Dell has announced their new netbook’s, the cheapest one runs linux, powered by ubuntu, not the full ubuntu, a “mini ubuntu”. Might have to buy one of them, I’d buy the linux one of course, I don’t use windows. Wonder when the release date is, you can pre order them on dell’s site. The linux netbook from dell maxed out with 1.3 pixel webcam and bluetooth, is $494.
Dell, a Bit Late, Gets Small – Bits Blog – NYTimes.com
Dell Inspiron Mini 9
Update
Looking for more info on the “mini ubuntu” that comes with the linux version, I found this post, on ubuntuforums.org. On the second page there is a link to a review on laptopmag.com. Yes I know what ubuntu is, but I wouldn’t want the full ubuntu on a netbook, first the screen is smaller then standard laptops, meaning the resolution is smaller, so if it has no optimizations, it will be difficult to use.
Looks like it has a custom dell interface. Just watched the video, hmm the keyboard is smaller then the acer aspire one? That might not be good for fat finger people like me.
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Is the Windows version 100 bucks cheaper?
Looks kinda thick on the bottom compared to the other cheap-o tiny laptops. Nice price w/o windows, how about a no OS version and you can decide what the heck to put on it.
The linux one is $349. Maxed out without bluetooth and 1.3 pixel webcam its $449, same price as windows one maxed out without bluetooth or 1.3 pixel webcam. Hmm the windows one maxed out, or the one for $449 comes with a cheaper webcam, but then the linux one would be more. So maybe wait for ubuntu to have a download of this “mini ubuntu”, and then wipe windows one.