[mdlug] Netbook suggestions (and uhappy laptop)

[Brandon]

I second the Wind.  I bought one around the time they came out and I 
haven't looked back.  It has the same as everything else's netbook 
specs, (1.6GHZ Intel Atom, 1GB RAM, 120GB HD) but the nice thing is it's 
keyboard is 95% size so you can actually type on it.  Comes with a 2 
partition XP setup (one for use and one for "restore") which I 
immediately removed and replaced with Linux Mint XFCE.  Added another 
1GB of RAM (it has "remove this sticker to void your warranty" screw 
holes that you have to go through just to open the thing).  The only 
trouble is that under XP the wireless module (RTL8187 or RTL8187SE, 
depending) works great but can be flaky at least under Mint / Ubuntu.  
You should be able to find the U-100 for around $300.

Of course Verizon and the other carriers are scrambling to release HP 
and Dell's offerings.  I've heard the Dell Mini is nice overall.

Good luck,

Brandon

Robert Adkins wrote:
> 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
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>> 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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