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Sub300.com Announces the World's Lightest Linux Notebook Computer
Sub300.com
has claimed to have released the lightest weight Linux-based
laptop ever (under $1000).
"At just 2.9 lbs, Sub300.com's Ultralite Laptop is
featherweight, but weighs in with features such as Linux OS, a 1Ghz VIA
processor, 256MB RAM, 40 Gig HD, Ethernet and a crisp 12.1" TFT display, plus
USB 2.0 and PCMCIA slots to add the functionality of wireless networking and
more."
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Sharp's MM20 and MP30 Posted Dec 17, 2004 20:30 UTC (Fri) by Shewmaker (subscriber, #1126) [Link] That's about a pound more than my nice little 2lb. Sharp MM20 from EmperorLinux
Sharp's MM20 and MP30 Posted Dec 18, 2004 2:40 UTC (Sat) by sandy_pond (guest, #9734) [Link] lightest weight Linux-based laptop ever (under $1000).That's about a pound more than my nice little 2lb. Sharp MM20 from EmperorLinux rtft (read the firgen title)
Sharp's MM20 and MP30 Posted Dec 18, 2004 16:04 UTC (Sat) by TimCunningham (guest, #10316) [Link] The title I'm presented with when I click on the link is
"Sub300.com Announces the World's Lightest Linux Notebook Computer"
I guess this is an error on the part of whomever generated that title, but it's understandable that people are gonna be confused about it.
Sub300.com Announces the World's Lightest Linux Notebook Computer Posted Dec 17, 2004 20:34 UTC (Fri) by bshotts (subscriber, #2597) [Link] Nonsense.
What about the Sharp MM20 from EmperorLinux? It's 1.97 lbs. I bought one for my wife a few months ago and it ships with Fedora Core pre-installed. A great laptop, by the way, if you have little hands.
Sub300.com Announces the World's Lightest Linux Notebook Computer Posted Dec 17, 2004 21:25 UTC (Fri) by cliffman (guest, #13144) [Link] Some one didn't read all the way to the end of the line. Their web page announces:"The World's LIGHTEST Portable computer under $1000" The MM20 looks nice, but it's $1175
Sub300.com Announces the World's Lightest Linux Notebook Computer Posted Dec 18, 2004 2:24 UTC (Sat) by rknop (guest, #66) [Link] Has anybody dealt with Sub300? How are they? I have to admit that that tiny and cheap laptop is very tempting.
Usually one pays a premium to avoid paying the Microsoft Tax....
-Rob
Sub300.com Announces the World's Lightest Linux Notebook Computer Posted Dec 18, 2004 3:52 UTC (Sat) by busterb (subscriber, #560) [Link] It doesn't mention anything about a battery or possibility to upgrade memory.
Some specs Posted Dec 18, 2004 14:21 UTC (Sat) by Max.Hyre (subscriber, #1054) [Link] It doesn't mention anything about a battery or possibility to upgrade memory. Ask and ye shall receive (mostly):
The hardware is from Asus*, which I know as a motherboard maker. They have both an overview of the system and a set of specifications for it. You can also check out Sub300's glossy page, but it's about what you'd expect. * I offer no link because ``www.asus.com/'' tried to provide some repulsive animation, and wouldn't let go of my Firefox (Mac OS X) without force majeure. You have been warned.
Re: Some specs Posted Dec 19, 2004 0:40 UTC (Sun) by tebriscoe (guest, #26462) [Link] Hmmm... I *have* an eNote and none of the pictures or physical descriptions on the Asus site those links point to match what I have at all. *Some* of the specs are the same but some are all wrong.
I've had this thing for 22 months (bought it back when the Lindows MobilePC was first announced). I bought it without an OS for $789 from an outfit called GearZoo.com and loaded it with Slackware (8.1, then 9, now 10). So far, the only trouble I've had with it is that while it works fine with USB 2.0 devices using ehci-hcd, when it comes time to use a 1.1 device, it doesn't properly hand off to the ohci driver and won't recognize the device. It *does* boot from a USB 2.0 CD-ROM device. It also will recognize 1.1 devices that are plugged in via a 2.0-compliant USB hub.
I am concerned because I haven't been able to locate a source of spare batteries and GearZoo hasn't responded to my queries. But aside from that, I use this little machine daily and have been very happy with it.
For the record, the eNote I have has the slightly older VIA 933 mhz C3 processor, and came with only a 20gb hard drive.
Tom B.
Spec provenance Posted Dec 20, 2004 16:04 UTC (Mon) by Max.Hyre (subscriber, #1054) [Link] FWIW, that's where Sub300's glossy site points, so maybe they just revamped the system (i.e., attached the name to a completely different device).
Sub300.com Announces the World's Lightest Linux Notebook Computer Posted Dec 18, 2004 14:30 UTC (Sat) by Max.Hyre (subscriber, #1054) [Link] On Asus's spec page for the system, they say ASUS recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional. This usually means the MS tax is in there somewhere. I doubt
the toothless settlement of the US antitrust case extends to
Sub300.com Announces the World's Lightest Linux Notebook Computer Posted Dec 18, 2004 15:56 UTC (Sat) by khim (subscriber, #9252) [Link] Heh. It's quite typical for asian manufacturers to buy 1 million of Windows licenses and see 1.5-2 million of notebooks. If some are legally sold with Linux it can be even 2.5-3 million of notebooks. Does it mean microsoft tax is still there ? Absolutely! Does it mean it's reduced ? Yes.
Sub300.com Announces the World's Lightest Linux Notebook Computer Posted Dec 19, 2004 11:42 UTC (Sun) by man_ls (subscriber, #15091) [Link] On Asus's spec page for the system [...]Argh! Blinking... bullet... eyes... hurt...
Website design Posted Dec 20, 2004 16:09 UTC (Mon) by Max.Hyre (subscriber, #1054) [Link] I owe you an apology. I put a warning footnote into an earlier post, but omitted it here. However, that's why I browse with Java & Javascript disabled, and have no plug-ins. It makes life on the web sooo much more pleasant. :-)
Website design Posted Dec 20, 2004 22:44 UTC (Mon) by man_ls (subscriber, #15091) [Link] No need to apologize, really -- not your fault at all. It seems my eyes will not fall off after all.
By the way, I also disable Java and do not use Flash, but too many sites require Javascript nowadays. The stupid blinking dot is not Java or Javascript, but an obnoxious animated gif. Still, your hint was very useful, since thanks to your inspiration I have found the way to disable animated gif's in Firefox: just go to "about:config", set
Website design Posted Dec 23, 2004 8:30 UTC (Thu) by evgeny (guest, #774) [Link] > just go to "about:config", set image.animation_mode to once
A more convenient approach is to install the "AniDisable" extension that adds the relevant context-menu entry.
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