Getting a new netbook

[Etheryte]

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.



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.

[DAMINK™]

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.

[Tom]

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.

[Omniscient]

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.

[MatseN1]

If you gonna buy it you should buy masive extra memory! And windows 7

[Gone]

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.

[Raptor Jesus]

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.

[Etheryte]

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.

[Omniscient]

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Acer Aspire 10" for $225 with XP and 1gb ram. Good specs overall and amazing price.

[nevets04]

Looks like you can rip that thing in half

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