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Old 09-October-08, 05:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I'm looking at getting a new laptop, I like the EeePc that Asus has but I doubt I could deal with such a minimum machine, I've been looking at Sony's particularly the CS. My majoy question is CAN I PUT ANY OS ON THEM! I worry about XP not working because drivers wouldn't be available, I'd like to put Ubuntu on it as well or instead. I figure I'd ask here to see what experience you guys have with laptops. I refuse to use VISTA. I'm not really flexible with brand names I'm going to look at Toshiba's I wish I could aford a Voodoo, no Dells, HPs, IBMs, or Gatways.
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Old 10-October-08, 08:35 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I would get the specs of whatever laptop you are looking at and google for compatability. I had hell getting the wireless in my old Dell to work with Linux. Too bad you don't like Dell. I am thinking about selling mine soon.
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Old 11-October-08, 01:49 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Get a mac. Actually, wait until after the 14th and get the newer macbook.
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Old 13-October-08, 10:13 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Ok I forgot to metion I won't touch a mac. I cant stand apple.
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Old 14-October-08, 07:51 PM   #5 (permalink)
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What about the new 9 inch Acers?
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Old 14-October-08, 08:23 PM   #6 (permalink)
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What about the new 9 inch Acers?

That is my new laptops little brother! I got the one with the dual core CPU and 15.something inch screen. No problems with Acer so far. Plan on trying the Ubuntu soon.
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Old 16-October-08, 03:44 PM   #7 (permalink)
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What about the new 9 inch Acers?

O heck ya I've never been much of an Aser fan haven't heard anything good or bad about them, I just haven't heard anything. But thats exactly what I'm looking for. 15" in screen would be awesome.

Fred_G let me know how it all turns out with Ubuntu, for 300 buck I might just bite the bullet and buy one to see if It will run XP and Ubuntu.

Thanks for the tip TheGreatSatan?.

I new there was a small laptop out there but I just couldn't remember who made it.
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