[ale] OT: EEE 900 16G

[Chris Fowler]

Daniel Kahn Gillmor wrote:
> On Sat 2008-09-27 13:29:58 -0400, Chris Fowler wrote:
>
>   
>> I'm seeing many Eee 900 16G's on eBay and am thinking of getting one.  I
>> looked at the Wikipedia article and it makes me believe that the 16G is a
>> version that uses slower flash chips.  There are no 20GB versions to be
>> had on eBay.  Should I steer clear?
>>     
>
> I've experimented with one of these over the last few days.  It's
> super small and light, and *very* well-supported by debian lenny, but:
>
>  * the battery life leaves something to be desired.
>
>   
It has the 4 cell right?

>
>  * the keyboard is small.  If you've got hands or fingers on the
>    larger side, you might find it uncomfortable to type on.
>   

I can deal with that.  I intend to use as needed for quick access
and trips.  I also have a happy hacking USB keyboard I can plug
in.
> If you do get one and want to reinstall to get a comfortable OS, i
> recommend:
>
>   
Ubuntu.  Any luck with 8.04?

Thanks for the info!

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