I second that...... On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 9:27 AM, Manny<[email protected]> wrote: > I hear nothing but good things about the Asus EeePC 1000HE. It's a > little under $400 retail. Don't know what the model number of the > Asus you mention is. That one would be my first choice, reviews > mention 8+ hours battery life. > > Make sure you check the keyboard configuration of the model you get, > especially if your a touch typist as some of them have moved the > Function keys and sometimes have shift keys it awkward places. > > Personally I'd stay away from the Acer (8.9 inch screen) and MS Wind. > I own a first generation Asus EeePC 701. Purchased a Lenovo S-10 for > my father in-law over the xmas , was really impressed with the screen > and keyboard.. Make sure you check that they have Linux friendly > hardware as lately there have been many new comers to the netbook > space but most run XP. > > Good luck on your search. > > --Manny > > On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 1:01 AM, Topher Craig<[email protected]> wrote: >> Hi, it has been a few months since I've made the meetings. Have been busy >> at classes, interning, and meeting with the RCC Association for Computing >> Machinery. I need to get a good netbook: I look to access email and do >> programming homework with great mobility, and will probably wipe out >> whatever operating system is on it, and install Ubuntu. I am on a budget, >> and have found some deals: >> an Asus EEE PC 1000 160 GB Hard Disk, refurbished for $250 >> an HP Mini 1115NR 16GB storage, $260 >> Acer Aspire ONE A110-1834 - 16 GB storage $220 from Sams Club >> MSI Wind U100-420 US 120 GB Hard Disk, $ 257 >> >> Have you had experience with any of these? Any big red flags? >> I have heard from some of you that the mini is great, but the minuscule >> battery is troubling >> >> Much thanks in advance, >> Topher >> _______________________________________________ >> LinuxUsers mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers >> > _______________________________________________ > LinuxUsers mailing list > [email protected] > http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers >
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