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Acer Computer Aspire One AOA110-1295 White

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from www.tigerdirect.com
also, since it has linux, no anti virus software is needed all you have to do is turn it on and use it...no maintenance is needed like with windows machines.
from Bob from NC, clickfrom.buy.com
i got the linpus linux 110 varsion and i love it.
from www.amazon.com
i need windows xp for the work i do, so i swapped the linux os on the eee pc for windows and it took a lot of gyrations to make it work due to the very small ssd capacity.
from www.amazon.com
i have the low memory linux version and i find it is very speedy and very quiet.
from www.amazon.com
after much time and research, i decided on the aa1 mainly because of build quality, and because it had a linux-based variant.

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Positives: Good Portability, Lightweight, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 8.9 in.

2 RECOMMENDED by 11 people for LINU

Acer Computer AOD150-1165 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

$323.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it comes with windows xp but i installed ubuntu linux as well.
from Dan, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: sometime, i wanna try to get linux onto it.
from www.amazon.com
i have it dual booted for windows xp and ubuntu studio linux.
from www.amazon.com
to replace xp with linux, as i wasn't sure it
from www.amazon.com
i did not modify the os or got linux on it (yet) because i'm review what you will be getting right of the box.

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Positives: Good Mouse Quality, Good Portability, Lightweight, Display Size: 10.1 in.

3 RECOMMENDED by 10 people for LINU

Samsung NC10-14ROBL 10.2" Netbook

$368.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i setup a dual boot using the jaunty ubuntu linux nbr (netbook remix), and it works flawlessly.
from Commgod, www.newegg.com
will require little adjustment.winxp ***not vista*** this is a big plus for me, especially with an atom cpuhd partitioned in half makes it bonehead easy to install linux or osxno oddball parts
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i installed opensuse linux on my unit, and it works great.
from www.amazon.com
folks there have installed both linux (various flavors) and windows 7 on the nc10 and found it a very flexible platform.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: good linux support.

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Positives: Excellent Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Lightweight, Display Size: 10 in.

4 RECOMMENDED by 10 people for LINU

Acer Computer AOD150-1577 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

$326.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it comes with windows xp but i installed ubuntu linux as well.
from Snow Keld, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: even though i had problems with the wireless this is still an amazing machine and worth it, i use linux and ubuntu 9.04 works great on this netbook.
from www.amazon.com
to replace xp with linux, as i wasn't sure it
from www.amazon.com
i have a linux dual boot on because it is free and fun, but unless you are already into that, this acer would be a poor place to learn.
from www.amazon.com
i have it dual booted for windows xp and ubuntu studio linux.

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Positives: Good Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Fast, Display Size: 10.1 in.

5 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for LINU

Acer Computer AOD150-1920 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

$335.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it comes with windows xp but i installed ubuntu linux as well.
from www.amazon.com
to replace xp with linux, as i wasn't sure it
from www.amazon.com
i have it dual booted for windows xp and ubuntu studio linux.
from www.amazon.com
i have a linux dual boot on because it is free and fun, but unless you are already into that, this acer would be a poor place to learn.
from www.amazon.com
i did not modify the os or got linux on it (yet) because i'm review what you will be getting right of the box.

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Positives: Nice Portability, Fast, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 10.1 in.

Acer Computer AOD150-1669 Ultra-Portable 10.1" Netbook PC

$434.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
to replace xp with linux, as i wasn't sure it
from www.amazon.com
it comes with windows xp but i installed ubuntu linux as well.
from www.amazon.com
i did not modify the os or got linux on it (yet) because i'm review what you will be getting right of the box.
from www.amazon.com
i have a linux dual boot on because it is free and fun, but unless you are already into that, this acer would be a poor place to learn.
from www.amazon.com
i have it dual booted for windows xp and ubuntu studio linux.

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Positives: Good Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Fast, Display Size: 10.1 in.

Asus Laptop

$1,150.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
the splashtop is nice and lets you boot into a gnu unix/linux desktop without having to boot windows.
from www.bestbuy.com
duel boot system is cool, quickly boot up linux with the touch of a button and your on the web, with pics and music without out having to load windows.
from www.bestbuy.com
facial recognition safety process and linux inbedded are great touch.
from www.bestbuy.com
handles multiple os loads and the express gate feature is nice if you want to play around with linux.
from www.bestbuy.com
i like how i can start the computer with a linux operating system instead of vista.

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Positives: Great Portability, Fast, Strong Graphic Capabilities, Display Size: 15.6 in.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10e 41872NU PC Laptop

Lenovo IdeaPad S10e (41872NU) PC Notebook

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from G money, www.newegg.com
speaking of i put linux on a lexar 4gb ssd expresscard from newegg.com, for 6 bucks free shipping, and it is flawless.
from Koman90, www.newegg.com
the "lenovo quick start" instant on linux os that launches prior to windows for 10 seconds is great for if you just want to browse the web but don't want to wait for windows to start.
from krmit, www.newegg.com
bootup is fast for xp and even faster for the "splashtop" mini linux os.
from Brad, www.newegg.com
can boot straight into splashtop linux in about 5 or 10 seconds and use the browser, skype and picture viewer or boot to windows xp and use a full function os.
from NanDub, www.newegg.com
-- comes with xp home instead of linux, which i personally like better.

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Positives: Good Portability, Great Durability, Lightweight, Weight: 3.09 lb.

Acer Computer AS1410 Aspire 11.6" Notebook PC

$573.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i ordered this laptop to run ubuntu linux.
from www.amazon.com
i spent the first day replacing windows vista with a dual-boot setup of windows 7 (the release candidate) and ubuntu linux.
from www.amazon.com
this system runs vista which is more memory hungry than the windows xp or linux found on most netbooks so 2gb, while enough, doesn't go as far as you might think.
from www.amazon.com
true, the graphics are not the best, but hardware 1080p decoding is there, and since it has been the mainstream for larger notebooks, the drivers are mature and stable, good for running windows or

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Positives: Great Portability, Fast, Large Screen, Weight: 3.1 lb.

Acer Computer AS1410 Aspire 11.6" Notebook PC

$573.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i ordered this laptop to run ubuntu linux.
from www.amazon.com
i spent the first day replacing windows vista with a dual-boot setup of windows 7 (the release candidate) and ubuntu linux.
from www.amazon.com
this system runs vista which is more memory hungry than the windows xp or linux found on most netbooks so 2gb, while enough, doesn't go as far as you might think.
from www.amazon.com
true, the graphics are not the best, but hardware 1080p decoding is there, and since it has been the mainstream for larger notebooks, the drivers are mature and stable, good for running windows or

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Positives: Nice Portability, Fast, Large Screen, Weight: 3.1 lb.

ASUS Eee PC 904HA 884840343271 Notebook

ASUS Eee PC 904HA (884840343271) PC Notebook

$277.00 Est. at Amazon

from N/A, www.newegg.com
for people wishing to dual-boot linux, this isn't a problem, but since i have no reason to use linux and would rather have it all on one partition.
from Justaguyin_nc, www.newegg.com
or just install linux..
from www.amazon.com
i also have an asus 701 running linux.
from www.amazon.com
windows xp- i don't know how to use linux and i wanted to run my windows programs, and its not vista!
from www.amazon.com
i am sharing the hd with windows xp & eeebuntu linux.

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Positives: Excellent Portability, Fast, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 8.9 in.

ASUS G Series G50VT-X6 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo

$1,325.00 Est. at Amazon

from My first 5EGG laptop, www.newegg.com
i don't mind though it made it easier to quad boot vista, 2 linux and an opensolaris disto.
from Ikon, www.newegg.com
also, i dont remember seeing this in the review but it has a linux ( i think ) os built in where you can quick launch the computer without having to load windows, and it still allows you to surf the
from The_Helmet, www.newegg.com
the express gate (linux) quick boot is slick.
from Josh, www.newegg.com
pros: great warranty.linux works well on the laptop.the included driver dvd rocks, it includes a program to install all drivers that are still needed.
from JoBo, www.newegg.com
after reading other reviews at first i was kinda iffy on this thing, but i decided that i'd go ahead and try it, it really is a beautiful laptop, you can configure everything(including the lights),

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Positives: Excellent Portability, Fast, Attractive Design, Display Size: 15.4 in.

ASUS Eee EEEPC1000H-BLK066X 1000H 160G Netbook PC

$312.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
also, i found that while linux is a great operating system with a lot of intuitive features, it wasn't capable of coordinating with certain software that i had at work which would allow me to
from www.amazon.com
-the lack of a cdrom is only disruptive b/c i wanted to add linux but usbs can turn into bootable drives so that's fixed.
from www.amazon.com
after that i may dual boot this with ubuntu linux if i can.
from www.amazon.com
not a toy like the asus 7 inch linux model.
from www.amazon.com
my older asus with linux has repeated errors; this one with xp does not.

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Positives: Good Portability, Fast, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 10 in.

ASUS 10 INCH 1024X600 LED BACKLIGHT INTEL UMA

ASUS 10 INCH 1024X600 (WSVGA) LED BACKLIGHT INTEL UMA GRAPHICINTEL MOBILE CHIPSETI (EPC1002HA-BLK006X) PC Notebook

$518.00 Est. at Amazon

from nilli, www.newegg.com
i installed ubuntu linux 8.10 and the wifi, ethernet, sound are all working fine.
from diavlen, www.newegg.com
(read, "the mouse pad is bigger than the computer!!!!) * runs great with windows or linux.
from Sally jo, www.newegg.com
compatible with the newest linux kernel!
from www.amazon.com
*runs linux flawlessly.
from Rick, www.newegg.com
pros: - good keyboard size (much better than most 9" netbooks) - nice build quality - good keyboard feel, dark metal case, bright screen - great hardware compatibility - i threw linux (xubuntu 09.04)

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Positives: Great Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Lightweight, Display Size: 10 in.

SAMSUNG NC20-21GBK NoteBook VIA Nano U22501.3+GHz

$636.00 Est. at Amazon

from imbroglio, www.newegg.com
i have partitioned for linux, but haven't installed it yet.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: because the hardware is relatively new, and really only available in this netbook and the early hp minis, linux hardware support isn't quite there.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
i will most likely create a partition for linux for programming and windows 7 just for trying out...

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Positives: Excellent Portability, Fast, Large Screen, Weight: 3.3 lb.

MSI Wind U100-641US Black Intel Atom N2701.60GHz

$310.00 Est. at Amazon

from schmickey, www.newegg.com
it also runs ubuntu linux very well.
from MAC, www.newegg.com
(i use an external hp dvd super-multi.) other thoughts: don't ever ever ever put vista on this laptop, use xp pro or ubuntu linux.
from Electronmage, www.newegg.com
i couldn't test the wireless, because our work has the wireless internet blocked to 'alien' computers.i installed ubuntu linux 8.04 from a usb flash drive with no problem, it found all the devices
from sl, www.newegg.com
pros: amazing manufacturer support - updates to bios have enabled low-power mode and overclocking by pressing two buttons - works in any oscomes with windows, works great with linux, also works with

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Positives: Great Portability, Good Mouse Quality, Fast, Display Size: 10 in.

Acer AOA150-1570 Netbook

$400.00 Est. at Amazon

from devlin7, www.shopping.com
the only thing i didn't care for was that they had windows xp on it and the only one with linux pre-installed had a 8gb ssd drive.
from www.amazon.com
xp definitely outperforms the linux version i saw at best buy (who btw never seemed to have any machines in stock ever)if weight of a laptop and moderate,non-graphic intensive computing is your
from www.amazon.com
i did purchase the one that had windows xp installed, but not being a big windows fan, i did away with it and installed ubuntu linux operating system on it.
from www.amazon.com
some of them come with different hard drives (some with solid state hard drives), and some with different battery options (like a 3-cell instead of 6-cell), and different operation systems too (linux
from www.amazon.com
the acer sight offers a cd for $20, but i heard that they send you the linux cd, not the windows xp cd.)

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Positives: Good Portability, Lightweight, Attractive Design, Display Size: 8.9 in.

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1359 8.9-Inch Netbook

$330.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i had heard that with the linux version of this machine, there is trouble with the built-in recorder, but not on the xp version -- it worked "out of the box".
from www.amazon.com
some of them come with different hard drives (some with solid state hard drives), and some with different battery options (like a 3-cell instead of 6-cell), and different operation systems too (linux
from www.amazon.com
i am just really disappointed i had to pay for the windows operating system; much better -and cheaper- would have been one of the many linux releases for netbooks.
from www.amazon.com
changed that under linux.

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Positives: Good Portability, Lightweight, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 8.9 in.

Acer Computer AOA150-1505 Aspire One 8.9" Netbook

$394.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i had heard that with the linux version of this machine, there is trouble with the built-in recorder, but not on the xp version -- it worked "out of the box".
from www.amazon.com
some of them come with different hard drives (some with solid state hard drives), and some with different battery options (like a 3-cell instead of 6-cell), and different operation systems too (linux
from www.amazon.com
i am just really disappointed i had to pay for the windows operating system; much better -and cheaper- would have been one of the many linux releases for netbooks.
from www.amazon.com
changed that under linux.

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Positives: Nice Portability, Lightweight, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 8.9 in.

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1553 8.9-Inch Netbook 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 Ha...

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1553 8.9-Inch Netbook (1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Ha... (LU.S410B.067) PC Notebook

$330.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i had heard that with the linux version of this machine, there is trouble with the built-in recorder, but not on the xp version -- it worked "out of the box".
from www.amazon.com
some of them come with different hard drives (some with solid state hard drives), and some with different battery options (like a 3-cell instead of 6-cell), and different operation systems too (linux
from www.amazon.com
i am just really disappointed i had to pay for the windows operating system; much better -and cheaper- would have been one of the many linux releases for netbooks.
from www.amazon.com
changed that under linux.

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Positives: Good Portability, Lightweight, Good Mouse Quality, Display Size: 8.9 in.

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