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Hi all

I've got someone who wants a few netbooks (Acer Aspire One type) but those seem unobtainable (& old). Any recommendations for very small, compact Windows running netbooks?
 
sjm said:
Hi all

I've got someone who wants a few netbooks (Acer Aspire One type) but those seem unobtainable (& old). Any recommendations for very small, compact Windows running netbooks?
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Same issue here. I've also been looking for a decent brand (not the 10" Nextbook that Makro sells) and upgraded specs, but it seems it's Ultrabook or nothing these days.
 
Esquire is selling an Asus VivoBook F200MA. Looks like aNnetbook like device, which is 11.6". Guess the only issue you will have is the 2GB or ram that can't be upgraded, and the Dual core Celeron processor. But then again, it is a netbook, it's not suppose to play Crisis at 1080P at 90fps.
 
GIGABYTE Atom Series Netbook: Q2006 - Intel Atom™ N2800 1.86GHz Processor, 2GB DDR3 1333 MHz Memory (1x 2GB - 1 Slot), 320GB 5400RPM 2.5" SATA HDD, Optional External Optical Drive,
10.1" Standard 1024x600 LED Backlit Widescreen, VGA Webcam, Intel NM10 Express Mobile Chipset, Intel GMA 3600 Graphics, Integrated 10/100 Ethernet, Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n @ 300Mbps,
3-Cell Battery,1 Year Warranty
3x USB 2.0, 1x Headphone Jack, 1x Microphone Jack, 1x D-Sub VGA, 1 x HDMI, 1x RJ-45 LAN, 9-In-1 Card Reader

Dos only available from Rectron if you are a dealer if not speak to a local dealer to help source for you. I bought a few installed MINT on them, working well for the kids
 
Sparhawk said:
GIGABYTE Atom Series Netbook: Q2006 - Intel Atom™ N2800 1.86GHz Processor, 2GB DDR3 1333 MHz Memory (1x 2GB - 1 Slot), 320GB 5400RPM 2.5" SATA HDD, Optional External Optical Drive,
10.1" Standard 1024x600 LED Backlit Widescreen, VGA Webcam, Intel NM10 Express Mobile Chipset, Intel GMA 3600 Graphics, Integrated 10/100 Ethernet, Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n @ 300Mbps,
3-Cell Battery,1 Year Warranty
3x USB 2.0, 1x Headphone Jack, 1x Microphone Jack, 1x D-Sub VGA, 1 x HDMI, 1x RJ-45 LAN, 9-In-1 Card Reader

Dos only available from Rectron if you are a dealer if not speak to a local dealer to help source for you. I bought a few installed MINT on them, working well for the kids
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Just note that the Q2006 has been discontinued, IIRC.
 
sjm said:
Hi all

I've got someone who wants a few netbooks (Acer Aspire One type) but those seem unobtainable (& old). Any recommendations for very small, compact Windows running netbooks?
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I can recommend the Acer Travelmate B115-M. It can be upgraded with more RAM and a SSD and carries a Windows 8.1 Single Language licence, so you can do reformats and fresh installs with media downloaded from Microsoft's servers. It is the upgrade to my Aspire One AO756, but with big upgrades to the battery runtime and Linux compatibility.

There's also the Lenovo S2030 which is also upgradeable, but comes with a Windows 8.1 with Bing license, so you can't do fresh installs as easily unless you create recovery media, or get Lenovo to send you the recovery discs for a small fee.

Mecer's W510TU is also an option, but you can't customise before purchasing it (so, no barebones install ready for Linux). It is really cheap though, more so than any of the other models here. If you want something really different, there is the HP Stream 13, but it is pricey for what you get out of it (32GB eMMC storage and no expandability, but super-long battery life).
 
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Bar0n said:
Same issue here. I've also been looking for a decent brand (not the 10" Nextbook that Makro sells) and upgraded specs, but it seems it's Ultrabook or nothing these days.
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Why not the nextbook? What are you planning on using it for?
 
Thanks guys. Much appreciated. Will look at all the recommended options
 
konfab said:
Why not the nextbook? What are you planning on using it for?
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I want something that has an actual hard drive and can run Linux. Python and Golang programming mainly, and should be able to typeset large-ish LaTeX documents relatively quickly.
 
])ragon_\/oid;14993916 said:
That looks awesome actually. Where did you buy it locally?
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IC :o but it does it's job well so not too fussed where it came from
 
Bar0n said:
I want something that has an actual hard drive and can run Linux. Python and Golang programming mainly, and should be able to typeset large-ish LaTeX documents relatively quickly.
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AFAIK, the Acer and the Mecer both have the option to turn off Secure Boot, so that might help drive your purchase, since you might be using an older distro or one that doesn't have Secure Boot compatibility yet.
 
Bar0n said:
I want something that has an actual hard drive and can run Linux. Python and Golang programming mainly, and should be able to typeset large-ish LaTeX documents relatively quickly.
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Is Linux absolutely needed? Or are you just being picky:D

As for Latex, my Nextbook runs it amazingly. I could run kile's latex live preview no problem.
Then again you can always switch to cloud based Latex if your machine doesn't have the beans.

Also if you really have a massive Latex document you should be doing it in separate files and compiling each one as needed.

If you really can't use windows then either of these should be fine

https://m.takealot.com/#results?departmentid=13&categoryid=10140&categoryname=8"+-+10"
 
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konfab said:
Is Linux absolutely needed? Or are you just being picky:D
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The only reason I still have Windows on my main PC is because of a few games. I would insist on Linux on any "work" or "study" machine.

EDIT: Thanks for the link. Considering the Q2006, but it's been discontinued. Might just go for the PB.
 
Bar0n said:
The only reason I still have Windows on my main PC is because of a few games. I would insist on Linux on any "work" or "study" machine.
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Not if Windows is the best OS for your computer.

See how well optimised Linux is for a touch screen.
 
Bar0n said:
I hate touch screens on a computer. ;)
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They are pretty handy though. When I tutor, it is pretty handy to be able to run a full version of spice for circuit simulation.
And with an app that turns the screen into a giant touch pad, it becomes a mini laptop in terms of usability.
 
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