Recent content by NateB

// , @SamoanSavage, do you think the ZenBook would work well with Linux? Also, isn't there a model with 8GB of RAM?

// , Most of the results I find on Amazon and Google have to do with models other than the Dell XPS L512X. Even the Dell Power Companion only lists the Dell XPS L502X, not the Dell XPS L512X. http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dfo&sku=451-bblz What's going on...

I'm also kind of worried about ergonomics. That's why I'm looking at the Macbooks, because they have the highest ratings in that area, especially keyboard touch-pad ease of use. I don't care too much what fruit or cute letters are on the back of my machine, but I do care about my tendons. 12"...

Thanks for the detailed reply, Zag. I would be running the following programs in order of importance : ■FireFox* (20 tabs) ■OpenOffice suite ■MySQL Workbench ■BlueFish ■glomDB ■G.I.M.P. ■Virtualbox or VMWare ■Dual boot Arch Linux or Ubuntu, for...

No matter how nice the Mac OS is, no matter how long I resisted, I would probably just end up perverting it to linux.

Do any of ye who art knowledgeable on laptops know about a laptop comparable to the Macbook Pro or the Macbook Air? They have good ratings for screen readability and laptop keyboard and trackpad ergonomics. However, I would avoid the $400 premium for the fruit logo, if I do not have to...

Update: Got a 1005HA for budget and battery, $187 on ebay.

Update: Purchased a 1005HA for $187, then a large spare battery. No metal, but better budget.

I'm looking to buy a Netbook for hiking and biking around. My basic criteria, roughly in order of decreasing priority: ■ Longest Battery Life Possible* ■ Metal Exterior ■ High Durability ■ $300-$500 ■ 90/95% keyboard (9" to 10"?) ■ Arch Linux If I have this, I can keep it in a large pant...

0_Why? I searched the forums, but have not found a netbook which optimizes my three priorities. ■Durability ■Long Real Battery Life ■Smallness I want a small, durable gadget with long battery life, that I may type as often as possible if I wish. I consider buying a Pre and a folding keyboard...

I thought I might post my own discussion of this topic, but I am curious why no one mentioned the ASUS EEE?

I'm a brother of the person who owns the account (Nate). 1_What is your budget? $800, give or take about $400 or so. 2_What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 7 lbs or less. Need portability. 3_What screen resolution do you want? Not too crucial. Do want a bright screen...