$160 netbook

[Jarod Wilson]

On Thursday 05 March 2009 12:40:22 Tom Metro wrote:
> jay-R5TnC2l8y5lBDgjK7y7TUQ at public.gmane.org wrote:
> > Tom Metro wrote:
> >> Which model did you get and how do you like it?
> > 
> > The mini just has the single core 1.6 atom. But I do find its more
> > than enough to be my primary moble platform. My full size 1420n has
> > been delegated to couch and bed duty, the mini goes with me
> > everywhere.
> > 
> > The ubuntu hybrid that dell uses is also pretty well done.
> 
> So your netbook is made by Dell, I gather? I knew Dell came out with a 
> netbook, but I wouldn't say it is well enough known yet to be referred 
> to by its "first name." When I hear "mini" I think Mac mini.

Likewise.

I've played with the Dell Mini side-by-side w/my Acer Aspire One. The
keyboard on the Dell *sucks* by comparison for anyone who does anything
semi-extensive on the command line, since they move keys around a bit.
The AAO leaves keys more or less in the expected places, but the alpha
keys might be a touch smaller as a result. I was actually eyeing an HP
2133 w/a Via C7-M ULV proc, since its got an even better looking keyboard
than the AAO (same std layout, but slightly larger), a 1280x800 9" screen
and an expresscard slot, all for $250, but then newegg stopped carrying it
-- those must have been clearance prices. :(

Still pretty happy w/my AAO though.

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Jarod Wilson
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