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Getting a new netbook - Etheryte - 10-17-2009
Hey,
I've been looking for a good net-book to satisfy me with both a large enough screen and a small price tag, as it's intended just for web surfing on the go. For quite a while there hasn't been one on the local market here, but I believe I've found it now - MSI X-Slim X320.
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Specs are over here
My problem is - it comes preinstalled with Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. I plan on switching, most likely to Suse or a flavor of Ubuntu. My problem is that I have never converted a laptop system myself before, I don't know what problems might I run into.
So I'd ask for suggestions what to look out for and what do I need to do in general. I'm planning ahead, I'll probably buy it somewhere in the next month.
RE: Getting a new netbook - DAMINK™ - 10-17-2009
Network may be a problem? Have wireless (if not built in) and hard wired from boot i say (just for safety). Beyond that hopefully you should be ok.
Linux is getting better and better for newer systems and hardware drivers etc.
RE: Getting a new netbook - Tom - 10-17-2009
(10-17-2009, 03:35 AM)DAMINK™ Wrote: Network may be a problem? Have wireless (if not built in) and hard wired from boot i say (just for safety). Beyond that hopefully you should be ok.
Linux is getting better and better for newer systems and hardware drivers etc.
I have a lenovo s10 and I run windows 7 on it, I loveeeee it.
RE: Getting a new netbook - Omniscient - 10-17-2009
Specs are crap. It's an Atom processor with 2GB ram running Vista for $599. I would rather get a Dell Mini 10 for about $350. For $599 you can do a lot better.
RE: Getting a new netbook - MatseN1 - 10-17-2009
If you gonna buy it you should buy masive extra memory! And windows 7
RE: Getting a new netbook - Gone - 10-17-2009
I just got a Eee pc (Highest end) for 499. Came with Xp 160 gig hdd. You could get one of those. Then just clone the HDD to a new one, and install Suse or Ubuntu.
RE: Getting a new netbook - Raptor Jesus - 10-17-2009
Well, I'd wait for the Nvidia Tegra to be mainstream in netbooks. It will give you a huge performance boost. I think there are a few companies who sell tegra netbooks so look out for those.
RE: Getting a new netbook - Etheryte - 10-17-2009
I don't need it to be a high-end system, I need it to be exactly what it is - very portable, light and presentable. My main concern is running into any problems when switching to Unix (drivers etc.), so I'd need advice on that.
RE: Getting a new netbook - Omniscient - 10-17-2009
Check out today sellout.woot.com
http://sellout.woot.com/
Acer Aspire 10" for $225 with XP and 1gb ram. Good specs overall and amazing price.
RE: Getting a new netbook - nevets04 - 10-17-2009
Looks like you can rip that thing in half
(10-17-2009, 11:07 PM)Omniscient Wrote: Check out today sellout.woot.com
http://sellout.woot.com/
Acer Aspire 10" for $225 with XP and 1gb ram. Good specs overall and amazing price.
I dont even need a new computer. but at the price, how can I not get it? O.o