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Small LOW COST Linux Laptop

630 points posted to Linux, Laptops by burnetga 04/08/08

13.3 1152 x 720 screen
Sempron 3600 2ghz, 256 cache,25 watt
80gb hard drive
dvd-cdrw combo drive
10/100 ethernet
Wireless ethernet
1gb ram
53wh battery
Linux

No Options/Fixed Platform

$429 USD

It does not have to be ultra light
or ultra thin, just can't be a brick.

Pretty much a scaled down Vostro 1000
with a more linux friendly wifi card.

Right now 04/08/2008 you have to spend
at least $999 to get a 13.3" screen.

stevenln
04/08/08		 I have to agree. I can't find a cheap laptop with small footprint anywhere and the asus ee is just too limited in storage and screen size.
A 12" screen with "good enough" hardware would be great.
billtnt
04/09/08		 stevenln seems to be more on track with a 12" screen. especially if trying to compete in the sub-notebook area.
also 1152x720 is a goofy resolution. 1280x800 is common and a more logical choice.
linuxuser1
04/09/08		 I'd like to add a vote for a low cost 12" linux laptop
sin
04/28/08		 Just make sure it has a good keyboard. Take the mininote as an example.
rotthund
04/29/08		 Acer has $400 laptops, but they're 15" instead of 12 and include the CD-ROM.
I'd prefer 12" no optical drive, long battery life and specs good for a $300-$400 laptop.
machine
08/29/08		 I agree with Sin and Rotthund. There is no need for an optical drive.

13.3'' is just too big. 8.9'' is too small. Between 10 and 12 inches is the way to go.
 
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