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Who were the Windows-exclusive OEM customers? I thought all of them tried releasing Linux netbooks they just didn't sell


I have an HP mini110 that runs Windows 7 32-bit. I got it as a gift this Christmas and I remember thinking "oh boy, let's see how this thing runs". But it does just fine. I mean it's no speed demon, but for the limited purpose of the form factor, it's perfectly fine. I have to admit I was surprised that it works so well. I kinda expected Windows to be a hog on that hardware (1GB RAM fixed, with no upgrade path), but it really isn't. Even the 5400RPM HDD seems to chug along well, contrary to my prior experiences with laptops running slower hard drives. I would have preferred an SSD though. And the battery life is insanely good.

For ~$350 or so, it's a really good device.




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