About 2 months ago I did extensive research to find a compact, lightweight, capable, Linux-ready notebook. I looked at models from Alienware, GamePC, Groovix, Linux Certified, MSI, R3, Powernotebooks, and System76. In the end I bought the PowerPro I 12:2, from Powernotebooks (with whom I am not affiliated in any way). Compared to the R3 LS1250-L reviewed in this article, the PowerPro has:
- a 1280x800 display. As long as your eyes are good, why would you choose a 1024x768 display that takes up the same space but gives you less real estate on screen?
- 1 GB RAM instead of 512 MB.
- A 3-year warranty that includes overnight shipping in both directions. Think about that.
- No operating system installed. Ubuntu Dapper installed flawlessly, with the exception that I had to fiddle with the modem to get it to work.
And it cost me $1,180 shipped -- $250 less than the R3 model reviewed here.
BTW, the System76 models do look good, and they come with Ubuntu preinstalled, for about the same price. In fact, the System76 Gazelle Value is the very same model as the PowerPro I 12:2. But, the System76 modles come with only a 1-year warranty. Think about which you'd rather have: Ubuntu preinstalled, or a 3-year warranty.
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Posted by: andrex593 on July 22, 2006 07:34 PM- a 1280x800 display. As long as your eyes are good, why would you choose a 1024x768 display that takes up the same space but gives you less real estate on screen?
- 1 GB RAM instead of 512 MB.
- A 3-year warranty that includes overnight shipping in both directions. Think about that.
- No operating system installed. Ubuntu Dapper installed flawlessly, with the exception that I had to fiddle with the modem to get it to work.
And it cost me $1,180 shipped -- $250 less than the R3 model reviewed here.
BTW, the System76 models do look good, and they come with Ubuntu preinstalled, for about the same price. In fact, the System76 Gazelle Value is the very same model as the PowerPro I 12:2. But, the System76 modles come with only a 1-year warranty. Think about which you'd rather have: Ubuntu preinstalled, or a 3-year warranty.
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