Netbook suggestions please

Hey Folks,

I am looking for a Netbook as I need to have access to the internet and MS Office (Word and Powerpoint) everyday and I have trouble lugging around my laptop in Mumbai Local Trains!

  • What’s your Budget? About 16k. I am getting the Acer Aspire One D270 for 14.5k.

  • What will be your primary usage for the notebook be? Web Surfing, Email, MS Office (Excel/Word/Powerpoint). Powerpoint presentations are at times huge going upto 150 slides. Watching occasional DVDrips. Speakers can be poor as I use headphones.

  • What size and weight considerations do you have? A standard 10.1 inch netbook

  • Any brand that you prefer, or any brand that you detest? No specific brand preference.

  • Any other considerations? Battery Life should be great. Above use with Wifi should give me 5 hours atleast.

Considering my requirements, please recommend a netbook that is the best for me.
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Is Intel coming out with the next gen Atom processors soon? Is it worth waiting for it over getting an N2600 based system?**

Can I install Windows 7 Home Basic/Premium 64/32 bit on the Acer Aspire One D270? How is it’s performance?

Thanks a Lot.

what happened, did you bough tyour netbook even i am also looking for a good solution to carry a light weught lappy in mumbai trains