OT: what is a good Mini laptop with Linux

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With neither thought nor caution, Tyler blurted:
> 
> It's only $299 +tax +shipping - a great deal!  The only change I would make
> to the basic config would be to bump up the celeron processor a level for an
> intel dual core ($35).  

That all depends on whether battery life matters to you.  

Jumping from a Celeron to a Core 2 Duo should be a pretty significant
jump in power consumption.  If we were talking desktops/servers or even
full laptops, I'd agree.  I'm assuming the "mini" implies that the
ultra-portability (and implied lack of A/C power) is a factor.  That would
be enough to make me -not- upgrade to a Core 2 Duo for that particular use.

That's like upgrading from earbud earphones to 40w speakers w/subwoofer on
your iPod--it's probably gonna kill the expected battery life.  :)

mark->
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