[Novalug] Finally small reasonably priced linux laptops!

[David A. Cafaro]

Cool more mini-linux-laptop goodness:

Gigabyte M912
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/06/04/gigabyte_unveils_sub_tablet/
- Comes with linux, 8.9" 1280x768 LCD, and it's a Tablet design with  
touchscreen.

It's a good year for Linux laptops I think.


On Jun 3, 2008, at 10:08 AM, David A. Cafaro wrote:

> Ah, good call, yes that's a nice option:
>
> http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/06/03/msi_wind_computex_launch/
>
> But why does Linux get shafted on the bluetooth option, urghhhh.
> Otherwise a nice machine, and in the running (though I would need to
> check on the Windows XP bluetooth option's compatibility with Linux)
>
>
> On Jun 3, 2008, at 9:54 AM, Ken Kauffman wrote:
>
>> Sorry. I sent the wrong link:
>>
>> http://gizmodo.com/394732/msi-wind-given-45-out-of-five-by-laptop-magazine
>>
>>
>> On 6/3/08, Ken Kauffman <kkauffman at headfog.com> wrote:
>> This one is also out and reviewed.
>>
>> http://www.google.com/reader/view/#search/msi/0
>>
>>
>> On 6/3/08, David A. Cafaro <dac at cafaro.net> wrote: Ok, I've been
>> dreading the fact that my beloved Sharp MM20 mini-laptop
>> was starting to show it's age.  I love the fact that it weighed less
>> than 2 lbs, could slide into a standard _letter_ size envelope (take
>> that Mac Air!), and ran Linux pretty well.
>>
>> (Here if you are curious: http://sharpnotebooks.com/index/item/843 )
>>
>> Well linux compatibility has gotten worse in the last year of kernel/
>> distro releases.  Due to it's "unique" hardware (Transmetta) there
>> just isn't much support to keep things working, and I don't have the
>> time anymore to debug it and send in bug reports.
>>
>> So I've been thinking about the Eee Pc 701 for a while, except that
>> the screen is just to tiny for me.
>>
>> So I've been waiting to see what the Eee PC 901 would bring, and what
>> do I find, everyone is releasing mini-laptops with decent specs for
>> reasonable prices.  And most of them even have a Linux install  
>> option!
>>
>> A few that I'm waiting on release:
>>
>> Acer Aspire One:
>> http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/06/03/acer_launches_one/
>> - Just want to know if it has bluetooth or not, nice look, nice  
>> price,
>> seriously considering.
>>
>> Dell Mini Inspiron
>> http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/05/29/dell_mini_inspiron/
>> - No real details on this, and may not have Linux.  No idea, but  
>> these
>> picture look nice.  Plus, I would get a work discount.
>>
>> Asus Eee PC 1000 (or 901)
>> http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/06/03/asus_eee_1000/
>> - The 1000 is probably on the top of the list, love the screen size,
>> and a 40GB SSD drive for Linux is VERY nice, maybe a little on the
>> expensive side, but its well loaded and hopefully would last a good
>> long time as a travel companion.  Just no confirmation of Bluetooth  
>> or
>> size/weight.
>>
>> HP 2133 Mini-Note
>> http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/04/08/hp_launches_eee_rival/
>> - Not in the running, big gripe is Linux is shortchanged on this
>> machine.  Only the lowest spec'd model has Linux installed on it.
>>
>>
>> I want this new laptop to be my primary commuting laptop.  I like
>> having a good basic computer with me that I can go online to do
>> emergency server work from where ever I am.  It needs wifi and
>> bluetooth (for bluetooth DUN over my phone), and preferably run
>> linux.  I have powerful desktops at work and home, and a MacBook Pro
>> 15" when I need a bigger stronger laptop (work supplied), for my
>> personal laptop I want small, light, but capable.  The way I work I
>> need at least a screen in the 9" or larger range, with resolution
>> close to 1024x768(600 widescreen models).
>>
>> Well needless to say I'm just happy with the options coming out in  
>> the
>> near future (This month even!).  What do others think?  Are there
>> other options for new modern laptops in this mini-size I'm missing
>> (that don't look like crap and have crappy specs).  Anything larger
>> than a 12" screen is out of the question, that's just too big.  If it
>> doesn't fit in my commuting bag, it's not a small laptop (sorry the
>> MacBook Air, you are NOT a small laptop, I don't care how thin they
>> make it).
>>
>> Cheers,
>> David
>>
>>
>> David A. Cafaro <dac at cafaro.net>
>> Cafaro's Ramblings:  www.cafaro.net
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