Computers & Networking

[trfrisch]

Samsung Netbook / Intel® Atom™ Processor / 10.1" Display / 1GB Memory - Black

Model: N145-JP02 | SKU: 1944065

This netbook features wireless networking for connecting to the Internet without wires and a 4-in-1 media reader for storing or transferring special photos and more. The built-in webcam and 10.1" display allow you to video chat with friends and family.

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Sale: $249.99

I'm looking to buy a netbook and I found one that I'm interested in and it is in stock at my store. Do I need to buy it online in order to the $60 off the windows 7 upgrade? I can do the store pick-up and get the netbook today if I have to do it that way but I'd rather upgrade it right away instead of waiting for the card/code to be mailed to me.

The netbook has 1gb memory and upgradeable to 2gb, will windows 7 run okay on the samsung netbook with 1gb? I just need to be able to check email and play music - my laptop is going in for repair and it could be a while before I get it back.

[MichaelHWG]

I am confused, why do you want the windows 7 upgrade if the system comes pre-installed with windwos 7?

[MichaelHWG]

Ohh I see what you mean they are offering you $60 dollars if you upgrade to premium.

This is a netbook I wouldn't recomend anything above starter on it which it already has.

Can the netbook run Premium? Yes
Can it do it like a traditional notebook? Not in my opinion

So I wouldn't go for the upgrade if I were you unless you planned to use the upgrade on another system.

Then it would seem you would have to purcahse it online and if I am not mistaking that will be shipped to you even if you opt for instore pickup but I may be wrong. I did something similar during the holidays and the upgrade was shipped even though I had instore pickup for the notebook.

[trfrisch]

I was able to buy the upgrade at the store - they had the cards hanging up by the netbooks and it rang up at $20. Premium on this netbook isn't great - it was worth the try at that cost. I have 2gb memory on its way and I'll see if that helps a little bit. The netbook came with a handbook pdf type of deal that showed how to install the memory so hoping it's as easy as it looks.

[Entropy]

Installing RAM is pretty easy in most laptops/netbooks.  Usually just 1-2 screws for the RAM slot cover, then pop the RAM in (in some cases, one needs to remove the existing RAM and replace it with larger sticks).