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Zerocool Djx
October 22nd, 2010, 01:07 AM
Ok,.. typo aside,... I need a cheap laptop, net-book and I gots $300... what one do I get?

1)

http://www.gd-itronix.com/upload/specifications/us/gobookII.pdf

or

2)

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Acer-Amethyst-Purple-Aspire-One-AO532h-2254-10.1-Netbook-PC-with-Intel-Atom-N450-Processor-Windows-7-Starter-Edition/14043088#Specifications

or

3) if you know of a better deal for $300 online (including shipping)...

corrytonapple
October 22nd, 2010, 01:17 AM
Go for the Acer. But, it depends on your needs. If you need a bullet-proof machine, then go for the other one. It varies on your needs.

johntaylor1887
October 22nd, 2010, 03:52 AM
I bought that exact same Acer for $199 at Target. 10.04 worked great on it, but 10.10 Netbook Edition would not install, but I did a minimal install of 10.10 and put xfce on it, and it works great.

earthpigg
October 22nd, 2010, 03:56 AM
after a few hours of research conducted a few days ago, that exact acer was the one i recommended to a friend. she placed the order just yesterday, and if you are interested in waiting, i can post back here on how the ubuntu 10.10 install goes.

Zerocool Djx
October 22nd, 2010, 04:47 AM
nice,.. yea I can wait,.. anyone know how well virtual box might run on it with another OS running in it? I got a few side projects...