julian_jr. I personally think you should consider not only your actual need but your future needs as well. I mean that a netbook probably will solve your actual need for programming (visual studio, netbeans, or whatever you are using), but wont do with newer versions of the software or with programs that need more than 1GB/2GB of RAM
if you still think the netbook is the best option, I personally recomend the the brands toshiba or ASUS.Â
You know of programming? I don't think I've ever ran into someone here who has heard of netbeans (which is what I use). That's my main concern is that it can run netbeans. As for the future, I don't really worry too much about other software, I have a macbook which is always going to be my main computer. This netbook would just be so that I can take to class easily and do programming there if necessary. I'll probably use it for the remainder of college and then will have gotten the value's worth of it.julian_jr. I personally think you should consider not only your actual need but your future needs as well. I mean that a netbook probably will solve your actual need for programming (visual studio, netbeans, or whatever you are using), but wont do with newer versions of the software or with programs that need more than 1GB/2GB of RAM
if you still think the netbook is the best option, I personally recomend the the brands toshiba or ASUS.Â
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Well, if you are going to create programs with JAVA in Netbeans, the mobility is a must, and you have a full computer at home, then the netbook of ASUS or Toshiba is your best choice.
I know a little of programming because I am a student of computer engineering. And although I have a long, long way to go before I can call myself a programmer, please feel free to ask me anything you need about programming.By the way, Are you studying a computer-related career?
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I think the one I was looking at was an Asus. I'd be glad with whatever can get the job done. As for my studies, I'm currently in my second year of studying computer science. We're almost in the same field pretty much, except you're more hardware focused while I'm software pretty much.Well, if you are going to create programs with JAVA in Netbeans, the mobility is a must, and you have a full computer at home, then the netbook of ASUS or Toshiba is your best choice.
I know a little of programming because I am a student of computer engineering. And although I have a long, long way to go before I can call myself a programmer, please feel free to ask me anything you need about programming.By the way, Are you studying a computer-related career?
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Certainly you are more like a software specialist than I do. Although we have a little of both hardware and software in my career I work as a programmer, mostly because of the circunstances and the need to work rather than my studies.
What is your opinion about open source software like Linux and PHP?
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I still haven't gotten to work with either yet (I actually start next semester), however I'm excited to start learning about it. I specifically chose to get a Macbook rather than a windows for college because it's Unix based.Certainly you are more like a software specialist than I do. Although we have a little of both hardware and software in my career I work as a programmer, mostly because of the circunstances and the need to work rather than my studies.
What is your opinion about open source software like Linux and PHP?
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Does anybody else works/studies in the technology area (not just computers, but tablets, smartphones and videogames)?avatarIVNSandulf29 is doing computer engineering and I think he graduates this year. He's the only other person I know of.
I am not against any programming language, nevertheless I consider C# closer to JAVA in terms of similarities, C++ is of the same family but not as related as C#. Changing the topic, is mitu as computer-related student as well?avatarIVNAh well I haven't done any JAVA programming yet. JAVA hides some things from the programmer though which C++ doesn't.
I guess since this year (2011) has been the year of the boom of the tablets, there is still a lot of applications that have to be developed: applications for creating software, for editing video and audio, etc.Â
In this last quarter of the year, the new processor of Nvidia is going to be launched for the next generation of tablets. I want to have a tablet for gaming and watching videos and reading books, among other things. Â
Speaking of technology, What do you think about tablets? Is it true that they are only good for consuming media or do tablets have a future in the software creation?avatarIVNTo consume media, you need new software.
Why would you buy an e-reader when a tablet does that and more.lancelot200There are different features between a tablet such as the Ipad and a reader like the Kindle. An e-reader has a much longer battery life and is specifically designed for books, which I assume would make reading a more pleasant experience.
It is a tablet.Racer_XLRI thought it was an e-reader
As far as tablets go, has anyone been paying attention to the new Kindle Fire?Racer_XLR
To be honest I consider Amazon Kindle to be one step behind in terms of technology. Maybe I am mistaken because of the kindle fire's price. My point is that with a new generation of tablets coming by the end of this year, the Toshiba Thrive and the ASUS transformer in the market, perhaps its better to spend a little more money to have one of those tablets than the kindle
@Lance: Yeah, the older Kindles' are pretty much dedicated e-readers. From what I've read, the Kindle fire has the necessary features for it to qualify as a tablet. Plus, Amazon sent me an email telling me it was a tablet, so it must be a tablet. :PRacer_XLRWell, the new Amazon tablet offers access to their library of stuff, which you have to pay for.
To be honest I consider Amazon Kindle to be one step behind in terms of technology. Maybe I am mistaken because of the kindle fire's price. My point is that with a new generation of tablets coming by the end of this year, the Toshiba Thrive and the ASUS transformer in the market, perhaps its better to spend a little more money to have one of those tablets than the kindleavatarIVNI'm waiting to see what's on the market before I make any decisions. I haven't looked at what the other tablets have to offer yet..
Now a thread I can rule :twisted:
BTW I will be getting a new laptop very soon. Currently I am liking one model very much and it fits my budget. Here are the specs:
i5 Sandy bridge processor (i think 2410)
4GB RAM
and 1/2 GB of nVIDIA GT 540
15.6" TFT LCD
1366x768 res
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all for around $670. I think it can handle almost all of recent games. Benchmarks say it can run Bulletstorm, Black Ops on 45 FPS I think that speaks for performance. Whadya think guys?
For a laptop(which I'm normally against for gaming) that is impressive.Now a thread I can rule :twisted:
BTW I will be getting a new laptop very soon. Currently I am liking one model very much and it fits my budget. Here are the specs:
i5 Sandy bridge processor (i think 2410)
4GB RAM
and 1/2 GB of nVIDIA GT 540
15.6" TFT LCD
1366x768 res
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all for around $670. I think it can handle almost all of recent games. Benchmarks say it can run Bulletstorm, Black Ops on 45 FPS I think that speaks for performance. Whadya think guys?
Sandulf29
@Sandulf: would you say that getting a netbook for coding/school would be a wise investment or not? I'm considering getting one so I'll have something more easily portable which I can take everywhere with me, and just leave my macbook in my room instead of having to take it out so frequently.julian_jrI would say no.
[QUOTE="julian_jr"]@Sandulf: would you say that getting a netbook for coding/school would be a wise investment or not? I'm considering getting one so I'll have something more easily portable which I can take everywhere with me, and just leave my macbook in my room instead of having to take it out so frequently.horgen123I would say no. Why not though?
Now a thread I can rule :twisted:
BTW I will be getting a new laptop very soon. Currently I am liking one model very much and it fits my budget. Here are the specs:
i5 Sandy bridge processor (i think 2410)
4GB RAM
and 1/2 GB of nVIDIA GT 540
15.6" TFT LCD
1366x768 res
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all for around $670. I think it can handle almost all of recent games. Benchmarks say it can run Bulletstorm, Black Ops on 45 FPS I think that speaks for performance. Whadya think guys?
Sandulf29
I think these are good hardware specifications, however a better graphics card could help you great deal for gaming.Â
@Sandulf: would you say that getting a netbook for coding/school would be a wise investment or not? I'm considering getting one so I'll have something more easily portable which I can take everywhere with me, and just leave my macbook in my room instead of having to take it out so frequently.julian_jrI would be installing Fedora on this one. So gaming+work. Why don't you want to carry around your Macbook? Laptops are much more useful than netbooks and tablets are just waste of money
I should be able to get a job easily -___- So mostly yes i will get a gaming rig but for that I need money
Maybe? Is that a possible no? :o horgen123
There isn't much choice in graphics card as far as laptops are concerned. Getting this much in a non-gaming laptop is wonder. For beter graphics card you go straight to gaming laptops by Gateway and Alienware which are bulky and expensive.I think these are good hardware specifications, however a better graphics card could help you great deal for gaming.
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