Just recently, I had a chance to examine Sub-notes that runs on SSD(solid-state drives) instead of the regular (low powered HDD, that are installed in todays laptop computers).

What are they Good for ?

The kind of architecture that comes with today's Sub-note (w/o HDD & Linux based) are excellent for normal office work. Please note that Open Office 2.x comes pre-installed.

 

Normal office work, would normally involved working with Documents, Spread sheets and Power point presentation and can also handle basic image editing as well.

 

I am not sure if applications like GIMP would work with such a low architecture and resources (w/ Sub-notes).

A Great Net-Book !

Another Key functional points about sub-note. They are lightweight and connects to the Internet real fast either via Wireless (Wi-Fi) or via CAT 5 cables.

 

Having said that, they are also great for traveling Journalist. These are the people who are constantly traveling from one location to another covering stories, news and so on.

is it good for My SEO / Marketier related work ?

If you have platform specific application, then it is not fit for the task.

 

However; IF you can work with just a limited set of online SEO tools that are available for free as of this writing then you will have less or almost NO problem at all.

 

In my case I personally use both platform specific applications and online SEO tools as well. I work with www.google.com/analytics, www.linkvendor.com and i have site metrics installed in the same location where the sites are HOSTED (mostly Apache + PHP + MySQL type servers).

 

But again, this is just a small fraction of what is needed for my work. I normally work with Web CEO, IMTP and more.

 

Windows XP and Vista versions

 

Yes, sub-notes also comes with a Window based alternative OS and are normally more costly due to the required resources to have a workable environment.

 

As, there are no workable Windows XP / Vista lite version found. I was told that you can actually strip down, a Windows XP but honestly, i have not seen one that runs so far.

 

The other issue that needs to be address would be processor to application compatibilities. Is it going to be just like the version you have on your desktop PC or laptop PC ?

What are the Choices ?

Acer Aspirpe One

Linux Linpus lite (stable) 245mm x 165mm x 25 mm (WxHxD) 512MB RAM 1.6GHz Atom CPU 8GB SSD storage 802.11g/b wireless card web cam CAT 5 connection, Eithernet 1024x600 resolution 8.9 inches screen 3 cell Li-ion battery Plastic Frame 3 USB port, 2 SD slots, VGA-out

 

The Acer Aspire One though ?   Which has the same resolution, connectivity, battery life and a keyboard to be proud of (and which is just downright better than the Eee) ?

£235 - £300 depending on your configuration, which is quite a saving.

HP 2133 

Linux Suse 260 x 160 x 30mm (WxDxH) 1024MB DDR RAM 1.3GHz VIA C7-M CPU 120GB HDD 802.11g/b wireless 3 cell Li-ion battery Plastic Frame

The HP 2133 Mini-note Linux Edition is an incredibly good looking piece of kit, but is sadly a classic example of style over substance. Gorgeously designed and stunning to look at, the 2133 Mini-note seems to have it all at first glance. The keyboard is perfectly sized and the screen is bright and perky.

 

It's so pleasurable to use that it could probably only be topped by an invitation to have a go on a jelly-covered bouncy castle with the half-naked celebrity of your choice.

 

It's a bit disappointing then that this is all that the 2133 stands out for.

 

Throughout our time with the notebook it slowly dawned on us that although the Mini-note wasn't a bad netbook, it certainly isn't the best. While it does manage to tick most of the right boxes and do everything it sets out to do, it just doesn't do those things as well or as fast as other products.

 

MSI Wind U100

Intel Atom 1.6GHz with Hyperthreading 10" Widescreen with 10.1" 1024x600 LED backlit screen Intel 945GMS northbridge (GMA950) and ICH7-M southbridge 1GB DDR2-667 Memory 80GB SATA hard driveI 802.11b/g Wireless and Bluetooth 1.3MP Webcam and Stereo Speakers Windows XP Home

MSI gives the Wind a huge 80GB to play with: four times the capacity of the EeePC 901. Being of the standard mechanical SATA variety, this is also open to upgrading far easier too.

 

Mechanical drives are at a disadvantage because they run hotter, louder and are more prone to failure from being dropped or bumped, but most importantly - they simply take more energy to work, sucking your battery dry much quicker.

 

Asus Eee PC 901

1.6GHz Intel Atom processor with Hyper threading 225 x 165 x 35 (DxWxH) 1024MB DDR2 RAM 8.9" screen with a resolution of 1024x600 Linxu and Window XP home flavor are available 1.3 Megapixel web cam 802.11n WiFi capabilities 6-cell Li-ion battery running at 6600mAh 20GB of space on the SSD

In all honesty, the Eee PC looked as if it was starting to forget what it was all about recently what with the announcement of a desktop Eee PC and some rather bizarre accessories.

 

Thankfully though, Asus seems to have had a return to form - the new Eee PC 901 looks to be the best and most tempting sub-notebook on the market. It's just a little bit weird that the first Eee-killer to really hit the market looks to be just the next Eee PC!

 

These are the Top brands that have tried to come up with a real workable Sub-note, that are lightweight, with workable components for people on the go or for those who don't need the extra power of a normal laptop.