<div class="gmail_quote"><div>Dell has a fabulous deal on a decent new Ubuntu notebook, the Inspiron 15n:<br><a href="http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?CS=19&kc=6VAFF&oc=dncwzl1&dgc=CJ&cid=24471&lid=566643&acd=10495476-1260291-" target="_blank">http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?CS=19&kc=6VAFF&oc=dncwzl1&dgc=CJ&cid=24471&lid=566643&acd=10495476-1260291-</a><br>
<br>It's only $299 +tax +shipping - a great deal! The only change I would make to the basic config would be to bump up the celeron processor a level for an intel dual core ($35). One of my coworkers was so enamored he just bought one last week.<br>
<br>Stats:<br><div>
<div><a>Ubuntu Desktop Edition version 8.10</a></div></div><div>
<div><a>1Yr Ltd Warranty and Mail-In Service</a><br>2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz <br>160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) <br>8X CD /
DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) <br>Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
X4500HD <br>High Definition Audio 2.0 Integrated 10/100 Network Card
<br></div></div><div><div><a>Glossy, widescreen 15.6 inch display (1366x768)</a></div>
</div><div><div><a>4-cell battery</a></div>
</div><div><div><a>High Definition Audio 2.0</a></div>
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<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:24:36 -0500<br>
From: Tony Freehauf <<a href="mailto:tony@ynotsoftware.com" target="_blank">tony@ynotsoftware.com</a>><br>
Subject: OT: what is a good Mini laptop with Linux<br>
<br>
sorry i know this is way OT<br>
What is a good Mini laptop with Linux?<br>
my baby (21 yrs old) is going to grad school & wants a good mini laptop<br>
any suggestions from the linux pros?<br>
thanks<br>
old tony<br>
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WHY NOT let us help you</blockquote></div><br>