I have the need for a netbook, whose basic use will be as an E-book reader and for notetaking.
Today I saw the eMachines EM350 netbook in Office Depot, advertised for 1299NIS. Before making the decision to buy it, I checked a bit in the Internet. 1. People reported success in installing Linux (Ubuntu 10.4) on it, except for a problem with the built-in microphone (which I don't plan to use). 2. Its graphic processor is Intel GMA 3150, which is claimed to be supported by X-Window under Linux (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_GMA#Linux). 3. The wireless is Broadcom 802.11n (the netbook's MS-Windows XP Control Panel/Hardware Manager did not identify the exact chipset being used). Broadcom claims to support Linux (http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS2486458776.html). 4. The battery is supposed to be able to power the netbook for 4 hours between charges. Before going forth and plunking down my money, I'd like to know about other people's experience with this netbook and whether they know about better alternatives. Thanks, --- Omer -- More proof the End of the World has started. Just saw this online: I think it's beginning! Ten minutes ago there was a group of people waiting at the bus stop outside my house. Now, they're all gone! My own blog is at http://www.zak.co.il/tddpirate/ My opinions, as expressed in this E-mail message, are mine alone. They do not represent the official policy of any organization with which I may be affiliated in any way. WARNING TO SPAMMERS: at http://www.zak.co.il/spamwarning.html _______________________________________________ Linux-il mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.cs.huji.ac.il/mailman/listinfo/linux-il
