Hi
I need to buy somewhat of a large netbook for my lady for work, mostly text editing with Open Office, eventually Skype for video conferencing. I wonder if any of my friends here has any thoughts. The minimum requirements are:
What I don't need:
So far, this is my candidate (Dell Vostro 13)
http://www.dell.com/us/en/business/n...13&cs=04&s=bsd
I am US based, and here they sell it with Ubuntu:
http://www.dell.com/us/en/business/n...ro-v13-anav1~~
In fact, they sell a bunch with Linux or no OS:
http://www.dell.com/business/laptops...0770~0~1791343
All in all, I am very happy with the Dell Vostro I already have (9 incher) with Ubuntu preinstalled, so the Vostro V13 has a head start, but I'd love to hear some ideas.
Thanks a lot in advance!
I need to buy somewhat of a large netbook for my lady for work, mostly text editing with Open Office, eventually Skype for video conferencing. I wonder if any of my friends here has any thoughts. The minimum requirements are:
- Full keyboard
- Midsize Screen, between 12 and 14 inches, 13 would be ideal
- As light as possible
- HD Video (as in Hulu in HD) is not a must, but definitely a plus
- Good webcam (I guess > 1Mp) for professional videoconferencing
- Inexpensive, I am thinking around USD400 if possible
- Linux pre-installed, *buntu if possible, no OS otherwise. No way I will engross the list of people "choosing Windows" because they have no choice, and installing something else, but mostly I want to vote with my wallet and buy *buntu.
What I don't need:
- Serious Gaming
- Too much space (an SSD is acutally preferred but not required, 16gb would be enough)
- Huge battery life, though a few hours (>3) would be much preferrable
- Fancy crap
- Optical drive (it wouldn't hurt, but I'd rather get something light and portable)
So far, this is my candidate (Dell Vostro 13)
http://www.dell.com/us/en/business/n...13&cs=04&s=bsd
I am US based, and here they sell it with Ubuntu:
http://www.dell.com/us/en/business/n...ro-v13-anav1~~
In fact, they sell a bunch with Linux or no OS:
http://www.dell.com/business/laptops...0770~0~1791343
All in all, I am very happy with the Dell Vostro I already have (9 incher) with Ubuntu preinstalled, so the Vostro V13 has a head start, but I'd love to hear some ideas.
Thanks a lot in advance!
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