I have been thinking about getting one but haven't looked into it much yet.
The Atom N550 processor just came out, first of this month I think.  This is
a dual core operatign at 1.5 ghz with a claimed battery life similar to the
single core N450.  So you might want to look into the availability of the
new processor.

>From engadget:

HP Mini 210 and Mini 5103 w/ dual-core Atom
power<http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/hp-mini-210-and-mini-5103-officially-announced-with-dual-core-at/>

I would like something with a dual-core and a better graphics processor that
would also run Unbuntu.

Kevin

On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 8:58 AM, Steele, Thomas C <tste...@manteno5.org>wrote:

> While the cost, size and battery life make netbooks appealing, they should
> not be considered drop-in replacements for traditional desktops or laptops.
>  Some things to note...
>
> Most have reduced size keys (approx 85%) and the screen size is not the
> same ratio as a standard monitor or projector so there tends to be some
> stretch/distortion on the screen when using it with a projector (or the
> projector cuts off part of the screen).  Also, the processors are very slow
> compared to most laptops/desktops - for basic office type applications and
> websurfing this is not a big deal, but could be an issue if multi-tasking
> and/or running processor intensive operations (like major spreadsheet
> recalculations).
>
> Personally I love my netbook but would never use it for my primary
> computer.  For me it works best to take to meetings, to use while traveling,
> etc. in situations where I need a small footprint and long battery life
> (works great on a plane!!).
>
> -TS
>
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>
> Hi,
>
> Any recommendations or warnings about netbooks?  We are
> looking into getting a few for  staff use at professional
> development sessions and to hook up to a projector for
> presentations (PowerPoint, etc.).  If they work with our
> Novell network and other software, we would be getting more
> as replacements when our mobile lab dies.
>
> Thanks,
>
> J.Pod.
>
>
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