Author: Mike Dwerryhouse Date: To: adam.trickett, Hampshire LUG Discussion List Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Cheap Notebooks?
Dr A. J. Trickett wrote: > Hi,
>
> My old Dell Inspiron is coming to the end of it's life, I mostly use a desktop
> system so I don't need an all dancing notebook. I want a small/cheap
> computer, for presentations at meetings and the occasional use away from
> home.
>
> I can get a Dell Inspiron Mini 12 for £380 which comes shipped with Ubuntu.
>
> I can get a Novatech "no name" E15 Pro for £332 with no OS.
>
> The Dell is about the right size, the Novatech is probably larger than I want.
> I can also go for one of the many netbooks too (~ £250), though mostly they
> come with the Windows Tax.
>
> I know some people get second hand units, what can be bought for under £300?
> Where is reputable? I think the 12" screen format is probably best, so which
> models are okay to buy second hand and are happy running Debian or other
> Linux distros?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Another option is Linux Emporium who sell Asus and Lenovo notebooks
with Linux installed. I haven't dealt with them for years so I can't
tell you
if they're any good as a company. Prices start from under £300.
