Hi All
Granny neeeds advice AGAIN!!Doh!!!
Have seen a net book at Maplins Uk for £129.00
Only need to use it for e. mails, google weather etc.
No games .
Is this a good buy and more importantly will I be able to set it up, (as not ,as you are aware ,a clever Geek like all of you)
Have only worked with Windows Xp and now Vista, so not sure about CE 5.0
Any advice appreciated.
Kate
Technical Specification

Operating System: Windows CE 5.0
Screen: 7-inch widescreen
Processor: 266MHz ARM processor
Memory: 128MB memory
Storage: 4GB solid state storage (HD card storage up to 32GB)
Networking: Built In 802.11b/g Wireless
10/100 Ethernet
Card Slots: 1x SD Card slot for upgrade - up to 32GB extra storage
Ports: 3x USB for mouse / keyboard connection only (no external Hard Drive, USB memory stick or Optical Drive support)
Applications: Basic Office pack - Including SpreadCE Spreadsheet, WordPad, Foxit Pro Adobe Reader, Media Player, Core Video Player (play online vidoes)
Windows CE ActiveSync
Support for YouTube videos
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Dimensions: 211(w) x 140(d) x 30(h) mm

Hi LH(My Geek Guardian Angel)!!!!
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.....;source=15

Hubby saw it Saturday in Telegraph, and he has been on at me to get him a small laptop so he doesn't mess mine up.
That looks so good I thought can I be imagining and what are the pit falls.
Thanks for your help as always.
Await your views.
Kate

Thanks, good link.
Back to Maplins, as hubby can go and see this one to get a feel, cause I personally wonder if he will find it actually too small,
He is just learning the ropes and only wants for the odd e. mail and his weather!!!!doh!!
Do you think I will have to load it?
Kate

Soreee! I mean will it have the internet already loaded, or does the mavchine come blank and then I have to put on the windows etc.
also is the windows ce very different to Xp and Vista?
Kate

Thanks again LH
I think you may be right.
I will play along for a mo then , explain the little hiccups,.
You are so kind, it is so good having somewhere to get an honest unbiased answer.
Thanks for all you do
Take care
kate

Kate, Windows CE ("compact edition") is primarily used for handheld devices -- PDAs and mobile phones. I'm not surprised to see it used in a netbook, but I don't think that it's a good match. Most handheld devices that use Windows CE have a very limited set of applications. Some are written for a specific processor, so what runs on an ARM might not run on a MIPS or x86 processor. Also, some applications may be developed for a newer OS, such as CE 6.0, or an older OS, such as CE 4.0, and might not run in v5.0. It's easy to find XP apps and Linux apps, but where do you shop for Windows CE 5.0 apps? I don't know.

Kate. You may even start him on a new hobby. Writing programs for the CE5.0 platform :)

Kate, having the older version of Windows CE might be a problem. If CE 6.0 has new features that can't be used in 5.0, there may be applications that will only run on 6.0 and not 5.0.

However, if hubby has no desire to expand by adding new applications, then by all means get something that works and is cost effective.

Kate. So maybe we can soon expect Mr Drizzle on here, with a how do I.....? :)

Fortunately I am only an hours time difference from you, and am in front of the computer about 16 hours a day. So yes, I should be available.
Now I will have to download and install the OS and programs that Mr Drizzle would be using.