Samsung Chromebook vs MS Surface RT

[Euphoria14]

disolitude said:

Euphoria14 said:

disolitude said:

I am not sure if this is a joke thread... If it is, here is a better comparison.

 

Acer Aspire One Netbook - http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/acer-acer-aspire-one-11-6-windows-8-intel-c70-2gb-ram-320gb-hdd-netbook-black-ao725-0826/10223554.aspx?path=77789cb3bf93acf6f55087d1ef7305f5en02

 

 

 

Could that thing run any games at all? I am mainly just interested in some single player Minecraft and Indie RPGs.

It sure can.

I have a C50 based Acer W500 which has the exact same AMD GPU and CPU but uses slightly more battery. I managed to run the following games on it at a 30+ frames per second.

Resident Evil 4 - 720p max settings

Halo 1 - 720p max

Halo 2 (Windows 7 hacked version) - 1024x768, low settings, 800x600 high settings

Portal - 720p mid settings

Portal 2 - 1024x768 low settings

COD4 - 1024x768 low

Trine, Shank 2, Orcs must die...not a problem

Halflife 2, left 4 dead series should run as well with lowered settings.

That's incredible then!

I've been on the fence about getting a new laptop ever since mine died well over a year ago because I didn't want to spend too much money. I only wanted one for Indie RPGs and some Minecraft because MC just doesn't do well on a tablet/phone.

I was thinking of holding out for the Surface Pro due to this as well but I fear that thing is going to cost way too much. For what I need I might be better off grabbing a decent Netbook for $300.

 

If you don't mind I would like to get your opinions of a good Netbook to grab (I live in the US) when I am ready to get one.

You seem to be a guy who knows his stuff.