recommend the EZ Commander with trackball from Amazon, using the latest install sw available at ezcommander.com. Also have on order a wireless keyboard from Amazon, the IOGEAR model GKM581R. Note, I did not buy the remote & KB from Dell, as they got mixed reviews, and there is some concern about how many feet they reach. Last tip: make sure your HDTV has its upscaling feature turned on, so you are getting the sharpest possible picture when streaming non-HD.

]]> By: robbiehttp://www.netbooklive.com/best-nettops-cool-mini-desktop-pcs-with-good-value-for-money-2835/comment-page-1/#comment-12266 robbie Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:33:03 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=2835#comment-12266 Lenovo Q150 would be a great model as price and quality. Weird thing, they've just taken out from the market. Very stupid! I think the future of desktops is called net-top/mini-top (not all-in-one-s other lookalikes). Lenovo Q150 would be a great model as price and quality. Weird thing, they’ve just taken out from the market. Very stupid! I think the future of desktops is called net-top/mini-top (not all-in-one-s other lookalikes).

]]> By: Joanhttp://www.netbooklive.com/best-nettops-cool-mini-desktop-pcs-with-good-value-for-money-2835/comment-page-1/#comment-12048 Joan Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:03:34 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=2835#comment-12048 Whoa, Dell Zino's RAM goes as high as 8MB, and DVD drive included. Though price is high, one can knock off a couple hundred dollars through the Dell Outlet. Will let you know how it works out if I buy one - checking all features against other nettops. (FYI, all 4 of my Dells were from the Outlet. Fast shipping, cause it's ready to go. Only Dell I ever had a problem with was non-outlet. Learned my lesson, sent it back, returned to outlet!) Whoa, Dell Zino’s RAM goes as high as 8MB, and DVD drive included. Though price is high, one can knock off a couple hundred dollars through the Dell Outlet. Will let you know how it works out if I buy one – checking all features against other nettops.

(FYI, all 4 of my Dells were from the Outlet. Fast shipping, cause it’s ready to go. Only Dell I ever had a problem with was non-outlet. Learned my lesson, sent it back, returned to outlet!)

]]> By: Joanhttp://www.netbooklive.com/best-nettops-cool-mini-desktop-pcs-with-good-value-for-money-2835/comment-page-1/#comment-12043 Joan Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:41:38 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=2835#comment-12043 I am a huge Asus fan (love my netbook), but please note the EEEbox 1501 no longer can be found with "optional" keyboard or mouse or remote. Given its high price, I think Asus is making a mistake in dropping the accessories. Am now looking seriously at the Acer Revo AR3610. I am a huge Asus fan (love my netbook), but please note the EEEbox 1501 no longer can be found with “optional” keyboard or mouse or remote. Given its high price, I think Asus is making a mistake in dropping the accessories. Am now looking seriously at the Acer Revo AR3610.

]]> By: chrishttp://www.netbooklive.com/best-nettops-cool-mini-desktop-pcs-with-good-value-for-money-2835/comment-page-1/#comment-9474 chris Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:31:49 +0000 http://www.netbooklive.com/?p=2835#comment-9474 I have a lenovo nettop on my big screen TV and love it. I paired it with a Rii keyboard. I spent about $400 for everything. Love it! I have a lenovo nettop on my big screen TV and love it. I paired it with a Rii keyboard. I spent about $400 for everything. Love it!

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