Re: 12' netbook/notebook under 22k?
I had been looking for netbooks also the past couple of days. Visited Nehru Place a couple of times. I too felt that the 10" screen is way too small. I called up the Asus guy he told me that Asus Seashell 1201N would be available soon and would cost around 23,400 rupees.
Now, I researched a lot about the utility of buying a netbook. Everybody agrees that a netbook is weak and can only handle so much of processing. This also applies to the 1201N although it is slightly better.
So, what did I do today?
I bought a Toshiba L510 for Rs 26,000 (inclusive of taxes, using credit card).
14" Screen, 1GB Ram, Intel T4400, 250 GB hard disk
Basically, the configurations are pretty similar to a netbook's but with a bigger screen and more processing power (less battery life though). I could have upgraded the RAM also (slot is available) but as I'll be installing ubuntu, it'll not be a major problem for me I guess.
You can also buy Acer (Don't remember the model number) but the configuration was as follows:-
14" Backlit LED
250 GB harddisk
3 GB DDR3
3 USB ports
HDMI, Card reader, wifi, etc
Cost: 27,500 at Acer Exclusive Store in Nehru Place.
My intention for buying a netbook was to save money (Requirements: surfing, office, skype, etc). I feel the Toshiba or Acer model serves me better than a netbook (it's just too small).
Advice: Please assess your needs completely and then go in for a machine.