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    x100e or Asus 1201n

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by scott90, Mar 30, 2010.

  1. scott90

    scott90 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am a college student just looking for a plain netbook for using Illustrator, Winamp, Microsoft Office and possibly Fruity Loops.

    The x100e goes for $440 on Newegg while the Asus 1201 is at $485.

    Of course the Asus is more powerful and all but can the x100e run all those programs mentioned above solidly? I just like the x100e keyboard with pointy stick also matte screen.

    Thanks.
     
    scott90, Mar 30, 2010
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  2. k2001

    k2001 Notebook Deity

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    Office 2007 run fine on a netbook. Winamp is a given. Illustrator and FL might run a little sluggish, but I would assume it run well too.
     
    k2001, Mar 30, 2010
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Why not the X60 or X61? Either of those will offer you way more CPU power and if you're willing to spend $500, I'm guessing you can get a good one.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 30, 2010
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  4. perfectionseeker

    perfectionseeker Notebook Evangelist

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    Maybe they run a bit too hot ? The X60 runs cooler I am told.
     
    perfectionseeker, Mar 30, 2010
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