Greetings Pandora Community!
I had recently bought a laptop more as a desktop replacement. Being too large to carry around with me, it's had been eyeing something smaller, such as a netbook, for portable internet use. If I were to get a Netbook, it'd be Samsung's NC10, which is around $380-440.
At the same time, I've been interested in getting a GP2X-like product for the last couple years for gaming on the go, but never felt satisfied with the products put out. The Wiz looks like it's a little dissapointing as well.
Now I've discovered the Pandora, which looks like a fine little device for both gaming, and web browsing.
I suppose my first question would be; Will the Pandora suit my needs for both an internet capable device, like a netbook, while also being the portable gaming device I've been waiting for? I don't doubt it's gaming capabilities (though I'd still appreciate opinions on the controller buttons) though I do wonder if it can also handle tasks typically suited for a Netbook (how's the cursor control, instant messenger support, etc). If I could combine my need for 2 devices into 1 at an affordable $330, I may consider doing so.
On a scale of Tech Saavy-ness, I'm probably an average joe, so the specs of each device mean little to me.
Would someone be able to draw up a basic comparison list and talk about the capabilities of each.. or perhaps inject a little advice and discussion on the matter?
I look forward to your insight.
I had recently bought a laptop more as a desktop replacement. Being too large to carry around with me, it's had been eyeing something smaller, such as a netbook, for portable internet use. If I were to get a Netbook, it'd be Samsung's NC10, which is around $380-440.
At the same time, I've been interested in getting a GP2X-like product for the last couple years for gaming on the go, but never felt satisfied with the products put out. The Wiz looks like it's a little dissapointing as well.
Now I've discovered the Pandora, which looks like a fine little device for both gaming, and web browsing.
I suppose my first question would be; Will the Pandora suit my needs for both an internet capable device, like a netbook, while also being the portable gaming device I've been waiting for? I don't doubt it's gaming capabilities (though I'd still appreciate opinions on the controller buttons) though I do wonder if it can also handle tasks typically suited for a Netbook (how's the cursor control, instant messenger support, etc). If I could combine my need for 2 devices into 1 at an affordable $330, I may consider doing so.
On a scale of Tech Saavy-ness, I'm probably an average joe, so the specs of each device mean little to me.
Would someone be able to draw up a basic comparison list and talk about the capabilities of each.. or perhaps inject a little advice and discussion on the matter?
I look forward to your insight.