[Debian-eeepc-devel] Question on a good eee or orther netbook to replace my 701

[David L. Johnson]

My eeepc is dying.  Well, actually, only the 4G internal disk is dying, 
but the replacement cost (for a larger capacity disk, but still) is 
$150, and since I could use a new battery as well, it's time to replace 
it.

So, what is a good replacement?  I would be looking for the ultimate in 
portability (and durability would be nice, too), and the ability to 
install debian.  I am not interested in windows or mac os.  I don't 
think I want a tablet; I like a keyboard and mouse, and doubt the 
long-term durability of a virtual keyboard and touchscreen.

The eee seashell (I forget the model) seems good, but these are all now 
considerably heavier than the 701 -- of course, with a larger screen and 
keyboard to compensate.  I saw reviews of a really nice-looking toshiba 
with a 16GB solid-state disk and an ARM cpu, but those reviews/previews 
were from last year and I can't find anyone actually selling them, so I 
presume they are vaporware.  It seems no one has solid state disks --- 
but of course that is exactly what is dying on my 701, so maybe there is 
a correlation.

At the moment I am not on the list, but I presume I will be prompted to 
re-join when I send this.  Any suggestions will be appreciated.

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David L. Johnson

It doesn't get any easier, you just go faster.
		--Greg LeMond