Gaming Needing a netbook

[Tokiopop]

Preferably something with a fast integrated wireless card (packet injection is a must, for BackTrack).

I've not had a netbook, and don't know much about them, but a reasonable processor (HD playback not a must, but nice) and preferably 2GB RAM (1GB will be sufficient though, as long as 2GB can later be installed). 250GB HDD for a few OSes (a hackintosh compatible netbook would be a big bonus).

A long lasting battery is a must. SD card reader would be nice, and I don't know if these are even done, but a SIM card reader for 3G connectivity? That would be a major selling point.

And I think that's about it

Obviously I'm not expecting a netbook with all of this, but the more the better

Budget of around £300-£350.

Thanks

 

[c0wcommander]

Asus makes good netbooks. I don't know about the newer models, but I've had a Asus 4g for three years now. Works great, but if you want a good battery life, you usually need to buy an aftermarket battery. The one I got lasts 6 to 7 hours and cost $50

 

[Tokiopop]

Looking at the HP Mini 210 with the N550, but you can only customise it on the US site. Ffffuuuuu-

 

[giratina16]

It's not bad I suppose. There are places here where you can customize them.

 

[Tokiopop]

Can you remember any? I've been googling for ages now

This is what I have on the US site, did want the 5103 (or something like that, but I made it cost like $800 LOL).


charcoal
Genuine Windows 7 Premium 32-bit
Intel Atom? N550 (dual core,1.50GHz) + Broadcom Video accelerator + Intel Graphics 3150
2GB DDR3 System Memory (1 Dimm)
250GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
Microsoft Office Starter 2010
6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery - Up to 10.75 hours of battery life +++
10.1" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView Infinity LED Display (1366 x 768)
Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone
802.11b/g/n WLAN and BluetoothÂ
93% Full-size island-style keyboard
Embedded GPS module with HP Navigator software
HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

I still need to check if the chipset on the WLAN can packet inject...

 

[giratina16]

Just do what I did. Type into google "Upgrade my laptop" it gives you loads of places. To upgrade ram it's about £40 typically. So you could get the mega cheap one that has practically nothing useful on it and just upgrade it.
This site is quite good for RAM stuff.

 

[Tokiopop]

I don't mind upgrading the RAM etc, but I need to customise the CPU from HP themselves, but that option is only available on the US site.

 

[giratina16]

Go to PC World or some place similar and ask to customize it.

 

[Tokiopop]

Again, they wont do CPU, just HDD and RAM (if I'm lucky) which I can do myself, cheaper.