Hello. A long time ago I had a MSI x320, which was a 13" netbook that I got for $300 or so from Staples
It was actually pretty awesome, as it did everything I needed but had a decent sized keyboard.
The problem is the GMA 500. The drivers were shit and so it wasn't as powerful as Intel claimed it to be.
So i filed a complaint with the BBB, and Intel offered to refund me the full amount.
Worst mistake I ever made.
So I've been trying to find a similar laptop for a while (cheap Netbook with a big screen), and the only one i could find was this: 13" Ultra SlimNetbook Intel Atom N450 1GB on eBay.ca.
It appears to be based off of the MSI X-series, but the chipset does not match any existing products and the bottom looks different from the x320 and x340. what it uses is a newer Atom with an intergrated GPU.
My question is: would this be a good buy or the beginning of a load of pain?
I was perfectly happy with the X320 build, but would something like this be poorly made and fall apart?
thanks.
It was actually pretty awesome, as it did everything I needed but had a decent sized keyboard.
The problem is the GMA 500. The drivers were shit and so it wasn't as powerful as Intel claimed it to be.
So i filed a complaint with the BBB, and Intel offered to refund me the full amount.
Worst mistake I ever made.
So I've been trying to find a similar laptop for a while (cheap Netbook with a big screen), and the only one i could find was this: 13" Ultra SlimNetbook Intel Atom N450 1GB on eBay.ca.
It appears to be based off of the MSI X-series, but the chipset does not match any existing products and the bottom looks different from the x320 and x340. what it uses is a newer Atom with an intergrated GPU.
My question is: would this be a good buy or the beginning of a load of pain?
I was perfectly happy with the X320 build, but would something like this be poorly made and fall apart?
thanks.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 8 Pro (32-bit)1.83GHz Intel Core Duo2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) (upgrade)ATI Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Apple 17" iMac MA199LL (Early 2006)
- OS
- Windows 8 Pro (32-bit)
- CPU
- 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo
- Memory
- 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) (upgrade)
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 17-inch TFT active-matrix LCD, millions of colors
- Screen Resolution
- 1440 x 900
- Hard Drives
- Hitachi 320GB HDT721032SLA360 7200RPM SATA II (upgrade)
- Keyboard
- Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
- Mouse
- Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
- Internet Speed
- 4 Mbps
- Antivirus
- Microsoft Security Essentials
- Browser
- Google Chrome
- Other Info
- WEI:
Base Score: 3.9 Processor: 4.4 Memory 4.7
Graphics: 3.9 Gaming Graphics: 4.1 Primary HD: 5.9
