Toshiba Netbook NB200

// June 22nd, 2009 // Technology

I was thinking of getting a netbook at the end of last year. Then my Fujitsu notebook of 8 years died so I decided to get a Macbook. Working on a Macbook is simply great. Simple to use and no problems at all. Only problem I had was it was simply too expensive to bring out and my heart would surely ache should anything happen to it.

I recently looked around and found the Toshiba Netbook NB200. It’s affordable at RM1699. Comes with the new Intel Atom 280 processor, 10.1 inch Glossy LED display, 160GB HDD, 1GB RAM (upgraded to 2GB for extra RM60). It also has an useful sleep and charge USB which can be used to charge the iPod or mobile phone. The rest of the specifications are similar to other netbooks.

What made me choose this netbook from others is the design. It looks and feels like an expensive notebook which is light and easy to carry around. I have been using it for almost a month and I am loving it.

6 Responses to “Toshiba Netbook NB200”

  1. Ken Tai says:
    June 22, 2025 at 10:49 pm

    I saw this the other day and fell in love there and then!
    this must be the best looking netbook hands down. jelez!

  2. Eugene Ooi says:
    June 24, 2025 at 11:57 am

    Ken, you didn’t buy?? :P

  3. Alvin says:
    September 7, 2024 at 5:53 pm

    Hi.. I am thinking to get one… any problems you faced with it?

  4. Eugene Ooi says:
    September 7, 2024 at 6:05 pm

    Hi Alvin,

    So far no problem. Make sure you upgrade it to 2GB memory when you get your unit. The internal fan seem to run quite a lot if you watch a lot of videos on youtube.

    My colleague also bought one unit. Hers had a bit of problem as the initial installation of windows was interrupted and continued later which caused it not to be installed properly. Had to reformat and install. After that no more problems.

  5. Carol says:
    October 19, 2024 at 12:19 am

    Hi Eugene,

    I’m also shopping for a netbook, and similar to you, don’t want to carry around my MacBook.
    Does the NB200 heat up much and how’s the battery life?

    Thanks.

  6. Eugene Ooi says:
    October 19, 2024 at 9:31 am

    Hi Carol,

    The NB200 heats up underneath the netbook where the battery and memory card is located. I’m using a 3 cell battery so the battery life is around 2.5 - 3.5 hours depending on usage (wifi, screen brightness…etc). I’m usually running on a power source so it’s not much of a problem for me. A 6 cell battery is now available which will give around 4-5 hours usage depending on usage.

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