DISQUS

DISQUS Hello! Liliputing is using DISQUS, a powerful comment system, to manage its comments. Learn more.

Community Page

Liliputing

Jump to original thread »
Author

Sylvania G Netbook: The NanoBook isn't dead yet

Started by Brad Linder · 1 year ago

<a href="http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3747065&CatId=2814" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217313788138704322" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_sNJ6915d4oc/SGefP2_BTcI/AAAAAAAADKk/zItCeKJlMEM/s400/sylvania+g+netbook.jpg" style="margin: ... Continue reading »

11 comments

  • cassie

    1 year ago

    Have played around with this netbook. The gOS problems seem to be gone, it worked well...WiFi was reliable and 1 GB of RAM...not bad for $399, not bad at all. Especially when Asus is coming out with $600 pieces totally unlike their mission of making a low cost portable pc.
    reply
  • tbob

    1 year ago

    I bought this. It is awesome. It is incredibly light and comes bundled with all the top internet applications - skype, etc. They did a great job in setting up the gOS to be a real user friendly experience. The wireless works flawlessly, and with 1 GB of ram and a 30GB hard drive, I would rather have this than an iPod. The screen is nice and clear and everything fits on the display (I have read the everex horror stories). The mouse is a little small, but it is extremely responsive and I got used to it within a few minutes. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this purchase. Finally, NetBooks are a reality.
    reply
  • melanie123

    1 year ago

    I received the Sylvania G Netbook as a gift.. Perfect to take with me when I travel. I am eliminating one heavy bag. Great price. Is worth it.
    reply
  • dgray

    1 year ago

    If you don't know linux, stay away from this one. Its slightly better then the first cloudbook but definitely not a good choice for an average pC user. You wont be able to run most popular software and there is zero technical support.
    reply
  • danang

    1 year ago

    @dgray

    not true, I have called their tech support. the # is listed on the box and the website.
    reply
  • bobby

    12 months ago

    You posted the exact same message regarding the g netbook on at least 7 different websites . You must work for Microsoft.
    reply
  • Mario

    12 months ago

    I'm thinking of buying this notebook but there's things I want to find out first. OK, you use external optical drive for this one. Anyone tried to watch movies with this notebook. What video format does it support? Does it play DVD movies? Anyone tried to use the webcam and the microphone at the same time? What video format does it create? Is the video good?
    reply
  • david

    10 months ago

    dvd on usb are fine as well as mpeg2 and mpeg4
    reply
  • mp4 to dvd

    7 months ago

    This NanoBook looks great. I trust Sylvania Computers and I still want to try more before buying it.
    reply
  • paul b

    4 months ago

    WARNING: never buy a Sylvania computer.

    I purchased a Netbook G last September and never have been able to get the unit to function properly. I contacted the manufacturer and discovered Sylvania is in name only - as Sylvania essentially leases their namesake to go on these units. It has been impossible to get a refund or exchange for another less problematic model. The best they have offered is a $179.99 refund to send my computer to some third party reseller in New York - even though I paid $313. Mind you, this unit supposedly comes with a one-year warranty.

    DigitalGadgets is the company that is selling these computers as Sylvania. DigitalGagets is simply a terrible and likely soon to be non-existant company. Good luck finding a name or number or anything tangible on them. Everything is done in email and most of the responses really leave you wondering what sort of operation they are running.

    To add to the foolishness, when you contact DigitalGadgets via their online form, you get a response from Levin Consulting, a Cleveland, Ohio, company. A company that specializes in trolling the far east digging up goods already made to be rebadged as a product from a known mega-corp.

    The issues:
    * Wifi does not work
    * The CPU scaling doesn't work - runs at 600Mhz always.
    * Video output is choppy - no driver support.
    * Sound output to headphone jack doesn't work
    * Battery life is not anything near 4 hours due to CPU scaling not working.

    AVOID SYLVANIA PRODUCTS.
    reply
  • paul b

    4 months ago

    WARNING: never buy a Sylvania computer.

    I purchased a Netbook G last September and never have been able to get the unit to function properly. I contacted the manufacturer and discovered Sylvania is in name only - as Sylvania essentially leases their namesake to go on these units. It has been impossible to get a refund or exchange for another less problematic model. The best they have offered is a $179.99 refund to send my computer to some third party reseller in New York - even though I paid $313. Mind you, this unit supposedly comes with a one-year warranty.

    DigitalGadgets is the company that is selling these computers as Sylvania. DigitalGagets is simply a terrible and likely soon to be non-existant company. Good luck finding a name or number or anything tangible on them. Everything is done in email and most of the responses really leave you wondering what sort of operation they are running.

    To add to the foolishness, when you contact DigitalGadgets via their online form, you get a response from Levin Consulting, a Cleveland, Ohio, company. A company that specializes in trolling the far east digging up goods already made to be rebadged as a product from a known mega-corp.

    The issues:
    * Wifi does not work
    * The CPU scaling doesn't work - runs at 600Mhz always.
    * Video output is choppy - no driver support.
    * Sound output to headphone jack doesn't work
    * Battery life is not anything near 4 hours due to CPU scaling not working.

    AVOID SYLVANIA PRODUCTS.
    reply

Add New Comment

Returning? Login