Purple Netbook unleashed - Page 11

buzzair · 08-07-2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sequoias

My friend has a Purple Netbook.....my impressions it looks like a regular Dell Netbook with P3 elbelm slapped on it. I thought it was purple color, but it's regular color haha. I was wondering if I could install Mac OS X on it with a hack. People have installed OS X on a PC computer with a hack or two tricks.

Here you go:
Dell Mini 9 hacked to run OS X

Yep. I did that with my P3 netbook a month ago. It's much better than XP but I still don't like it. Everything is too small for me. I don't like the tiny mouse pad and keyboard. I'm going to keep my Macbook and sell my Hackintoshed Netbook.

sequoias · 08-07-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IloveVP

Oh... Glad you corrected me... Can you please direct me to a good link where I can see clearly. Thank you, sequoias...

Here you go. Dell Mini Mini 9 2GB PC2-5300 200pin Laptop RAM Memory Upgrade

sequoias · 08-07-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buzzair

Yep. I did that with my P3 netbook a month ago. It's much better than XP but I still don't like it. Everything is too small for me. I don't like the tiny mouse pad and keyboard. I'm going to keep my Macbook and sell my Hackintoshed Netbook.

Interesting.. are there any flaws, bugs and driver issues on your Hackintoshed Dell Mini 9?

dkf747 · 08-08-2009, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IloveVP

Oh... Glad you corrected me... Can you please direct me to a good link where I can see clearly. Thank you, sequoias...

Computer memory upgrades for Dell Inspiron Mini 9 (910) Netbook from Crucial.com

LDNanna · 08-13-2009, 12:07 AM

I took Purple Netbook to the hospital, work, favorite burger joint - Wow! Connects everywhere so far. I installed (downloaded) the Windows Messenger, and even was able to use it to connect with old friends using the Netbook camera and IM.

My hearing friends are envious. hahaha, not kidding though.

I have mostly used the text relay, cause I still a littly shy about my signing and whether my makeup is on on right

If I miss a call, I get "Purple Mail" which is ASL or an AIM instant message.

OK, I dont work for the company like some guys, but it must be a great job. I love this Netbook thing. If you haven't tried one, you should. Text Relay, VRS, and VCO and P2P, whats not to love. It surfs great too. I am using it now.

Bottesini · 08-13-2009, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nan_Mathews

I took Purple Netbook to the hospital, work, favorite burger joint - Wow! Connects everywhere so far. I installed (downloaded) the Windows Messenger, and even was able to use it to connect with old friends using the Netbook camera and IM.

My hearing friends are envious. hahaha, not kidding though.

I have mostly used the text relay, cause I still a littly shy about my signing and whether my makeup is on on right

If I miss a call, I get "Purple Mail" which is ASL or an AIM instant message.

OK, I dont work for the company like some guys, but it must be a great job. I love this Netbook thing. If you haven't tried one, you should. Text Relay, VRS, and VCO and P2P, whats not to love. It surfs great too. I am using it now.

You are entering the information age a little late, yes?

My hearing kids have this too. It is called, buy a netbook of your own at BestBuy.

LDNanna · 08-13-2009, 12:21 AM

So true! Of course, I was late deaf, too. ha, think it shows a tardy trait? I told the kids to go to Wal Mart.

Bottesini · 08-13-2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nan_Mathews

So true! Of course, I was late deaf, too. ha, think it shows a tardy trait? I told the kids to go to Wal Mart.

I am sorry. Couldn't resist teasing a little.

How long have you been deaf?

LDNanna · 08-13-2009, 12:31 AM

started in 1990, tease me is ok. I like you. You are Harry Potter fan. (Trust Snape)What's not to like?
I had a cholesteatoma in r ear, and ear trauma in L ear.

dkf747 · 08-13-2009, 01:10 PM

I've been using it for a while now. I'm loving this netbook so far.

The P3 software needs updating. We need missed calls, or an "answering machine". Would love to be able to drag P3 to my larger external monitor when at home. Even without these updates I like it a lot.

Would also be cool to develop some kind of flasher to work with it via USB. In the future I wonder if it can be built in? I know that this netbook is a regular Dell, so not likely to ever have a flasher built in, so why not someone develop one that works via USB and somehow flashes existing home flashing devices that we have?

This netbook is better than other wirelesss VP's that I have seen so far. Purple has a winning idea!

LDNanna · 08-13-2009, 09:11 PM

If you go to Purple website, sign in and add info with IM from your phone (if you have one) you can get a page when you miss a call. You also may get Purple Mail if you miss a call. Are you using their router or did you have your own?

Contact Purple, they explain all of this. They are very, very helpful. In two weeks I got follow up call from Purple to make sure all is ok. Never answer my emails at all, but good otherwise.

dkf747 · 08-13-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nan_Mathews

If you go to Purple website, sign in and add info with IM from your phone (if you have one) you can get a page when you miss a call. You also may get Purple Mail if you miss a call. Are you using their router or did you have your own?

Contact Purple, they explain all of this. They are very, very helpful. In two weeks I got follow up call from Purple to make sure all is ok. Never answer my emails at all, but good otherwise.

I've got my email set up with them. However, I don't think it pages you when you get a VP TO VP call. It only pages when hearing caller calls through VRS right?

vwbug19 · 08-16-2009, 01:09 AM

i was ordering a netbook from purple website and i was given a 5 letter/numbeer discount code and entered it but the discount code doesnt work!! why did the purpleteam giving me an invalid code because it is expiring this monday for cool price of 149.00 its only till monday any idea?

dark · 08-16-2009, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwbug19

i was ordering a netbook from purple website and i was given a 5 letter/numbeer discount code and entered it but the discount code doesnt work!! why did the purpleteam giving me an invalid code because it is expiring this monday for cool price of 149.00 its only till monday any idea?

Actually, you have to wait till this monday to use that discount ur rep get it. If you arent sure, please contact them back for clarify

dark · 08-16-2009, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkf747

I've got my email set up with them. However, I don't think it pages you when you get a VP TO VP call. It only pages when hearing caller calls through VRS right?

Nope, it can get done by v2v or VRS either ones.

P.S the one you recent said, its sorenson's signmail for VRS only.

Chevy57 · 08-16-2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vwbug19

i was ordering a netbook from purple website and i was given a 5 letter/numbeer discount code and entered it but the discount code doesnt work!! why did the purpleteam giving me an invalid code because it is expiring this monday for cool price of 149.00 its only till monday any idea?

vwbug19, I will contact my Purple manager about it.

vwbug19 · 08-17-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

vwbug19, I will contact my Purple manager about it.

now i know why is the code cant be used by other person so it is per user only you have to call purple to get it i ordered netbook at 149.00 today fyi for those users it expires 8pm pt
good luck

***sablescort*** · 08-18-2009, 03:30 AM

Hey I just saw a demo for the P3 netbook and it's awesome. How about a downloadable P3 software for regular laptops. I'd really love to have the P3 software running on my Gateway FX laptop even if I gotta lug the big boy anywhere lol.

Is Purple working on a downloadable version? If so sign me up for that

Edit:...Never mind I found out I could get P3 on the FX...Sowwy I been sooo behind on VP news for quite a long time lol....

Chevy57 · 08-20-2009, 11:14 PM

Purple HQ said that P3 9-inch Mini netbook is no longer to sell. now sell 10-inch Mini netbook which includes 160 GB HDD and six-cell battery. Sell at $149.00 each. no tax and free shipping. D-link router cost $20.00 in option. I don't know which one is Dell Mini 10v or Mini 10. I will find out what s tech specs.

IloveVP · 08-21-2009, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

Purple HQ said that P3 9-inch Mini netbook is no longer to sell. now sell 10-inch Mini netbook which includes 160 GB HDD and six-cell battery. Sell at $149.00 each. no tax and free shipping. D-link router cost $20.00 in option. I don't know which one is Dell Mini 10v or Mini 10. I will find out what s tech specs.

really... Look into this link... Dell Mini 9 Laptop / Netbook

Chevy57 · 08-21-2009, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IloveVP

really... Look into this link... Dell Mini 9 Laptop / Netbook

No, No longer to sell Dell Mini 9 netbook. Now selling Dell Mini 10 netbook which includes 160 GB HDD and 6-Cell battery

dkf747 · 08-21-2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

Purple HQ said that P3 9-inch Mini netbook is no longer to sell. now sell 10-inch Mini netbook which includes 160 GB HDD and six-cell battery. Sell at $149.00 each. no tax and free shipping. D-link router cost $20.00 in option. I don't know which one is Dell Mini 10v or Mini 10. I will find out what s tech specs.

Not a bad deal although I like the 9 inch Mini 9 alot.

Chevy57 · 08-21-2009, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkf747

Not a bad deal although I like the 9 inch Mini 9 alot.

But it s 16 GB SSD. I dont like small GB. New P3 Mini 10 is 160 GB HDD.

IloveVP · 08-21-2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

But it s 16 GB SSD. I dont like small GB. New P3 Mini 10 is 160 GB HDD.

160 GB sounds like a main and only one "computer". Mini is just an execellant thing for a travelling so means that I do not need to use it as a main computer for my daily needs. Therefore 16 GB is plenty for traveling. Let it alone for vp and email and small word/excel processing. That is suffecient enough...

Sideoutdude16 · 08-21-2009, 07:27 PM

They are pulling Mini 12 out of their line and putting Mini 9 back in the line which is thrilling news. I have upgraded my netbook to 64gb ssd, replaced the wifi card to an N networking card where you would have to disassemble the netbook in order to do that. my next project to be doing an internal GPS soldered on my wwan card.

I'm using Windows 7 on it without any problems.

IloveVP · 08-22-2009, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sideoutdude16

They are pulling Mini 12 out of their line and putting Mini 9 back in the line which is thrilling news. I have upgraded my netbook to 64gb ssd, replaced the wifi card to an N networking card where you would have to disassemble the netbook in order to do that. my next project to be doing an internal GPS soldered on my wwan card.

I'm using Windows 7 on it without any problems.

Is an N networking card working well with a 108 mb wireless router?

LDNanna · 08-22-2009, 03:02 AM

aw darn, I spent 199.00

Buffie · 08-22-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boult

Hey Purple Guys... I read the FAQ and found out that Purple Netbook is offered for free the same way MVP is offered for free.

The reason for the price is that if a customer want 2nd one, then they can purchase 2nd one.

READ THE FAQ!
https://support.purple.us:9261/sd/sh...ails.sd?id=602

From: https://support.purple.us:9261/sd/Ad....sd?solID=2706
Title : P3 Purple Netbook
Topic : How much does Purple Netbook cost?
Created on : May 01 2009
The cost of the Purple Netbook will depend upon what programs you are eligible for. Many eligible people will be able to get them for free. Check out the Purple Communications Store (www.store.purple.us) for updated prices.

From: https://support.purple.us:9261/sd/Ad....sd?solID=2708
Title : P3 Purple Netbook
Topic : Can I get more than one Purple Netbook?
Created on : May 01 2009
While we can only provide up to one free Purple Netbook per Hands On user, you will be able to purchase additional Purple Netbooks from the Purple Communications Store (www.store.purple.us)

https://support.purple.us:9261/sd/Ad....sd?solID=2710
Title : P3 Purple Netbook
Topic : Can deaf or hard of hearing people get a Free Purple Netbook?
Created on : May 01 2009
Yes. Hands On users may qualify to receive a free Purple Netbook through the “Purple Connections” program. This process is the same as the “Purple Connections” program for MVP. Make sure you log in at hovrs.com and select “Purple Netbook” to be put into the Purple Netbook line. The Purple Netbook will also be available for purchase from the Purple Communications Store (www.store.purple.us).

And by the way... it is not out for public yet... it is currently in "test market" mode.
https://support.purple.us:9261/sd/Ad....sd?solID=2704
Title : P3 Purple Netbook
Topic : How do I get my Purple Netbook?
Created on : May 01 2009
Once our market test is complete we will make the Purple Netbook with P3 generally available. When this happens you will be able to purchase the Purple Netbook online in the Purple Communications store. Hands On users may also qualify to receive a free Purple Netbook through the “Purple Connections” program. This process is the same as the Purple Connections process for MVP. Make sure you log in at hovrs.com and select Purple Netbook to be put into the Purple Netbook line.

I cant find where you go to apply for a free purple netbook P3 like for MVP. It says to go to hovrs.com and I dont see purple connection program for purple netbook there. Is this true? Please let me know. Thanks.

CandySkyer · 08-24-2009, 05:25 PM

Purple netbook is actually mini 10, not 9. we got it and its not Mini 9. disappointed that it cant be upgraded to 2GB since its a fixed ram.
we didnt realize until that mini 9 is no longer in market with purple. but its really nice netbook for good price.

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 & Mini 10v Netbook Product Details

this is what purple netbook is.

deafmarathoner · 08-24-2009, 09:07 PM

Purple netbook is actually mini 10, not 9. we got it and its not Mini 9. disappointed that it cant be upgraded to 2GB since its a fixed ram.
we didnt realize until that mini 9 is no longer in market with purple. but its really nice netbook for good price.

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 & Mini 10v Netbook Product Details

this is what purple netbook is.
--------------------------------------------------------------------

Which one is it sold by Purple, the mini 10 or the mini 10v? There is a difference between the two.

Thanks.

08-18-2009, 03:30 AM	#318 (permalink)
*sablescort* Joe Isuzu sold me this?! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Found my way back home to Knoxville...heh! Posts: 3,452	Hey I just saw a demo for the P3 netbook and it's awesome. How about a downloadable P3 software for regular laptops. I'd really love to have the P3 software running on my Gateway FX laptop even if I gotta lug the big boy anywhere lol. Is Purple working on a downloadable version? If so sign me up for that Edit:...Never mind I found out I could get P3 on the FX...Sowwy I been sooo behind on VP news for quite a long time lol.... __________________ "Organized money hates me--and I welcome their hatred." - Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945) 2001 Rodeo-2.2 Holden 4 cyl/5-speed MUA stick/RWD 2001 ZX2 Escort-2.0 Zetec 4 cyl/5-speed MTX stick/FWD "I never gave anybody hell! I just told the truth and they thought it was hell." <--Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) Obama: FDR for the 21st Century...Bring on the New Deal II!

08-20-2009, 11:14 PM	#319 (permalink)
Chevy57 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Buckeye State Posts: 5,425	Purple HQ said that P3 9-inch Mini netbook is no longer to sell. now sell 10-inch Mini netbook which includes 160 GB HDD and six-cell battery. Sell at $149.00 each. no tax and free shipping. D-link router cost $20.00 in option. I don't know which one is Dell Mini 10v or Mini 10. I will find out what s tech specs. __________________

08-24-2009, 05:25 PM	#329 (permalink)
CandySkyer Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 11	Purple netbook is actually mini 10, not 9. we got it and its not Mini 9. disappointed that it cant be upgraded to 2GB since its a fixed ram. we didnt realize until that mini 9 is no longer in market with purple. but its really nice netbook for good price. Dell Inspiron Mini 10 & Mini 10v Netbook Product Details this is what purple netbook is. Last edited by CandySkyer; 08-24-2009 at 06:15 PM.

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08-13-2009, 12:07 AM	#305 (permalink)
LDNanna Everything purple is mine Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 887	I took Purple Netbook to the hospital, work, favorite burger joint - Wow! Connects everywhere so far. I installed (downloaded) the Windows Messenger, and even was able to use it to connect with old friends using the Netbook camera and IM. My hearing friends are envious. hahaha, not kidding though. I have mostly used the text relay, cause I still a littly shy about my signing and whether my makeup is on on right If I miss a call, I get "Purple Mail" which is ASL or an AIM instant message. OK, I dont work for the company like some guys, but it must be a great job. I love this Netbook thing. If you haven't tried one, you should. Text Relay, VRS, and VCO and P2P, whats not to love. It surfs great too. I am using it now.

08-13-2009, 12:21 AM	#307 (permalink)
LDNanna Everything purple is mine Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 887	So true! Of course, I was late deaf, too. ha, think it shows a tardy trait? I told the kids to go to Wal Mart.

08-13-2009, 12:31 AM	#309 (permalink)
LDNanna Everything purple is mine Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 887	started in 1990, tease me is ok. I like you. You are Harry Potter fan. (Trust Snape)What's not to like? I had a cholesteatoma in r ear, and ear trauma in L ear.

08-13-2009, 01:10 PM	#310 (permalink)
dkf747 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: DC Area Posts: 752	I've been using it for a while now. I'm loving this netbook so far. The P3 software needs updating. We need missed calls, or an "answering machine". Would love to be able to drag P3 to my larger external monitor when at home. Even without these updates I like it a lot. Would also be cool to develop some kind of flasher to work with it via USB. In the future I wonder if it can be built in? I know that this netbook is a regular Dell, so not likely to ever have a flasher built in, so why not someone develop one that works via USB and somehow flashes existing home flashing devices that we have? This netbook is better than other wirelesss VP's that I have seen so far. Purple has a winning idea!

08-13-2009, 09:11 PM	#311 (permalink)
LDNanna Everything purple is mine Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 887	If you go to Purple website, sign in and add info with IM from your phone (if you have one) you can get a page when you miss a call. You also may get Purple Mail if you miss a call. Are you using their router or did you have your own? Contact Purple, they explain all of this. They are very, very helpful. In two weeks I got follow up call from Purple to make sure all is ok. Never answer my emails at all, but good otherwise.

08-16-2009, 01:09 AM	#313 (permalink)
vwbug19 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 108	i was ordering a netbook from purple website and i was given a 5 letter/numbeer discount code and entered it but the discount code doesnt work!! why did the purpleteam giving me an invalid code because it is expiring this monday for cool price of 149.00 its only till monday any idea?

08-21-2009, 07:27 PM	#325 (permalink)
Sideoutdude16 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9	They are pulling Mini 12 out of their line and putting Mini 9 back in the line which is thrilling news. I have upgraded my netbook to 64gb ssd, replaced the wifi card to an N networking card where you would have to disassemble the netbook in order to do that. my next project to be doing an internal GPS soldered on my wwan card. I'm using Windows 7 on it without any problems.

08-22-2009, 03:02 AM	#327 (permalink)
LDNanna Everything purple is mine Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 887	aw darn, I spent 199.00

08-24-2009, 09:07 PM	#330 (permalink)
deafmarathoner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: VolNation Posts: 13	Purple netbook is actually mini 10, not 9. we got it and its not Mini 9. disappointed that it cant be upgraded to 2GB since its a fixed ram. we didnt realize until that mini 9 is no longer in market with purple. but its really nice netbook for good price. *Dell Inspiron Mini 10 & Mini 10v* Netbook Product Details this is what purple netbook is. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Which one is it sold by Purple, the mini 10 or the mini 10v? There is a difference between the two. Thanks.