Which one?

dungeon92 · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:46 pm Post subject: Which one?

I've pretty much settled on the Acer Aspire One if I get one, but now comes the hard part which to get? I've settled on either 16GB SSD or 120GB HDD, but I want it in sapphire so does anyone know where I can get one for around $350?
Also, I plan on using it for Linux only, Ubuntu only actually and could just get an extra SDHC card for extra storage (granted it is more money I would have to spend). As it is now I'm opting for HDD since there are pretty simple CF to 2.5" SATA conversion options.
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Ben Tex · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:29 pm Post subject:

Newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115499

J&R
http://www.jr.com/acer-computer/pe/ACE_AOA1501570/

I would go with the 120GB model. You might a little money on the flash model, but you're going to fill it up and want more in like ten seconds.

dungeon92 · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:19 am Post subject:

Ben Tex · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:32 am Post subject:

I would definitely go with the 6-cell model if you can afford it. It may be heavier and add some bulk, but the extra battery life rules. Then again, you could always buy the 3-cell model and buy the 6-cell on its own. Do you know what they are asking for the 6-cell?

dungeon92 · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject:

Fox · Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:30 am Post subject:

I bought a 3-cell MSI Wind because the 6-cell wasn't available at the time. The 6-cell costs $50 more than the 3, but to buy a 6-cell battery, the cheapest price I see is $103. Whether you need a 6-cell or not depends on how you plan to use the netbook. Mine lasts only 2 hours at best with the 3-cell. If you have any doubts, buy the 6-cell.
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g5g5 · Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:15 am Post subject:

I'm getting over 4 hours with my Asus 1000H. That was one of the major selling points for me. I mean, having the 6-cell come standard. And I'm getting that 4 plus hours with Wi-Fi turned on and the screen brightness at like 80%.
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dungeon92 · Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 1:02 am Post subject:

The 3-cell seems like enough for my uses, plus the 6-cell wouldn't fit in a sleeve very well. I think that I'll get the 120GB 1GB RAM version in Blue Sapphire, load it with Ubuntu get a 16GB SDHC to keep in it (probably later and just use my 2GB SD card for now) and get a small portable mouse to use, now later on I might look into upgrading the wireless to 802.11n.
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