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Need a new netbook for work

  • 19-10-2009 09:05PM
    #1
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭


    My eeePc 2G Surf decided it doesn't want to charge the battery any more therefore I'm in the market for a new netbook.

    * I'll be using linux for work so it must have good support for a Ubuntu type distro, therefore I'd try avoid Samsungs or any others that are troublesome.
    * Maybe with an Atom, my last Celeron was painfully slow. 1GB ram is fine.
    * Don't want mechanical hard drives, moving parts, would prefer solid state as it'd be one less thing to break.
    * Not looking for lots of storage space, just a GB or 2 over the OS is fine, I carry a usb key at all times anyways.
    * I loved the tiny size of the 7", therefore I'd not be looking for anything bigger.
    * Not looking for bells and whistles, the old one never left the van when i got home in the evenings.


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  • #2
    Orion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,807 ✭✭✭✭Orion


    The Acer Aspire is a decent netbook. 2 friends of mine have them. It comes with a crappy distro just like Asus but takes UNR or Crunchee fine.


  • #3
    henbane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,636 ✭✭✭henbane


    Another vote for the aspire here. Purchased a couple for my family and they are nice kit. Linpus is a bit pants but there are plenty of distros out there which will run happily.


  • #4
    E39MSport
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭E39MSport


    This was discussed ad nauseam recently. Think the Samsung NC family came out on top.

    EDIT: - scatch this. missed the SS requirement.
    EDIT2: - and the avoid samsung bit.

    I'll get back in me box.


  • #5
    zing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,095 ✭✭✭zing


    I know you're not looking for anything bigger than a 7" screen but there's some good deals to be had on Dell Mini's via their outlet store atm. They are refurbs/returns but do come with a 1year warranty by default (same as you get 'new' models).

    The Mini 1011's with 8GB SSD & ubuntu usually go for €163 before VAT (~ €200 incl vat). If there's a few listed on the site hunt for one with a 6 cell battery (most will have 3 cell) and maybe a wireless card upgrade. These aren't as common but do get listed from time to time.

    A lot of people may be put off by refurbs but they're great value for that price


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    If you end up with no other choice than a Samsung I can help you out. I did a lot of work on the NC20 and N130 and I had / have both of them running perfectly, including hotkeys etc.

    There's a good page here that will give you a general indication of issues you might find with various netbooks:

    https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport/Machines/Netbooks


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  • #7
    ravydavygravy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭ravydavygravy


    I have fedora running on my Samsung NC10, everything worked out of the box. You could easily replace the hard drive with a SSD - one of my friends has dine it already.


  • #8
    niallb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭niallb


    I have both an Asus 701 and an Acer Aspire One.
    There is a bit of difference in size, but not that awkward.
    I tend to use the Aspire One at home, but use my EEE 701 when I'm on a job.
    I'm running Jolicloud on it which is an Ubuntu Jaunty install with all repositories available.
    (I actually run this on both, but am testdriving moblin on the Acer atm)

    I also like the smaller SS, as I can take an image of the drive, and do a fresh install
    before connecting to a new client's network ensuring no cross infection or data leakage.

    BTW, I upgraded my 701 battery to a 6 cell, and still have the original one which has seen very little use. Might it be of use to you?


  • #9
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    Prob gonna opt for the 10' Dell mini's, the refurbished ones are selling for €163 in the Dell outlet store


  • #10
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    Ordered the 10" Dell Mini, quite happy with it, its quite huge when compared to my eeePC. Atom chip is nice and quick also.

    Now to find a guide to install a different distro, I believe the graphics adapter is quite troublesome. Anyone have a guide for the getting latest Ubuntu 9.10 NBR to run?


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