I don't think you'll find any/many dual-core netbooks, all the ones I've seen use the 270 chip, which is hyperthreaded but single-core (don't be confused by the kernel's recognition of hyperthreading which will show cpu0 and cpu1). I got one of those MSI Wind Net-stations (the barebones desktop, ~$150 at newegg) and it is a dandy. Is there something in particular you need out of the graphics, which you're concerned about? I got some type of hardware acceleration out of the box, using the latest ubuntu 9.04 I had burned and installed. Looks good, I think I'm only driving 1280x1024 though. I do wish it had a second video-out. There are Atom board out there which take expansion, too :) But the MSI Wind desktop models (the *newer* one is dual-core, look carefully at the specs b/c they did make a 270-chipped model first, AFAICT) are pretty easy to setup and has been perfectly reliable (mine is in a filthy environment, but only for a few weeks so far). Like many laptops, the fan kicks as you actually use the CPU more, and I've read that some extra thermal paste done carefully (some mods include massive heatsinks too of course) can reduce this. The dual-core barebones model I got (cpu in place, didn't notice if it was socketed or soldered) even includes a wifi antennae. If they only supported 64-bit and 8GB RAM, eh? :)
Best of luck, Ben PS - I am confused about your question. You seem to be questioning the vendors, but speak of quality control. I bought from NewEgg, but yes, also have experience shopping with the vendors you listed, and they're all about the same, although NewEgg and others seem more "agile" which only shows up when there are problems/confusions. If you watch the sales on dealnews or techbargains or whatever you will probably see it. What they call the "Nettop 100" model seems to be the Atom 330 dual-core. Looks like the regular price is now $150 at newegg, I think I saw $143 on sale and the single-core earlier model is in the $120's now, on sale... with many of these places, be sure to compare the free-shipping items, if you haven't, since the shipping cost could exceed other price differences :) Not always of course! Hard drives are so cheap now, if you need a new drive don't forget to look at the larger sizes; the smaller ones are often more expensive lately, unless someone's dumping stock. Some kind of secret profit against those who do not evolve their system specs accordingly when they buy more systems or parts =/ On Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 4:25 PM, Jim K 12 <[email protected]> wrote: > would anybody have a nettbook with intel graphics that they could bring > tonight for a quic k demo. I am thinking of getting a cheap barebones msi > system with an atom 330 dual prcoessor and and intel 950 GMA graqphics. > While double checking the graphics I found several which might be better, > though quality control is probably lacking. Does anyone have experience > shopping with Systemmax (TigerDirect, CompUSA, Circuit City). If so what > were the results. I know in my price range the quality will be on the low > side. I want dual core, 1-2Gb ram and at least 100Gb SATA 7200rpm disk. I > have a CD/DVD drive. It will be a Linux box so no need for a complete system > with O/S. I have seen several Intel Atom 330 systems for around $200, and > that is my target. I already have mouse, keyboard, crt, etc. I will upgrade > to LCD screen when I have the money. > Jim K > Neil Parker wrote: > >> So are we back at MrO's place this week? >> >> - Neil Parker >> _______________________________________________ >> EUGLUG mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > EUGLUG mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug >
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