help me !! want to buy laptop/notebook

[niraj2709]

hello friends,
i want to buy a laptop/notebook within a range of 300 dollars.
it should be able to run linux and windows
which one would you suggest ??
thanks

[mizukiov]

what kinda things do you want to run?

[pwnst*r]

what kinda things do you want to run?

linux and windows.

[niraj2709]

does eee pc have a cd/dvd drive ?

[teward]

you're not going to find a decent laptop for under $450. just thought I"d mention it.

You might find netbooks though under $300.

[mizukiov]

you're not going to find a decent laptop for under $450. just thought I"d mention it.

You might find netbooks though under $300.

an ion netbook would probably be in his/her range.

[DeadSuperHero]

If you're looking for a specialized Ubuntu laptop (Which I'm pretty sure can run Windows), I'd take a look at System76 machines.

http://system76.com/

[rotwang888]

does eee pc have a cd/dvd drive ?

Nope.

[mamamia88]

i too would like to know what kind of applications you will be running. if you already have a desktop with a big screen and don't want to do much besides simple tasks like word processing, web browsing, and listening to music then i suggest a netbook. i personally love my new netbook. btw it's a samsung n130 i bought for $280 on sale from best buy.

[niraj2709]

guys thanks for your inputs..
i do have a desktop and a laptop, so now i am looking for a notebook.
use = web browsing, video, chat, office, music

[pwnst*r]

guys thanks for your inputs..
i do have a desktop and a laptop, so now i am looking for a notebook.
use = web browsing, video, chat, office, music

you mean a netbook, not a notebook.

[niraj2709]

netbook or notebook
atleast 10 inch screen and in range of 300 dollars

thanks

[iponeverything]

netbook or notebook
atleast 10 inch screen and in range of 300 dollars

thanks

IMO a refurbished thinkpad is good deal..

[niraj2709]

how about this one
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4843641&sku=S203-10105

[pwnst*r]

how about this one
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4843641&sku=S203-10105

It's a decent netbook, but the wireless on Samsung's may take a little work under Linux.

[niraj2709]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5296577&sku=A50-10114

i like this one
any reviews ??
thanks

[pwnst*r]

The asus netbooks are heralded as some of the best. It'd be tough to go wrong with that one, especially at that price.

[niraj2709]

The asus netbooks are heralded as some of the best. It'd be tough to go wrong with that one, especially at that price.

thanks dude
i ordered it eee pc for 290 dollars

[pwnst*r]

Nice, let us know how you like it

[steveneddy]

thanks dude
i ordered it eee pc for 290 dollars

You could have ordered this one (http://system76.com/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=92) from System76 and had twice the memory and Ubuntu preinstalled.

I am a system76 supporter and customer. I am also a community supporter.

Personally I don't have time to purchase hardware and then install an OS and then try and diagnose all of the issues if the hardware isn't totally supported by the OS.

Better, for me anyway, to purchase known supported hardware with no issues. When updating, I just put the CD in and do a clean install, and I know there will be no issues.

Trust me when I say that known supported hardware, especially with the OS you prefer already installed, is worth every penny in time that is not wasted.

I am interested in your experience with that new netbook. Post back here with pics and your first review.

I am also interested in a new little netbook, or maybe the new Apple iSlate or iTablet, and am interested in your experience with the small form factor and how it relates to actual usage, good or bad.

[forumid123]

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[jayze]

Wouldnt advise getting one with the same name as brown sauce (shhhh... can't say the name cos they get upset and the laptop goes AWOL)....and for those of you in far off lands who don't know what british brown sauce is just google it!;)

[xpod]

Santa brought our oldest 2 girls the MSI Wind u100`s for Xmas and they love the little things....well, mostly.
These models came with Windows and although we did consider chasing down Ubuntu/Linux based machines for them it was just easier to do things the way we did, for a number of reasons.
They`ve actually been using Windows on them since Xmas though and it`s only now i`m finding time to fix that issue, or should i say it`s finally now i`m being made to fix that issue.



Wouldnt advise getting one with the same name as brown sauce (shhhh... can't say the name cos they get upset and the laptop goes AWOL)....and for those of you in far off lands who don't know what british brown sauce is just google it!;)

Daddies laptops.....i like the ring to that;)

[pwnst*r]

You could have ordered this one (http://system76.com/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=92) from System76 and had twice the memory and Ubuntu preinstalled.



That's $70 more, so the extra memory is negligible since you can get another 1GB for less than $70.

Also the system 76 doesn't support wireless N. He also wanted to use both Windows and Ubuntu, so the pre-install of Ubuntu is also negligible.

The OP made a great choice.

[drawkcab]

Can't go wrong with Asus. I love my oldish 900a eeepc. MSI and Samsung offer really nice options too.

[niraj2709]

dear friends,
finally i received my eee pc netbook
before i could explore it and install linux, my wife claimed that it is her netbook..!!
sometimes one becomes helpless (esp in front of your wife !!)
anyways everything is great with this little toy, and i would certainly recommend it.
thanks once again to all you geek fellows.