Comments on TECH SOURCE FROM BOHOL: 3 Must Have Linux-powered Netbooks

hp mini 1000 with ubuntu-based MIE

2008-11-01T03:48:00.000+08:00

hp mini 1000 with ubuntu-based MIE

Will not buy any netbook or laptop that comes with...

2008-08-23T03:56:00.000+08:00

Will not buy any netbook or laptop that comes with anything smelling of Novell, M$ and Intel. A previous post said used Thinkpad X-series are plentiful, will do that.

I'm thinking Acer Aspire One but a google check on...

2008-08-23T02:19:00.000+08:00

I'm thinking Acer Aspire One but a google check on the Linpus OS mentioned that it is a Fedora hack which begs the question of whether or not Mono is included by default or otherwise in the OS and apps. Is there a way to check this on the actual laptop when in the store, ie, perhaps via an x-term? TIA

Thanks all for the response. @mangz74: It will sur...

2008-08-22T16:55:00.000+08:00

Thanks all for the response.

@mangz74: It will surely come with Linux. The question is, what distro they will use. My guess would still be Ubuntu.

@Greg: Thanks a lot for the suggestions. Lenovo S10 indeed looks good, and it's from a trusted brand. I'll surely inquire about it as soon as it's out.

I already have a laptop, a 15" Macbook Pro and installed Linux in it. I always bring it if I travel light, but if I have a lot to carry, I sometimes left it at home. So, I thought a netbook would be a perfect travel companion (macbook replacement) because it's small, yet powerful.

I still haven't seen much confirmed info about the...

2008-08-22T14:24:00.000+08:00

I still haven't seen much confirmed info about the Dell yet, thanks for sharing. Just Engadget rumors.

The Lenovo Ideapad S10 is available in other countries just not mine. Try lenovo.com to see if you can find it in yours.

Lenovo Ideapad S10 looks impressive too if you go ...

2008-08-22T14:14:00.000+08:00

Lenovo Ideapad S10 looks impressive too if you go into the unreleased stuff.

MSI Wind (not the desktop version of course) is also a winner.

Winner? Well I would say the Lenovo Ideapad S10 if you can wait. I have an old IBM Thinkpad T40 and the quality of the machine is great compared to my old (newer) laptop. I bought it used after my Dell Inspiron crapped out.

If you could deal with a little tinkering I would just skip the netbook and pick up an old Thinkpad X-series (X31,X41,X60,X61) If you spend some time shoping you can get one with all the accessories, so you have more features and power then a atom based new notebook. It will be only slightly bigger and hardly much heavier if any. Asus 1000 series I thought was 3.5 pounds. I think old 12" ultraportables are close to that. My 14" thin and light is only 4.5 pounds. (You need to install linux of course, which will work great on this old hardware)

If you still want something smaller and will wait maybe the Ideapad S10 which is 2.5 pounds. I am biased. I like IBM/Lenovo stuff now.

Or how about a Nokia N810. It is so small it is pocketable. It isn't a laptop it is a handheld. Just throwing out some ideas.

If you want small, why not get something for your pocket? If you got to carry it in a bag, like a laptop, why not just get a full size used one with a new battery?

I have the original EeePC and I love it, especiall...

2008-08-22T04:46:00.000+08:00

I have the original EeePC and I love it, especially after installing Debian Lenny onto it with a full KDE, which increased its productivity immensely.

But please stop calling it a netbook, its a notebook. Netbook is for those who fear Linux and think that term will somehow make it different. These are full notebook computers, and only Microsoft wants you to believe otherwise.

Can't wait for the Dell E. Our hospital works wit...

2008-08-22T01:57:00.000+08:00

Can't wait for the Dell E. Our hospital works with almost 95% Dell computers. We will see this on our desk soon....I'm so excited. I just hope the sell this with Linux preinstalled.