On Sun, Mar 11, 2012 at 11:55 AM, Richard England <[email protected]> wrote: > > On 03/10/2012 09:03 PM, Denis Heidtmann wrote: >> I have been getting very frustrated trying to survey the model choices >> of netbooks. Asus has a comparison chart but it lacks the 1200 >> series. If I try to do comparisons using their (very limiting) "pick >> 5", the resulting chart often has lots of missing data, and some >> models cannot be entered. Further, their cryptic model names/numbers >> provide no clues. I am sure that all this is on purpose, but I am not >> sure what that purpose is. >> <end rant> >> >> I am looking for long battery life, no heavy processing demands. >> Have not decided between 10 " and 12". I solicit opinions on typing >> on the 10" vs the 12". I have a low-end 9" that is just terrible to >> type on. Can you knowledgeable folks help me narrow the choices? >> >> Thanks, >> >> -Denis >> _______________________________________________ >> PLUG mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug > > If you are looking at Netbooks, have you considered an ASUS Transformer > Prime? Has a WiFi radio on board a very good display and has a keyboard > accessory that makes it turn into a "netbook" look alike. Add a > Wireless USB device... > > Just a thought. > > ~~R
I appreciate the suggestion, but I do not need a super camera, super video, etc. And a review dated 1/3/12 stated: "XDA forum members collectively erupted in rage yesterday after it was discoverd Asus locked down the Prime’s bootloader. Apparently 128 bit encryption is employed to keep owners from accessing key components and flashing new roms and kernels onto the tablet. The Prime is effectively grounded. This move prevents owners from unlocking the full potential of the tablet. Owners are at the complete mercy of Asus for system updates and improvements (like the current GPS and WiFi bugs). So much for Android being “open”." Not a good thing from a Linux user's perspective. -Denis _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
