[ale] OT: cheap notebook

[Boris Borisov]

Thanks for the feedback.

On Mon, Apr 29, 2024, 10:08 Mark Ulmer via Ale <ale at ale.org> wrote:

> Boris,
>
> I tried this cheap notebook. I installed Ubuntu alongside Windows. I later
> messed up the grub. Once this happened, for some reason I could no longer
> get into the BIOS.  It was "Bricked".  Email to support revealed that the
> support and warranty are only for School Systems that purchase in bulk.
> They were unable to suggest any factory reset options.
>
> I never made it to the point to try LTE on Ubuntu. Wifi does not work
> automatically in Ubuntu without doing special driver installation.
> Ultimately I returned to MicroCenter within the 14 days and it was
> accepted.
>
> PROS:  Small light physical format was cool. Price. I tried the LTE on
> Windows and it worked.
>
> CONS: Wifi does not work automatically on Ubuntu. Easy to "brick" device.
>
> Mark
>
>
> ------ Original Message ------
> From "Boris Borisov via Ale" <ale at ale.org>
> To "Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts" <ale at ale.org>
> Cc "Boris Borisov" <bugyatl at gmail.com>
> Date 4/29/2024 9:27:28 AM
> Subject [ale] OT: cheap notebook
>
> Does anyone have tried that $80 cheap notebook at Microcenter.
> Particularly the LTE capability?
>
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