On 14/11/2008, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Okay so all this talk of Windows free laptops got me thinking about > plumping for a cheapo netbook to tide me over until next year when I can > afford something a bit more powerful.
Having played with an MSI Wind that my dad bought (rebadged by PC World as the Advent 4211) I'd thoroughly recommend you look at that, too. 10" screen Decent sized UK keyboard with function keys 120GB SATA hard drive Intel Atom CPU 2 hours battery life (MSI long-life batteries available for another 60 quid) No CD/DVD drive - but lots of USB ports for an external drive Comes with a disposable copy of MS Windows XP GBP280 or free with a 2-year Vodafone mobile broadband contract. The Voda dongle reportedly works under Ubuntu (but you should check!). http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?page=Product&sku=158734 Ubuntu 8.04 LTS install instructions ("pretty straightforward"): http://wiki.msiwind.net/index.php/Ubuntu_8.04_Hardy_Heron -- Andrew Oakley [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
