Latitude 2100 "netbook" and Ubuntu 9.10

For a netbook, I'm considering this system which has 2 gb ram as configured, before coupons I might find comes out to 557.00. Anyone see any glaring linux problems? I can't. Just double checking...the price isn't a lot above other netbooks comparing items.

PROCESSOR Intel® Atom® Processor N270, 1.0GB int memory, Chalkboard Black edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic SP1, with media edit
LCD PANEL Chalkboard Black 10.1inch WSVGA LED Display with camera edit
WARRANTY & SERVICE 1 Year Limited Warranty and 1 Year Mail-in Service edit
GRAPHICS Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 edit
ADDITIONAL MEMORY 1.0GB, DDR2-800 SDRAM edit
INTERNAL KEYBOARD Internal English Keyboard edit
PRIMARY STORAGE 250GB Hard Drive, 5400RPM edit
WI-FI WIRELESS CARD Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/g/n Draft Mini Card edit
BLUETOOTH WIRELESS Dell Wireless® 365 Bluetooth Module edit
BACKUP OS DRIVERS AND SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION Resource DVD - Contains Diagnostics and Drivers
My Accessories
BATTERY 6 Cell Primary Battery edit
PRIMARY POWER OPTIONS 65W A/C Adapter (3-pin)

 

Seems to be some confusion about the realtek audio, probably need to compile ALSA from source if you're not on Karmic... this thread also has details about the touchscreen, don't know if your config had that or not: http://www.mydellmini.com/forum/dell-latitude-2100/9414-latitude-2100-ubuntu-linux-2.html

 

I'm surprised that you eventually goes back to Dell product. After you set your sight few days ago on ASUS.

Heheh.....

Anyway, i don't think that the hardwares in the configuration may have compatibility issues with DEL-LUBU-9.1. Except that maybe the touch screen LCD might not work due to the lack of proper driver for it.

I also noticed that your "my accessories", the 6 cell batt... is it an additional batt or just an upgrade?

Here in Singapore, the hardware configuration is almost the same as what you have there except that our default Wifi card is the regular Broadcom 1397, and 3 cell batt with just DEL-LUBU-9.04 and 1G ram.
However, if i'm to upgrade on just the batt to 6 cells, with an additional purchase of 6 cell batt... it could easily hit the meter over SGD$650. With that price, there's a vast variety of selection else where on what other brands can offer with same or better(N280 CPU to point out) configuration. One such brand to mention is Lenovo s10-2 with additional 6 cell batt thats on offer now at SGD$600.

 

Why the latitude? You can get similarly equipped netbooks for under $400

 

I guess it is possible that Zoid could be drawn to attention by these features/eye candies that are not present from other brand offerings...
1. Touch Screen LCD
2. Rubber sheet cover for robust mobility
3. Simple external look that makes it gives an impression to other folks that the 2100 is more like a business netbook

However, in comparison to the HP mini 5101 with business design look, same hardware specs and additional 6 cell batt. Dell is less pricier.

 

yep...I really want an 2 gigs + intel wireless, I like dell support having my Precision m4400....looking at dell outlet, they're less there...also 12 inch Vostro from Outlet. But yeah, I've looked over ALL netbooks, even looked at Lenovo x200

 

well, can get the 2100 with Ubuntu 9.04 as above for around 453. before shipping

 

Factory installed Linux should be much more better than self installed Linux as we tend to screw up due to carelessness during driver installation...

But in some working environments, the use of Windows system is compulsory.

Sigh... confusion confusion.

 

I'm looking at Asus UL20A also...should be up on GentechPC's site soon....just waiting to see what walks out of the dark corner for tomorrow's Win7 launch..... But I definitely prefer the 2100 for a netbook at this point. At least Dell keeps tweaking their drivers and BIOS's.

 

Is this a dual core?

http://www.jr.com/acer-computer/pe/...are&SiteID=lw9MynSeamY-N9gHLsjd8VJJ*wGQ19fh2g

 

the reference guide states that it does have 2 cores.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-Timeline-AS1810T-8679-11-6-Inch/dp/B002P8M6F2?tag=slickdeals

whoa.....?

 

http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=42779

 

yeah....for pure linux netbook....2100 it is I guess...if I go higher I get into replacing my precision basically...

need a performance for the dollar gaming laptop for my son....any suggestions or deals you guys are aware of right now....believe me, I'm scouring the 'net....

GentechPC http://1toppc.com/Merchant2/merchant..._Code=UL20A-A1

this is pretty sweet....just got posted

 

I am not sure about latest produce from other manufacturers, but i do notice the latest, cheapest one you may get from DELL with dedicated graphics-ATI 4330 that may be good for light gaming. Flash games should not have any problem.

 

I'll check....he's a WoW fanatic along with some Half Life and Strat games....they seem to be getting cheaper and faster...

He's using my old Asus C90s now as his Asus A8js met a tragic death.....

 

Closed: Got Vostro 1220 from Dell Outlet fairly loaded up for 669.00. This will be a linux only machine.

-- Vostro 1220 Laptop Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic <-----to be WIPED IMMEDIATELY

Unit Price: $669.00

-- Vostro 1220 Laptop

-- Certified Refurbished

-- Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Module

-- Documentation

-- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.4GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB) 25w

-- Integrated 1.3MP Web Camera and Digital Microphone

-- DELL ICON CONSOLIDATION

-- Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500MHD

-- Integrated Finger Print Reader

-- Obsidian Black

-- Label

-- 32BIT Operating System CD

-- 65W AC Adapter

-- Software

-- 32BIT Operating System CD

-- 125V Power Cord

-- 6 Cell Primary Battery

-- Keyboard on Notebook

-- 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz (2 DIMMs)

-- 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability

-- Dell Support 2.0 Software

-- Operating System Label

-- Power DVD Software

-- Power DVD Software CD

-- Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic

-- Creative Camera Software

-- Software

-- Documentation

-- Service Software

-- 250 GB Free Fall Sensor Hard Drive (7200 RPM)

-- Documentation

-- Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11a/g/n Draft Mini Card

-- Windows Live

-- Resource DVD

-- DigitalPersona software

-- Roxio Creator DE

-- Shipping

-- 12.1 inch WXGA LCD Display with TrueLife

-- Vos 1220: 3Yr Basic Ltd Warranty and NBD On-site Service
Unit Price: $119.00 <-------I don't mail in notebooks anymore!!
Quantity: 1
Total Price: $119.00
Subtotal: $788.00
Shipping and Handling: $39.00 <----NOPE, DON'T DO GROUND !!

Sales Tax: $51.23
Total Amount: $878.23

 

LOL, just found this thread again... There is now a driver for the Latitude 2100 "narc light" (wireless status LED on the top of the lid) in 2.6.34-rc called dell_led.

 

wow, I was still wearing diapers when this was posted.....

 

Yes unabashed gravedig, but it's for a good reason (google).

Here's a stripped down 2.6.34-rc4 .config I made for the Latitude 2100
http://pastebin.com/download.php?i=yysktbMZ