[SWLUG] recommendations for a netbook...

[Mark Summerfield]

On 2009-12-17, Mark Summerfield wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Any recommendations for a netbook?
> 
> - I'd prefer one with Linux preinstalled, but I've installed Linux on my
>   other machines (which came with Windows), so one that is
>   Linux-friendly is sufficient.
> 
> - I want it to be silent! No fans, ideally no or low keypress noise.
> 
> - Decent battery life would be nice.
> 
> I mostly want to use it as a notebook since my handwriting's awful &
> paper notes are easy to lose.
> 
> I did look at the Dell Mini 10v with 16GB SSD which looks good (with a 6
> cell battery) at ~£300 incl.
> 
> Thanks.

Thanks to all those who replied... I'll now go round the shops and
actually try some out (esp. the Acer Aspire & the NC10).

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