A better option may be the Asus Eee PC, http://eeepc.asus.com/en/701.htm They're so popular most retailers are having problems keeping them in stock. I've been considering getting one for roof site surveys to replace my existing aging laptop. People have reported successfully getting Windows XP installed on it, although it's by no means fast.
Graham On Nov 26, 2007 12:20 PM, CHUCK PROFITO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Awhile back there was a thread about hardened laptops for service personnel. > > > Then I spotted this article http://tinyurl.com/239v4k or > http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20071123.wgtonelaptop1123 > /BNStory/Technology/home about the Linux based lap top for kids with a > daylight screen, sealed keyboard, USB, dual power, wireless, camera, any way > for $400.00 you get one and some poor kid some where else gets one too. > http://www.laptopgiving.org/en/explore.php > > My question: will a Linux based system run the apps we would need for > service personnel? Does this unit have enough power to do an install. @ $400 > for 2, we, WISPA, could do a lot of good, if they would work for our service > personnel. > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
