> A big thank you. Your answer just about sums up what I was asking > advise about. The points about RAM and which version of Windows to use was > handy, and I had never thought about the keyboard aspect. I find using a > 'screen keyboard' un-comfortable to use, and forgot all about that aspect. > In short: A 10/12 inch netbook with 2gb ram, and Windows Home Premium > looks a good possibility. As too which make, well that 'could' depend on > good old Father Christmas, and yes, I still believe even though retired, > me that is. 8>)) It costs nothing to ask, but can save more than cash when answered, so, again, a big thank you. Be cautious buying a netbook computer!! While Linda is fully accurate with Windows 7, I urge you to consider the prospect of Windows 8 too. That would require a higher-than-netbook video resolution minimum, as best I know. I can't come across it just this moment, but have seen several suggestions AGAINST a netbook and Windows 8. On the other hand, the ultrabooks that are planned for 2012 and 2013 seemed headed in a fine direction IMHO. OTOH, if your plans would allow for updating a netbook IF and WHEN such a need presents itself, then I have no problem with what you and Linda have in mind. I have run conventional notebook PCs with 3 720K floppy drives even though NOW, my dataset would not fit on a single 720K floppy these days. I do have an i7 equipped notebook, 8 GB of RAM and carry a 64 GB USB 3.0 thumbdrive around with me daily. If your plans are to carry a copy of your file and NOT make ANY edits in the file, then a netbook could work for the near term. Just my two cents worth! John Okerson from Memphis, TN

Windows * will not be out for another year. As for a NetBook, be very careful as MOST come with Windows 7 Basic and only a GIG of RAM and will not support any more than 1 GIG. Thanks, David C Abernathy Email disclaimers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message represents the official view of the voices in my head. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.SchmeckAbernathy.com == All outgoing and incoming mail is scanned by F-Prot Antivirus  == -----Original Message----- From: ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of John Okerson Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 1:53 PM To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] What product is best? > A big thank you. Your answer just about sums up what I was asking > advise about. The points about RAM and which version of Windows to use was > handy, and I had never thought about the keyboard aspect. I find using a > 'screen keyboard' un-comfortable to use, and forgot all about that aspect. > In short: A 10/12 inch netbook with 2gb ram, and Windows Home Premium > looks a good possibility. As too which make, well that 'could' depend on > good old Father Christmas, and yes, I still believe even though retired, > me that is. 8>)) It costs nothing to ask, but can save more than cash when answered, so, again, a big thank you. Be cautious buying a netbook computer!! While Linda is fully accurate with Windows 7, I urge you to consider the prospect of Windows 8 too. That would require a higher-than-netbook video resolution minimum, as best I know. I can't come across it just this moment, but have seen several suggestions AGAINST a netbook and Windows 8. On the other hand, the ultrabooks that are planned for 2012 and 2013 seemed headed in a fine direction IMHO. OTOH, if your plans would allow for updating a netbook IF and WHEN such a need presents itself, then I have no problem with what you and Linda have in mind. I have run conventional notebook PCs with 3 720K floppy drives even though NOW, my dataset would not fit on a single 720K floppy these days. I do have an i7 equipped notebook, 8 GB of RAM and carry a 64 GB USB 3.0 thumbdrive around with me daily. If your plans are to carry a copy of your file and NOT make ANY edits in the file, then a netbook could work for the near term. Just my two cents worth! John Okerson from Memphis, TN ********************************** List information page http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html Online Support for Family Tree Maker Version 16 and earlier http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ Version 2008 - 2011 http://ftm.custhelp.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello John, Thank you for those thoughts, it is just that I am looking at the present, and to the best of my knowledge Windows 8 is not due till late 2012, or 2013. Enjoy Life. Never promise, but will always try. Regards, Bob Sangster Be cautious buying a netbook computer!! While Linda is fully accurate with Windows 7, I urge you to consider the prospect of Windows 8 too. That would require a higher-than-netbook video resolution minimum, as best I know. I can't come across it just this moment, but have seen several suggestions AGAINST a netbook and Windows 8. On the other hand, the ultrabooks that are planned for 2012 and 2013 seemed headed in a fine direction IMHO. OTOH, if your plans would allow for updating a netbook IF and WHEN such a need presents itself, then I have no problem with what you and Linda have in mind. I have run conventional notebook PCs with 3 720K floppy drives even though NOW, my dataset would not fit on a single 720K floppy these days. I do have an i7 equipped notebook, 8 GB of RAM and carry a 64 GB USB 3.0 thumbdrive around with me daily. If your plans are to carry a copy of your file and NOT make ANY edits in the file, then a netbook could work for the near term. Just my two cents worth! John Okerson from Memphis, TN ********************************** List information page http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html Online Support for Family Tree Maker Version 16 and earlier http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ Version 2008 - 2011 http://ftm.custhelp.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message