Comments on: CCC 20-21 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21/ portable pc, mobile computer, pocket pc and handheld computing Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:17:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: amadlopes http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21/#comment-11420 amadlopes Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:48:26 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21#comment-11420 You sometimes mention LG C1 but there is one upgrade for that LG P100. I don't know why, but it's not easy to find except here in Portugal and Spain. Here in Portugal costs around 1600 euros and brings 2 batteries. I found some guy that bouths this and using the 2 batteries the computer works for 6 hours. You sometimes mention LG C1 but there is one upgrade for that LG P100. I don’t know why, but it’s not easy to find except here in Portugal and Spain. Here in Portugal costs around 1600 euros and brings 2 batteries. I found some guy that bouths this and using the 2 batteries the computer works for 6 hours.

]]> By: JP http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21/#comment-11417 JP Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:04:24 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21#comment-11417 And I want to add that it is not clear whether the new 10-inch display will keep the same great resolution or if it will go to the "classic" 1024x600, which would be a real shame but I guess it would reduce costs... And I want to add that it is not clear whether the new 10-inch display will keep the same great resolution or if it will go to the “classic” 1024×600, which would be a real shame but I guess it would reduce costs…

]]> By: JP http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21/#comment-11416 JP Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:02:07 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21#comment-11416 By the way, the future 10-inch HP Mininote should have the touchscreen capability. Well, of course you couldn't recommend some product that is not available yet. By the way, the future 10-inch HP Mininote should have the touchscreen capability.

Well, of course you couldn’t recommend some product that is not available yet.

]]> By: What about HP Mini-Note? http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21/#comment-11403 What about HP Mini-Note? Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:12:46 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21#comment-11403 HP Mini-Note can go up to 2GB RAM. Upgradable too. OT - Note that Acer USA person at California Office, told me same story Asus was telling netbook owners that upgrading RAM etc VOIDS warrantee (advised him that what he was saying was not lawful in the US to say due to the actual case ruled on in a court concerning that same subject, the case was brought up and pointed out to ASUS about a year ago, when Asus was trying to say that if the sticker on the doors was broken, that they would not honor warranty. Asus after hearing that, reversed course and made no more mention about qualified folks upgrading their systems voiding any warranty (they even made them more able to be accessed for upgrades). However, Acer with the Aspire One has done the worst job making their netbooks upgradeable - with Aspire One we have to do major computer take apart to get inside to do any upgrade! HP in their own video mention that HDD and RAM are easy to get to by the back of the machine. HP Mini-Note can go up to 2GB RAM. Upgradable too.

OT – Note that Acer USA person at California Office, told me same story Asus was telling netbook owners that upgrading RAM etc VOIDS warrantee (advised him that what he was saying was not lawful in the US to say due to the actual case ruled on in a court concerning that same subject, the case was brought up and pointed out to ASUS about a year ago, when Asus was trying to say that if the sticker on the doors was broken, that they would not honor warranty. Asus after hearing that, reversed course and made no more mention about qualified folks upgrading their systems voiding any warranty (they even made them more able to be accessed for upgrades). However, Acer with the Aspire One has done the worst job making their netbooks upgradeable – with Aspire One we have to do major computer take apart to get inside to do any upgrade! HP in their own video mention that HDD and RAM are easy to get to by the back of the machine.

]]> By: Chippy http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21/#comment-11402 Chippy Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:18:39 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21#comment-11402 Yes, I thought about the Mini-note but wanted to include the touchscreen capability. Yes, I thought about the Mini-note but wanted to include the touchscreen capability.

]]> By: HP Mini-note can have 2GB Ram http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21/#comment-11400 HP Mini-note can have 2GB Ram Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:58:28 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21#comment-11400 HP Mini-Note can use 2GB RAM. 1280x768 screen that is not too friendly for sunlight use outdoors, and battery life has been reported to be on the lower end due to the CPU slower old CPU. There is a story floating around that HP will be using a new VIA processor that uses less power and gives off less heat (when or if true, no one really knows for sure). XP is quicker than Vista versions (Ubuntu with fast SSD?) Some HP Mini-note's have the 6 cell option (more expensive models). Their battery has built-in indicator for charge status. HP Mini-Note can use 2GB RAM. 1280×768 screen that is not too friendly for sunlight use outdoors, and battery life has been reported to be on the lower end due to the CPU slower old CPU. There is a story floating around that HP will be using a new VIA processor that uses less power and gives off less heat (when or if true, no one really knows for sure).

XP is quicker than Vista versions (Ubuntu with fast SSD?)

Some HP Mini-note’s have the 6 cell option (more expensive models). Their battery has built-in indicator for charge status.

]]> By: JP http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21/#comment-11399 JP Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:56:04 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21#comment-11399 Of course you can install Windows on a Linux machine! Actually, if it is a Linux machine, you are pretty sure that the hardware is not locked and you can install whatever OS you want on it. The only case where you are stuck with a specific OS is with "tattooed" PC where the only installable OS is... Windows of course! Just remember that installing Windows requires you to have a valid license, which is NOT cheap. So if you paid for such a pricey license, why couldn't you install it!!! :-) About the RAM in netbooks, there is no common netbook that is limited to 1GB. Most are shipped with 1GB but all can be upgraded to 2GB max. Then depending on the netbook, some allows a quick and easy upgrade like the Asus EEE PC's or the Gigabyte M912 where the slot is really easy to access by just unscrewing a small panel, while others like the Acer Aspire One or the MSI Wind are much harder to upgrade because the device must be opened completely to access the slot and this usually breaks the warranty. Of course you can install Windows on a Linux machine! Actually, if it is a Linux machine, you are pretty sure that the hardware is not locked and you can install whatever OS you want on it. The only case where you are stuck with a specific OS is with “tattooed” PC where the only installable OS is… Windows of course!

Just remember that installing Windows requires you to have a valid license, which is NOT cheap. So if you paid for such a pricey license, why couldn’t you install it!!! :-)

About the RAM in netbooks, there is no common netbook that is limited to 1GB. Most are shipped with 1GB but all can be upgraded to 2GB max. Then depending on the netbook, some allows a quick and easy upgrade like the Asus EEE PC’s or the Gigabyte M912 where the slot is really easy to access by just unscrewing a small panel, while others like the Acer Aspire One or the MSI Wind are much harder to upgrade because the device must be opened completely to access the slot and this usually breaks the warranty.

]]> By: REMF http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21/#comment-11391 REMF Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:17:33 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21#comment-11391 Novel Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop is an excellent choice for HP to install on their professional netbook. the 2133 was made for the education market, and needs an enterprise class OS. lots of linux geeks, me included, don't give a damn about mono and have been happily using opensuse for donkeys years. HP also have a long standing relationship with Novel-Suse, one i hope they continue with the refreshed mininote. Novel Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop is an excellent choice for HP to install on their professional netbook.

the 2133 was made for the education market, and needs an enterprise class OS.

lots of linux geeks, me included, don’t give a damn about mono and have been happily using opensuse for donkeys years.

HP also have a long standing relationship with Novel-Suse, one i hope they continue with the refreshed mininote.

]]> By: Woody http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21/#comment-11389 Woody Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:21:28 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21#comment-11389 My only concern with all the netbooks currently out there is the 1GB RAM limit. I notice the Linux vesion of the Eee PC 100H comes with 2GB RAM. Would it be possible to buy this model and then install Windows on it? Seems too simple so probably not !! Anyone any thoughts? My only concern with all the netbooks currently out there is the 1GB RAM limit. I notice the Linux vesion of the Eee PC 100H comes with 2GB RAM.
Would it be possible to buy this model and then install Windows on it? Seems too simple so probably not !!
Anyone any thoughts?

]]> By: What about HP Mini-Note? http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21/#comment-11387 What about HP Mini-Note? Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:13:28 +0000 http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/10/ccc-20-21#comment-11387 Don't forget the HP Mini-Note can do a bit better than 1024x600. It's too bad that HP does not seem to have an 8 SSD and 6-cell battery, with Linux optional version at all (was HP really serious thinking that 4GB SSD for their Linux version is big enough)? And why offer Novell as the only Linux option, when so many geeks would not touch a Novell system because of their extreme pro-mono position, and the deal they made with Microsoft (5 years only, that could be different terms dictated by Microsoft at that time, so risky to get involved with only a 5 year deal, because then after the 5th year, no deal maybe other than to sign up again for another MS 5 year option, that the customer will have to pay for if you like it or not). Don’t forget the HP Mini-Note can do a bit better than 1024×600. It’s too bad that HP does not seem to have an 8 SSD and 6-cell battery, with Linux optional version at all (was HP really serious thinking that 4GB SSD for their Linux version is big enough)? And why offer Novell as the only Linux option, when so many geeks would not touch a Novell system because of their extreme pro-mono position, and the deal they made with Microsoft (5 years only, that could be different terms dictated by Microsoft at that time, so risky to get involved with only a 5 year deal, because then after the 5th year, no deal maybe other than to sign up again for another MS 5 year option, that the customer will have to pay for if you like it or not).

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