Hello everyone, We
with technical issues: on this occasion was to get a netbook (a small laptop for those 10 inches or less) to come and to GNU / Linux.
Or maybe not so technical? Because trying something in the world we live in, has a lot of audacity, of challenge, of madness, to go against the tide ... in short, something possible in principle but not easy. And somebody will say, what need is there to mess with something, be able to buy the first one to convince us their specifications and value for money and that's it? Very simple: no need to justify my commitment to GNU / Linux. How are you betting options materialize on election day to day, rather than statements of opinions.
Come to the point. I not only want to come with Linux (or license does not come with windows), also want a good screen mate, a good keyboard as far as possible, and six-cell battery, a second battery or small. At first, as I say, the situation seems complicated and even devastating, just take a look in a supermarket or a large computer store, everything we see is windows. So we started to leave more conventional environments.
With a little help from the Internet and with the healthy habit of always asking and asking for what we want, we begin to find alternatives.
First, we find Dell computers. is a brand that is sold almost exclusively online (although some shops also responsible). They are good machines with excellent customer service.
Does the problem? In his day, had Midrange models with Linux, but today its Linux models are only high-end, and go a little price. You can also find that the commercial will these models suggest that previously operated under Linux, because we know that work with Linux without problems. If price is no problem (high range) or you do not mind buying a Windows license as well and have a dual boot (or later to completely remove windows to linux) this can be a good choice. I discarded because they do not want to pay for a windows license I will not use, and I can not afford one of these models of "high standing."
We also have these great stores computers, in this case and
Beep Box PC. In them we find the netbook Linux Point of view . Not appear to be bad equipment, but the discarded by reading several bad reviews on the discomfort of your keyboard. As I said, for me is a fundamental point, since one of the important uses of the netbook will be to take notes in meetings, presentations, etc. If the reader cares about this issue, I recommend you take great care about it, because at that size the difference between computers and other models can be very substantial (essential viewing and test them physically). If this particular issue does not concern us, these teams can be a good option. There are also
Ahtec. Ahtec is a brand that sells Internet equipment, highly configurable and adaptable to our needs. You can manage the purchase of its products through stores also found associated in various cities (I recommend doing so). These computers can be bought without an operating system, or with him, within the optional settings that we offer.
The disadvantages of this equipment may be the service center, which I heard bad reviews (though perhaps this can be minimized if transacted through retail partners), and they all come today glossy screen. If for us this is not a problem, the Ahtec can also be a good choice, as do they offer poor prices.
Perhaps you have not thought about that problem. The truth is that a bright screen is more striking and beautiful than a mate, and for that reason we tend to generalize their offer, but it is also true that using a computer with these screens in a place with very strong light, or on the street , or with a very powerful light sources can be a nightmare for glare and reflections that we will find. I still remember the torture that led to me recently to try to see in a terrace of a bar a few videos on my big laptop on a day moderately sunny. Insufferable. Indeed
coincidence? Many of these brands that fill the large stores of computers with glossy screens know that the products for business and / or professional to carry preferably have matte screens. This, for example, HP's policy. And some like Dell offer anti-reflective screen, but do not know if the effect is the same as that of a matte screen.
also found in internet portals as http://www.portatilesconlinux.com/ These teams give us a brand Ima Mobility. They also have the problem of screen brightness, being in principle acceptable option otherwise. Of course, no element of trial enough about the comments on the extent of the keyboard. I insist that, for those considering this important topic, see and even try out the gear and do not conform with photographs. The mark
HP models can also be found with Linux. Asked by telephone, the customer service number listed on your website. I specifically asked for one I thought was pretty interesting, the HP Mini 5102, but the truth is that, having framed within teams "professional" or "for company" (I guess so mate screen) went a little price above 400 euros; barrier to my implant. To that the price he is not a problem ... a very good option, with a great keyboard, six-cell battery and matte.
finally asked for "the local shop, a computer shop life in the heart of Vitoria with a reputation for being very professional and caring to adapt to customer needs. I was offered a matte screen netbook, excellent spacious and comfortable keyboard, a good solution to the issue of the battery (there are three cells, it is preferable to six-, but I included a second battery), 2 GB of Ram (not me NOBODY offered it), and so the price will not shoot, I put a hard drive of "only" 80 GB instead of 160 common. No need to explain that I finally left with this option.
This is what I can tell you about my search for a netbook for use with Linux. I hope I can serve you useful. Surely you can find other options. It will be good to share!
That yes, something that is clear is that difficulty is not the same as impossibility. Although this difficulty has name demigod, as Microsoft today.
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