The Quest for an Ubuntu Netbook
I recently came into the market for a new Ubuntu netbook, and have been scouring the Internet looking for the best deal. It’s been a fun experience, but also one replete with frustration at certain large computer vendors with byzantine websites that treat Linux as a dirty word.
Netbooks don’t offer quite as many options as a full-blown computer, so there’s not as much to think about when purchasing one. Moreover, I like to think of myself as a flexible guy, so I’m not looking for anything too specific. My only requirements are:
at least 2 gigabytes of memory
a built-in webcam
a solid-state drive
something that’s not Windows–ideally Ubuntu–needs to be preinstalled, because I don’t want to pay for a license I won’t use
Not surprisingly, my research has led me to conclude that the only realistic offerings in my prince range (around $350, before shipping) involve the three major vendors that include Ubuntu among their official operating system choices.
Here’s a rundown of these manufacturers’ respective offers as of December 7.
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