[mdlug] Netbook suggestions (and uhappy laptop)

[Robert Adkins]

MSI has a nice series of netbooks, I believe called the "Wind" series. 

The computer store that I work Saturdays at, Computer Direct on John R just
south of 14 Mile, carries that line. They have a White cased model in stock,
it's possible to have them special order in a Blue, Pink or Black model as
well. It looks pretty slick and is well equipped for being $299 (..or maybe
$399, I don't do sales so I don't memorize the prices.)

They leave it running all day long and unlike the full laptops, these little
machines run at room temperature.

Regards,
Rob


> -----Original Message-----
> From: mdlug-bounces at mdlug.org 
> [mailto:mdlug-bounces at mdlug.org] On Behalf Of Ingles, Raymond
> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 12:14 PM
> To: MDLUG's Main discussion list
> Subject: [mdlug] Netbook suggestions (and uhappy laptop)
> 
> I think my wife may have killed our laptop. It was showing 
> signs of overheating last time it worked (she had it on a 
> pillow on her lap, blocking the inlet vent). Now it won't 
> boot if there's a hard drive connected - I've tried two 
> different drives. I think it'll boot off a CD/DVD, but it's 
> of limited utility then. Any suggestions for troubleshooting?
> 
>  In other news, come xmas I think I'll get her a netbook. 
> Less likely to overheat and will do all the things she cares 
> to do. Linux is no problem, I just need something that'll 
> capably netsurf and connect to our Windows machine via RDP. 
> Anyone have any suggestions or tips on that front?
> 
>  Sincerely,
> 
>  Ray Ingles                                           (313) 227-2317
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