More notebooks I don't want...

[ffutures]

Noticed this in the window of Maplins yesterday - it isn't what I want for myself (too big, memory only 128 MB and doesn't seem to be expandable, can't use external hard disks, software is in firmware and can't be changed) but might possibly useful for someone who wants a linux notebook that CAN'T be hacked. £169.99 anyway.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=225532&source=1&DOY=6m8


Meanwhile Morgans have a basic 14" XP notebook for £199.74 inc VAT, not a wonderful spec but if I needed something like this it'd certainly be worth considering.

http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/shop/detail.asp?ProductID=4535

Comments

[aitkendrum.livejournal.com]

£170.00 seems high priced when you can now pick up the 2GB EEE PC for around the same price which is at least hackable and can use external HDD and DVD.

I'm opting for the Acer Aspire One when money allows.

[ffutures.livejournal.com]

I agree entirely, but there are people out there who really want to control what their kids access etc.

I'm still waiting for something like a genuinely pocket-sized EEE PC equivalent. Doubt I'll see it any time soon, but I can wait.