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Operating Systems => Linux and UNIX => Topic started by: rtgwbmsr on 28 February 2003, 04:24

Title: The Lindows Notebook
Post by: rtgwbmsr on 28 February 2003, 04:24

http://info.lindows.com/mobilepc/mobilepc.htm (http://info.lindows.com/mobilepc/mobilepc.htm)

Yes, the idiots at Lindows have launched another inferior, low cost product. Look at the specs (from their site):

(http://info.lindows.com/mobilepc/grfx/chart.jpg)

My issue(s) with this chart:
#1: Did they just suggest that the C3's performance is comparable to that of a PIII or a G4?!

#2: What PowerBook are they referring to? If it is indeed the 12'', that model has no PC Card slot. Also, I guess which one I would rather be running Photoshop on?

Title: The Lindows Notebook
Post by: xyle_one on 28 February 2003, 04:35

back to that whole whole mhz thing. there is no way that it could compare to the powerBook. at least, in my opinion it couldnt...

Title: The Lindows Notebook
Post by: Interscope on 1 March 2003, 13:00

Inferior and Low Cost???

Yes, I agree, It's not the greatest thing out there you can get, but it's perfect for the low budget.

Title: The Lindows Notebook
Post by: ForceSphere on 1 March 2003, 22:30

Okay I did not do my homework on this subject but it does seem fishy and ill explain.

The Pentium III is old (in the computer world).  I've not seen a pentium III labtop/desktop being sold in a long time.  Thus them prices for the PIII must be old.  You cannot compare last year's prices to this years.  Nearly 2 grand for a PIII labtop?  Give me a break.

Also, that lindows labtop looks pretty slim for it's price tag.

Title: The Lindows Notebook
Post by: ForceSphere on 1 March 2003, 22:43

Okay, I found some claims to back me up.  All products found on Ebay so prices may vary alittle.

IBM ThinkPad X30 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3403969565&category=31554) , 1.06ghz, 128 ram, XP Pro - $710.00

IBM ThinkPad X30 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3402724312&category=31554) , 1.2ghz, 256 ram, 40 gig HD, Mad amount of software w/ it, warrany - $1,375.00

Toshiba Portege 2000 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3403392556&category=31562) , 750mhz, 256 ram, 20 gig HD, Windows XP Pro - $1,399.00

Keep in mind that these are from people not the company, BUT most of these come with alot of software and what not to make up for not being factory direct.

Title: The Lindows Notebook
Post by: TheQuirk on 1 March 2003, 23:21

I'd rather get a Sotec. Like this one, for example: http://www.sotecglobal.com/us/products/?catid=11&subid=102&prodid=1002 (http://www.sotecglobal.com/us/products/?catid=11&subid=102&prodid=1002)

100% compatible with Linux. Cheap. There are refurbished units going for about $700, and are very nice. In fact, I might get one.

Title: The Lindows Notebook
Post by: preacher on 2 March 2003, 10:59

There is one thing I really like about Lindows as a company that just isnt happening with many other linux companies. They are pushing hard to have their OS preinstalled on new PC's. This is the kind of thinking that Linux companies need to have. They teamed up with a low cost hardware manufacturer to give you what linux should be, cheap and easy.

Title: The Lindows Notebook
Post by: Agent007 on 2 March 2003, 22:01

This notebook is WAY TOO HOT!! It's pretty cheap compared to the other notebooks out there....Something like 38,000 Rs in Indian currency. If I had that much cash, wud have bought it instantly and installed RH8!!  :rolleyes:    :rolleyes:  

007

Title: The Lindows Notebook
Post by: rtgwbmsr on 3 March 2003, 01:25

If you were to install something other than Lindows on there - than it's probably great.

One small exception: the thing has no drives. Not internal, and the external drives are optional.

Title: The Lindows Notebook
Post by: sgtscott on 3 March 2003, 06:05

That's a really cool website, The Muffin Man. I have one set on my desktop.