[ale] Current Netbook Options

[Geoffrey]

Vernard Martin wrote:
> m-aaron-r wrote:
>> I recently had to request a spreadsheet document from an
>> associate at an organization I work with.  Very surprisingly,
>> offered the file format choices of ODS _and_ gnumeric!  It
>> turns out the person keeping the records and her partner got
>> fed up with windisease a few years back and they switched
>> to Linux and OOo for all their computer needs.
>>
>> One of their machines is a Acer Aspire One Netbook, but it has
>> been problematic for them, apparently a faulty BIOS flash memory
>> issue that makes the track pad and mouse dysfunctional across
>> all the distros they have tried.  Since the factory fix only lasted for
>> a week, they are looking to replace the device.
>>
>> I sent them a Netbook comparison & review article from an
>> older Linux format issue, but also promised to ask here for
>> current recommendations for Linux  netbooks or mini notebooks.
>>   
> Its not really a netbook but its in the same family: The Acer Aspire 
> 1410 that I have.
> http://www.liliputing.com/2009/09/acer-aspire-1410-review.html
> 
> I put 4GB of RAM in it and a 500GB hard drive. Its 11.6" which means 
> 100% full size keys which is a must for someone with large hands and 
> fingers like me. Its also 1366x768 resolution which is the same size as 
> most of the low cost 15.6" laptops being sold. *And* I get 5.5 hours of 
> work out of the 6 cell battery under Windows 7 Home Premium. About 4.8 
> hours with stock Ubuntu 9.04. If you use a netbook remix you can get 
> that to around 6 hours of course but I find the netbook remix too 
> limiting for my work style. and I hear you can get a 9 cell battery for 
> it....

Dang Venard, 11.6" at 1366x768, I'd need binoculars to see that. ;)

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

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