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Notebook VS Netbook | Ultrabook is a trademark

Rolf Keller — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:51:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Rolf Keller
Post title: Ultrabook is a trademark

[quote]Ivano Conte wrote:

what is the difference between Ultrabook and the other two? [/quote]

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Notebook VS Netbook | Ultrabooks vs.....

Rachel Fell — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:01:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Rachel Fell
Post title: Ultrabooks vs.....

[quote]Ivano Conte wrote:

Châu Nguyễn, I will see something with those requirements.

Rachel Fell, what is the difference between Ultrabook and the other two? [/quote]

As far as I know, ultrabooks are lighter in weight (important if you need to carry it) and more powerful than netbooks and similar - e.g. 4 MB capacity. Much neater in general.

Notebook VS Netbook | Netbooks - cute but puny

Jenn Mercer — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:17:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Jenn Mercer
Post title: Netbooks - cute but puny

[quote]Ivano Conte wrote:

Really I do not know... I was thinking not more than 250$, but if you tell me that is impossible get a netbook with this amout, I will think about it. [/quote]

You should be able to find a netbook for $250, or perhaps slightly more, however it will not be powerful enough to run most CAT tools (if any). Trados will sniffle pitifully and then die. I have a netbook myself and find it quite valuable for writing and communicating (email, skype) on the road. For my translation work, I use a full-sized desktop machine. I understand the need to start out with a budget, but in general, smaller machines are more expensive and powerful machines are more expensive. If you want a small, powerful machine, you will exceed the price of a less powerful desktop machine. Now you just need to decide whether price, portability, or power is most important. You can translate on a netbook if you translate directly into Word or another word processing program [This space reserved for all of the Linux/open source fans to list alternatives]. If your work is not very reliant on CAT tools, you might find a netbook satisfactory - at least for a time. The ergonomic problems are real and you will find that spending 8 to 12 hours on a netbook will get old very quickly.

Notebook VS Netbook | Thank you all!

Ivano Conte — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:04:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Ivano Conte
Post title: Thank you all!

Châu Nguyễn, I will see something with those requirements.

Rachel Fell, what is the difference between Ultrabook and the other two?

Notebook VS Netbook | Ultrabook?

Rachel Fell — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Rachel Fell
Post title: Ultrabook?

See if you can find Ultrabooks on offer/reduced price (e.g. with Windows 7): they're lighter but capacious.

Notebook VS Netbook | It depends on what you are using

Chau Nguyen — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:11:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Chau Nguyen
Post title: It depends on what you are using

Since you're using Trados 2011, it makes more sense to buy whatever machine that can run this software.

System requirements for SDL Trados Studio 2011:
SDL Trados Studio 2011 supports Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

As a minimum requirement, we recommend a Pentium IV-based computer with 1 GB RAM and a screen resolution of 1280x1024.

For optimum performance, we recommend 2 GB RAM and a more recent Pentium or compatible processor.

More info: [url removed] #tab4

That's the requirement. As for current technology, I recommend:

Minimum:
CPU: Core i3
RAM: 2 GB
OS: Win 7
Software: office 2010 (since this affect the preview function of Trados, office 2013 is not so compatible yet)

Recommended:
CPU: Core i5
RAM: 4 GB
OS: Win 7
Software: office 2010

Extreme performance:
CPU: Core i7
RAM: 8 GB
OS: Win 7
Software: office 2010

Screen is important, you spend 90% of your work time staring at it so choose a screen that is good for your eyes. 15 inch or bigger, wide-screen display with good contrast and brightness (in case you have bright environment) would be my recommendation.

I didn't mention CPU speed since it seems that today most CPU have decent speed already, except only for some old models.

I'm using a Dell Inspiron 15z 15,5" laptop, weight about 2.5 kg (heavier than it sounds when carrying, strange)
CPU Core i5
RAM 4 GB
OS: Win 8
Office 2013

So good luck in your journey finding your suitable device.

Notebook VS Netbook | Notebooks are too heavy

Josephine Cassar — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:13:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Josephine Cassar
Post title: Notebooks are too heavy

Sorry, but I do not agree. I bought a netbook in September 2011, but found it too small for both my eyes as well as for checking mistakes, even if you can increase size-I do not have a Cat tool- then I bought a Notebook in November 2012 and it really is not heavy. These things change a lot, with time; both the battery- the heaviest part- and the charger are much less heavy than the ones i used to have before, so if you are going to use PC for translation constantly, I would definitely go for a notebook. I hardly ever use the netbook, now. The batteries of the notebook lasts a lot, but that depends on what you buy too. Good luck

Notebook VS Netbook | Go for at least 4MB of RAM.

Emma Goldsmith — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:12:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Emma Goldsmith
Post title: Go for at least 4MB of RAM.

[quote]Ivano Conte wrote:

Can you suggest me a netbook? [/quote]

A netbook probably won't have more than 1MB of RAM. Studio 2011 will be painfully slow.

Notebook VS Netbook | Off-lease machines are your best bet

Simin Tan — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:49:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Simin Tan
Post title: Off-lease machines are your best bet

I'd suggest that you go for a laptop as far as possible - I have used a netbook for my work and find the small screen severely limiting when working with Powerpoint files. You are also more likely to get decent processing power with a laptop to run your CAT tools and any other software with.

Notebook VS Netbook | Thanks Yurizx

Ivano Conte — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:36:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Ivano Conte
Post title: Thanks Yurizx

Yes, I know... I am on a cheapest edge but for now I have to keep a "low profile".

Thanks a lot!

Notebook VS Netbook | hit two birds

Yuri Radcev — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:18:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Yuri Radcev
Post title: hit two birds

well...you're on a cheapest edge. emachines, acer - try to locate them on ebay.
I would not start with buying a used machine, although it might be a decent way out.

Notebook VS Netbook | I do not know

Ivano Conte — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:10:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Ivano Conte
Post title: I do not know

Really I do not know... I was thinking not more than 250$, but if you tell me that is impossible get a netbook with this amout, I will think about it.

Notebook VS Netbook | Packard Bell

Vasily Zvere (X) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:09:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Vasily Zvere (X)
Post title: Packard Bell

I can recommend you Packard Bell.
Very reliable and state of the art notebooks & netbooks.

Notebook VS Netbook | how much are you ready to sacrifice?

Yuri Radcev — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:04:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Yuri Radcev
Post title: how much are you ready to sacrifice?

working a lot means endangering your eyesight. which means the device you're about to purchase should have a good screen. which, in turn, means more money to part with.
ready?

Notebook VS Netbook | Difficult question

Rolf Keller — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:02:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Rolf Keller
Post title: Difficult question

[quote]Ivano Conte wrote:

So I did a research and I find: Notebooks and Netbooks.
First question: What's the difference?[/quote]
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[quote]In translation business, what is more useful?[/quote]

It depends on your personal needs. "Translation business" is a vast area.

[quote]Unfortunately I am a poor (and young) translator, too.[/quote]

In my city there are lots of small computershops where you can buy used PCs, notebooks & netbooks. Prices are very low because nobody wants to own an "outdated" model. Outdated means: 2 years old. :-)

Notebook VS Netbook | Suggestion

Ivano Conte — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:58:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Ivano Conte
Post title: Suggestion

Can you suggest me a netbook?

Notebook VS Netbook | Netbook

Inna Borymova — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:18:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Inna Borymova
Post title: Netbook

I've used notebook for many years but they are too heavy to always carry with me and the battery is weak. With a netbook one can work up to 10 hours. Now I realize that for my current projects netbook is not powerful enough and I am tired of its small screen. So I again got a large notebook but I use netbook on the go. So if you have a "normal" computer at home it's better to have a netbook because that large staff is really heavy and inconvenient to carry

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Notebook VS Netbook

Ivano Conte — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:42:00 +0000

Forum: Hardware
Topic: Notebook VS Netbook
Poster: Ivano Conte

Hi there!

I was looking for a computer that I can carry with me when I am not at home.
So I did a research and I find: Notebooks and Netbooks.

First question: What's the difference?
In translation business, what is more useful?

Second question: can you suggest me any notebook/netbook?
I am a real newbie in these kind of things and, in my opinion, the most important thing should be a good battery, so I would not risk to remain without power during the day. Am i right? Or does it need something more?

Unfortunately I am a poor (and young) translator, too. So I have (with your help, I hope) to find something cheap.

I also use Trados Studio 2011 and MultiTerm, in case you need this information for the suggestions.

Thanks to all!

IC