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Comments on: Get a Linux-powered HP Netbook for $299 shipped

The HP 2133 normally sells for $499, but Amazon is offering up a major discount.

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by rexworld October 28, 2008 7:37 AM PDT: That is indeed a tempting price. However I already have an Acer Aspire One that I'm perfectly happy with. I have replaced Linpus with Xubuntu, which runs just fine on the Aspire One.; Like this Reply to this comment


by Alex Alexzander October 28, 2008 8:49 AM PDT: I have a 2133 with a 250GB HD and 2GB ram. I run XP on mine and for productivity it's outstanding. I paid $699 for it and it was and still is worth the price. If you can snap up this unit for $299, go for it. You wil love teh keyboard and the screen res. And it has an Express 34/54 slot by the way.

Alex Alexzander; Like this Reply to this comment


by unwritten_law9 October 28, 2008 9:24 AM PDT: Although I would really like to add a Netbook to my list of machines. I'm going to hold off for a while. My year old macbook is doing just fine.; Like this Reply to this comment

by jcvesq October 28, 2008 11:49 AM PDT

$299 for this or a full-fledged, Intel dual core, 2GB, wireless-n notebook for $435.00 (including briefcase and wireless mouse) at Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=999999500050006&productCategoryId=abcat0502001&type=product&id=pcmprd99600050006.

Think I'll go for the notebook.

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by rickbroida October 28, 2008 12:16 PM PDT: I tend to agree. As I've noted before, I don't like small screens, small keyboards, wimpy processors, and mediocre battery life. Why netbooks are so popular remains a mystery to me.; Like this


by chrisx1 November 8, 2008 2:14 PM PST: There is no mystery or anything to be confused about.
Some people want something that can do more than a smartphone, but don't want to lug around a big "full-fledged" laptop with 15" screen and 7lbs of weight plus a briefcase to carry it around in.
They are specifically looking for these because of the size and do not want something bigger.
What is there not to understand?; Like this


by mc-hammer October 28, 2008 2:09 PM PDT: Would i be able to install XP and MS Office 07 on this thing?
If so, i'm definitely getting it; Like this Reply to this comment

by interoperate November 2, 2008 9:01 PM PST

@mc-hammer

Yes, you could install XP and MS Office 07, but with 512MB RAM it would be unusable.

And if all you wanted was Office, why on earth wouldn't you use OpenOffice that comes pre-installed and is already included in the $299 price??

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by crusadex November 21, 2008 2:11 PM PST: 512 runs fine with XP.; Like this

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