[svlug] $400 ultraportable linux boxes

[John Conover]

Larry Colen writes:
> The treo version of pssh solves one major ultraportable need my treo
> wasn't fulfilling. However, I've been intrigued by something more
> capable as a computer than the treo, but more portable than my
> laptop. 
> 
> There are three linux boxes in the size/price range that intrigue me:
> 
> olpc xo
> asus eee pc
> Nokia N810
> 
> The OLPC has a lot going for it, but it is not meant for grownups to
> use it, right out of the box. The display is mighty tempting though.
> 
> I haven't seen either the asus or the nokia in person yet. Does anyone
> know of anyplace locally that has them to see what they are really
> like? 
> 
> Has anyone had a chance to play with these? I know Paul has an OLPC,
> and I've even spent a few minutes playing with it. How about comparing
> the other two? The GPS feature of the N810 seems to be the killer
> app. It seems that I could almost rationalize getting it as a GPS unit
> with ssh and web browsing.
>

Amazon has the eeePC without the web cam in stock for $350. The unit
with the web cam and bigger battery is $400, but is not in stock-says
ships in 4-6 weeks.

      John

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