[wellylug] Small size (but not necessarily ultra-portable) laptop recommendations

[Jethro Carr]

On Mon, 2007-03-19 at 23:17 +1200, Jethro Carr wrote:
> > However I wouldn't mind getting something smaller and cheaper  
> > (considering its limited use) to run Ubunutu on.
> > Unfortunately I am having some trouble finding some reasonably priced  
> > small laptops (>= 12" screen) that is cheaper than a MacBook.


sorry, missed the >= 12" screen requirement, so the libretto is probably
not what you want. (7.5" screen)

I guess I shouldn't reply to email when I can barely see from being too
tired. :-)


> > Ideally what I am after is a small laptop for around $2000 or less*.
> > Does anyone have any recommendations for a Linux compatible laptop  
> > that fits this set of requirements and doesn't cost more than a Mac?
> 
> well, it's about $3000 but the Toshiba Libretto is awesome if you want a
> tiny laptop.
> 
> Here's a review of it:
> http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=4873
> 
> I have one of these laptops & I just love it - it takes some getting
> used to the keyboard and screen though, since they are so small. You
> probably wouldn't want to use this as your primary machine all the time,
> unless you don't mind connecting an external display/keyboard/mouse.

-- 
Jethro Carr

www.jethrocarr.com
www.jethrocarr.com/index.php?page=cv/cv.php
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