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| DATE | 2009-04-21 |
| FROM | Amy Coleman
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| SUBJECT | Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Need advice on what type of laptop to get
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Hi Rob
I hear som much about the Asus computers. I am looking into that one as
well. The price doesn't seem to shabby. Thanks for your suggestions!
-Amy
On Tue, 21 Apr 2009, Robert Menes wrote:
> On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 8:40 PM, Amy Coleman wrote:
> > I need advice. My laptop is from December 2006. And well, its beginning to
> > type backwards when I type. So I'm in search of a new toy. My lappie
> > lasted me quite a few years but I need to be out of the old and in with
> > the new. Too many memories on this one and want to close that chapter. So,
> > tell me what laptops are good. I want a small one. Suggestions??
> >
>
> Hi Amy,
>
> I personally own a new (early 2009) MacBook, and an Asus Eee PC.
> My Asus runs Debian squeeze-testing, and everything works perfectly;
> I originally installed lenny-stable and switched repos to squeeze.
>
> Anyway, I would recommend the Asus for several reasons:
>
> First, it's inexpensive (mine is the Model 1000 which goes for about $379).
> Second, it's small and lightweight, with a 10" screen with 1024x600 resolution.
> It weighs just under 3 pounds, and is about the size of a notebook.
> Third, it's got good Linux support with Eeebuntu, Debian, Fedora, and more all
> running without issues on it.
>
> --Rob
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