[Gllug] Speaking of those tiny "laptops" ...

[John Winters]

Michael G Fletcher wrote:
> On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 4:59 PM, Dylan <dylan at dylan.me.uk> wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> A friend of mine wants to get one of the extra-small "laptops" and keeps
>> pressing me for opinions. So guys, what opinions can I pass on to him to
>> guide a good purchase when he finaly succumbs to the gadget-lust?
>>
>> Dx
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> I'm personally eagerly awaiting the eee 901 to arrive at
> efficientpc.co.uk :-) but if you are looking at the new Atom Based
> machines, there are a few already:
> 
> The Advent 4211 (a PCWorld MSI Wind adaption)
> MSI Wind
> Eee 1000H (10.1 inch screen and 80GB 2.5" HD)
> The Dell Inspiron Mini (rumoured to be shipped with Ubuntu Netbook
> Remix pre-installed)
> HP?? (Can't remember the details, but seemed overpriced when I was
> investigating)

Also the Acer Aspire One, which looks like very good VFM if it works.

What we really need is the whole lot on a table and a day to play with them.

Cheers,
John
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