Linux system builder System76 upgrade
Refreshed 10 inch startup netbook is now available with 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core processor. It’s starting at $385 but since it is not bound to Microsoft’s hardware restrictions for Windows 7 Starter, you can opt in to many upgrades. Get yourself a high performance solid state disk or up to 500GB of hard drive. In this standard edition you get 3-cell battery, but 6-cell will only cost you about $59 more.
As has been posted at omgubuntu the System76 is soon going to be shipping internationally albeit with US keyboards.
Since the Starling NetBook isn't bound by Microsoft's hardware restrictions for Windows 7 Starter, there are also a upgrade options that you won't find on
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In this final part of the netbook desktop comparison, I will look at Windows 7 Starter, which is what came preloaded on my Samsung N150 Plus. |
Find out my suggestions for starter Windows Phone 7 apps (which can be found in the Zune Marketplace on your PC or on your device) in this slideshow.
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The Wizpad runs on Windows 7 Starter operating system. Retailing at P31,999, the Wizpad features a 10-inch LED backlit capacitive touch-screen panel |
And, despite the premium price tag and features, the Eee PC 1015PN cuts corners on other specs: Windows 7 Starter, only 1GB of RAM, and a lack of an HD
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