christech81:
Agree with server solution as a central repository regardless of the means of access (desktop, media streaming, laptop). Still begs the question can the netbook do the job ?
PC's are disposable after three years ? On what basis ? I have a Dell Precision M90, 2.16Ghz Core 2, 4Gb RAM, 256 SSD, four years old now, it runs Windows 7 (64bit) smoothly and arguably better than it ever ran Windows XP (32bit), it also has a BD drive. Admittedly it was high end at the time (and is still a good specification).
My current PC's at home and work are high end too, ironic as my current development is using Lightswitch.
Not in-the-skip disposable - the kids get them - or friends' kids. What i meant was that they obselete so quickly and have delivered plenty of value over 3 years. I have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed free entry spec machines c/o HP for a few years. I may upgrade RAM in a PC but don't tend to upgrade them. With a server in the engine room there is no need. I have never bought a top spec lappie.
That is why modest spec Netbooks of latest cpu capability are more than fit for purpose, the user experience is OK, and I feel superb value in the £300-£400 space.
Agree with server solution as a central repository regardless of the means of access (desktop, media streaming, laptop). Still begs the question can the netbook do the job ?
PC's are disposable after three years ? On what basis ? I have a Dell Precision M90, 2.16Ghz Core 2, 4Gb RAM, 256 SSD, four years old now, it runs Windows 7 (64bit) smoothly and arguably better than it ever ran Windows XP (32bit), it also has a BD drive. Admittedly it was high end at the time (and is still a good specification).
My current PC's at home and work are high end too, ironic as my current development is using Lightswitch.
Not in-the-skip disposable - the kids get them - or friends' kids. What i meant was that they obselete so quickly and have delivered plenty of value over 3 years. I have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed free entry spec machines c/o HP for a few years. I may upgrade RAM in a PC but don't tend to upgrade them. With a server in the engine room there is no need. I have never bought a top spec lappie.
That is why modest spec Netbooks of latest cpu capability are more than fit for purpose, the user experience is OK, and I feel superb value in the £300-£400 space.
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