Best vaule Netbook on the market at present?

[Otto_the_bus_driver]

Hi folks,

Just wondering if anybody could direct me towards some good vaule netbooks out there at the moment.
Mainly using it for the Internet but might have to do some video encoding at some point so something with a bit of grunt would be ideal. Not bothered about HDD space.

Also, komplett used to be quite competitive a few years back just wondering if thats still the case.

Cheers.

[Smeggle]

laptopsdirect.ie - better than komplett..

btw check out the Asus gamer line - very good reviews coming back on them...

[How bad boy]

Enough grunt for video encoding?

Well, the Apple Macbook Air would probably be able to do it, but I can't see too many netbooks being capable of it.

[Otto_the_bus_driver]

Yeah a bit of encoding is the most intnesive thing i would use it for, and at that it would only converting vids to mp4. Nothing earthshattering.

Am i right in steering away from Acer?

[How bad boy]

Yes, they have one of the worst reliability records in the industry.

Personally, I've a Samsung N230, it's grand, but it is clearly underpowered. Considering buying it more RAM, which isn't ideal...

[Otto_the_bus_driver]

What do ye folks make of this?

Specifications
Product Description
Asus K52F-EX699V
Dimensions (WxDxH)
38cm x 25.5cm x 3.57cm
Weight
2.62kg
Processor
Intel i5 460m
Hard Drive
500GB
RAM (Memory)
4GB DDR3
Graphics Adapter
Intel Integrated GMA HD
Display
15.6" LED Backlit
Networking
Integrated Wireless b/g/n adapter, 1x RJ45 Network Port
Input Device
ASUS 348mm Keyboard with integrated Numeric Keypad, Touchpad
Battery
Li-Ion 6 Cell Battery
Operating System
Windows 7
Built-in Devices
Speakers, Webcam, Mic
System Type
Notebook
Card Reader
Yes


585 euro for the above.

Seems ok.

Whaddya reckon.

[How bad boy]

Pretty heft machine. It'll do what you want easily enough, but tis no netbook. Nice machine though and a good price I reckon.