[ale] Linux Netbook Options

[Avery Ceo]

Another netbook/tablet you could look at is the Lenovo S10-3t.  It fits the
price range, and is easily upgradeable to 2G of RAM.  I can vouch for its
Ubuntu support, with one exception - it does not automatically detect the
swivel to tablet mode, so you would need to map one of the hardware buttons
to rotate the screen and evdev inputs.

- Avery

On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 12:34 PM, Timothy Sassone <tsassone at spsu.edu> wrote:

> Thank you for all the input - this has been immensely helpful.  On the
> topic of the memory, the specs list it as DDR3, but the posted reviews say
> this is wrong.  I'll probably purchase the computer on it's own first, and
> then look and see myself before spending any more money.
>
> I was actually directed to this group by one of the people responsible for
> organizing that event after I sent these same questions to them - I'm
> planning on attending (and possibly helping with installations myself, since
> I've done so several times), assuming I can make it between classes (I have
> a class that overlaps, so if there's still anyone there when I'm through,
> I'll definitely be there).
>
> Thank you all for the input, you've been incredibly helpful!
>
> Timothy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Tomaschik" <david at systemoverlord.com>
> To: "Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts" <ale at ale.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 11:32:56 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Re: [ale] Linux Netbook Options
>
> Timothy,
>
> I haven't tried Ubuntu with any touch screen devices, but I'd be
> interested to find out how well this one works.  All of the other
> hardware looks like it would be well supported by Ubuntu.
>
> The memory you linked would NOT work in the "netvertable".  DDR3 and
> DDR2 do use different controllers and, with the exception of a few
> desktop motherboards early in the DDR3 lifecycle, are not present on
> the same motherboard.  (And on those motherboards, they had separate
> slots and you could only use one or the other.)
>
> This memory should work with that system:
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134693
>
> I say should, because I have seen rare incompatibilities between a
> particular RAM product and a particular motherboard.  (These have
> become even rarer over time.)
>
> Unrelated to your original query, I wanted to let you know that a
> group of us are in the process of starting an ALE-NW meeting that will
> meet on campus at SPSU.  I hope you'll come join us when we get that
> going.
>
> Hope that helps,
> David
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 8:24 PM, Timothy Sassone <tsassone at spsu.edu>
> wrote:
> > Hello, my name is Timothy Sassone, and I have a couple quick questions.
>  I am looking to purchase a new, portable computer to replace my 6-year-old
> laptop - ideally something about netbook sized, under $500, and which would
> work well with a Linux disto as the only OS.  While perusing newegg for
> ideas, I ran across one of the "netvertable" systems  - Asus Eee PC T101MT
> (link below signature).  I had considered the Eee Pad Transformer, but
> decided against it due to the difficulty in replacing the Android OS with a
> full Linux distro, so a netbook/tablet convertible seems a good compromise,
> particularly as I've heard good things about Ubuntu's touch-screen support
> lately (particularly as of v. 11, though I can't say I've looked into it
> much myself as of yet).
> >
> > Would this "netvertable" work well with Linux?  If so, how difficult
> would it be to set up the touch-screen capabilities?  If not, do you have
> any other suggestions for similar systems (hard price-limit of $500)?  Is
> there anything else I should know before I purchase the system?
> >
> > In addition to the computer itself, I would like to look into upgrading
> the RAM to 2GB (comes with 1GB) - I've done this on my desktop already, but,
> having also tried to perform repairs on my old laptop, I'm not quite so
> confident in my skills there.  Would the memory I have linked below work
> with the Eee PC T101MT?
> >
> > Thank you for your time,
> > Timothy Sassone
> >
> > Asus Eee PC T101MT:
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230032
> > Aforementioned Memory:
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148233
>
>
>
>
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