mom2hunangirls Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I'm thinking of getting dd a netbook for her to play her educational games and watch her streaming videos (like United Streaming). I'm pretty sure I'm safe with all her on-line games as she's still young and not into any of the high-tech ones. But I can't find on-line how to know if they are capable (enough power or whatever...video card something or other) of streaming. And if you have one you like for this same purpose I'm open to hearing which model you have. :) thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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katilac Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 You can definitely find a netbook that can handle internet video streaming. Your internet speed is going to be affected by both your internet provider and the processing speed of the netbook (just like other pcs, netbooks vary in processing speed). Those are your main concerns; if you cover those, you'll likely cover most of the other aspects as well (ie, if your netbook has a decent processing speed, it's also likely to have a decent video card). I have an HP Atom 270 with a 3.1gh processor; it streams video fine (broadband access). Paid $329 about a month ago. Under the $300 price, you tend to lose both processing speed and screen size. I would want to "try before I buy" for video purposes - - 9 or 10 inches is fairly small, and if that's the main purpose, you really need to make sure it's workable. Either borrow one, or head out to Best Buy when they're not likely to be busy. We do love our netbook, and the keyboard is just the right size for the kids. edited to add that a google search will bring up some choices; just search something like "netbook for video streaming" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2hunangirls Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 I think I was looking at that HP too. Thanks! As far as the screen size, is it possible to hook it up to either another monitor or a tv? I certainly don't want to blind the kiddo with the thing! :) and we have broadband too so that part should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I don't think the HP has video output, but some netbooks do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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