Sylvania GNET41601XB 10-Inch Magni Black G-Netbook - 3 Cell Battery

by Sylvania

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001QFYD9C
• Item model number: GNET41601XB
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,793 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 16, 2006

Product Description

The SYLVANIA g netbook MAGNI is the newest SYLVANIA g netbook, joining a family of devices focused on productivity, mobility and effortless Internet access. Smaller and lighter than a laptop, the g netbook can be used anywhere life takes you. Access pictures, music movies and the web without the bulk of a laptop. Still under 3 lbs, the sleek new g netbook is perfect for a second or third device for kids, for students, for travelers, for anyone fitting affordably into today's connected and on-the-go lifestyle.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice Netbook , appropriately priced for 10" screen, May 25, 2009

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Ecofriendly (Fresno CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sylvania GNET41601XB 10-Inch Magni Black G-Netbook - 3 Cell Battery (Personal Computers)

I got this 10" laptop for under $300. I am very much impressed by the features. I think its worth its price...

The only problem i came across now is that web cam doesn't work with the hot key button, its a software problem, and now I will have to call the customer service.....160 GB and wifi and very light weight.. i think its better than 8.9" screen size, which you might get cheaper but it way too small...10" is the perfect and you can take it all around ur house with wireless internet. I would recommend this netbook without any reservations. hope this helps.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent Netbook, Horrible Warranty Repair Experience, May 1, 2010

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D. Ellis (Hendersonville, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sylvania GNET41601XB 10-Inch Magni Black G-Netbook - 3 Cell Battery (Personal Computers)

I purchased my Netbook (GNET41601XB) in July new-in-box from an Ebay vendor (and unfortunately for me, not Amazon) enjoyed it greatly for the few months I used it. That all came to an end in February of 2010 when a "framework Error" occurred and prevented me from opening most applications. The netbook also no longer recognized the WiFi or soundboard, rendering the netbook useless for my work-related needs. I contacted Digital Gadgets and was promptly sent a postage paid return slip. However, after sending the unit in for the warranty repair, I became concerned as Digital Gadgets would no longer return my emails (and later my phone calls as the calls are directed to a voice mail system; no live person ever answers despite being made during "business hours"). This was February and now being the beginning of May and a dozen emails and another dozen voice mails later, I can only presume the unit has been essentially stolen. As Digital Gadgets doesn't return my (polite and professional) emails or voice mails, I am quite certain I know who the culprits are.

All in all, the Sylvania Magni is a useful netbook, but if you ever need repair regardless of any existing manufacturers warranty, take it to a local repair shop or you could be in the same boat.

In fairness, if I DO receive communication from Digital Gadgets or better yet, my netbook (repaired or not), I will edit this review accordingly. Until then, this is my review of the Sylvania GNET41601XB Magni G netbook and those companies that "support" it.

Edited on 05/14/10: Well, I received this netbook back after 3 months of waiting. Actually, I think it's a different unit as my original one had a rubber piece fall off the bottom and this unit still has that piece. Of course, that's fine with me. The technician that called informed me that the person I was trying to contact was no longer working with them, though you would think his workload would have been transferred to someone else within a reasonable amount of time.
At least the unit I have now works and has been put back into use. Unfortunately, during the extensive wait, I had to purchase a Gateway netbook (that my wife now uses).

Again, the Sylvania G netbook is a decent product but with dubious warranty work. Opt for a local repair shop if you need work done.

4.0 out of 5 stars Meets all expectations!, September 21, 2010

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Chad - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sylvania GNET41601XB 10-Inch Magni Black G-Netbook - 3 Cell Battery (Personal Computers)

I have waited years to finally purchase a netbook. I am an IT professional who uses PCs frequently. My hang up with buying a netbook was the fact that technology becomes obsolete so fast.

Well this little companion, with only 1 GB of RAM and a 3 hour battery certainly meets my remote computing requirements. I bought my version as "refurbished" and it has been a month of consistent performance and quality.

You can't beat this item for the price!!!