Netbook as a Backup?

[Lauren Fox]

i've just seen on a thread on here that someone uses a Netbook as a backup
didn't even consider that
didn't know it was possible!
quite like the idea
does anyone use one?
what type etc?
i have cd players as a backup but it'd be nice to have some extra digital on the go
=]

[Dynamic Entertainment]

Im a Serato user and have the Asus netbook (the £199 one from comet) as a backup.

Its 1.6ghz processor running XP and comes with 1gb of ram, which ive upgraded to 2gb (thats the max).

Ive found that Serato runs very well on it, the only issue being that Seratos screen resolution is deeper than the netbooks, so i have to scroll down slightly to see the bottom of the program.

[DAVESOUNDS SERVICES]

I Take an Elonex Netbook,

Its called a websurfer
1.2 Ghz @ 400 Mhz
Via C& M ulv processor
7 inch widescreen lcd
30 gig hdd
1 gb ram
its running windows xp
and weighs 970 grammes
model cews71

Its been very good and was 100 pounds plus vat from

MACRO

Its got me through a couple of nights
once when the main started stuttering
once when it was too cold to boot!

money well spent

DAVE

[Jason]

Asus eeePC1001, running Linux (dual booted with the installed XP) with Rhythmbox (media player) as backup.

This does work fine, and is pretty lightweight, with a 200 or so "floor fillers" on an SD Card.

[DAVESOUNDS SERVICES]

PIC of the netbook on standby doing Hermans Hermits


DAVE

[ppentertainments]

Shouldn't find any problem with running programs on a netbook, however the main drawback is the size of the screen.

[Get Me A DJ]

Used one a few times without any problem.
I did a wedding once and forgot the main laptop PSU and the battery died on me, so the little un got me out of a scrape.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Shouldn't find any problem with running programs on a netbook, however the main drawback is the size of the screen.

There again, if you use a Cortex, D2 or Denon D2500, then it shouldn't really be a problem...

[Lauren Fox]

thanks alot!
good to know there not too pricey!
ill have to see if you can use virtual dj on one
thatd be handy

[Lauren Fox]

ive also just seen a Netbook for sale running mac snow leopard
thats interesting
might look into that

i feel im worrying too much about having a backup
ive not even done my first gig yet
im at uni so its difficult to squeeze it in
going to have to start spreading the word
this equipment wont pay for itself!
=]