Looking for netbook

On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:50:18 +0100, Øyvind Jensen <name at domain>
wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I recently came across the EFIKA MX Smartbook by Genesi. It's the only
one
> I've noticed shipping with a Hebrew keyboard (haven't been looking as
you
> might suppose).
>
> On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:19:09 +0100 (CET), name at domain wrote:
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> I wish to buy a netbook with Trisquel. I have the following
> requirements:
Oh, completely forgot to mention this; It's an ARM netbook, so it doesn't
really run Trisquel GNU/Linux that well, you might need to opt for Debian
(not installing from contrib and non-free;)) or wait/help out gNewSense
base their distribution off Debian (they've been at this for some time
now).

>>
>> 1. No Windows preinstalled.
> Check
>
>> 2. Long battery life, e.g. at least 5 hours and preferably at least 8
>> hours.
> Check, 6 h estimated
>
>> 3. Ability to install Trisquel with everything including wifi working
> out
>> of
>> the box (i.e. Lemote Leeyong probably doesn't fit this requirement).
>> Trisquel
>> pre-installed is obviously preferable.
> Not absolutely sure about this one. It comes with Ubuntu, but if the
> support is there for the chips you're pretty safe.
>
>> 4. Light, e.g. around 1 Kg.
> 930 grams
>
>> 5. Small screen, e.g. not more than 12'.
> 10"
>
>> 6. Ships to Israel.
> Check
>
>> 7. Hebrew keyboard.
> Check
>
>> 8. USB port.
> Check
>
>> 9. Kensington Security Slot or other method to protect from theft.
> Haven't checked that one out
>
>> Does anyone know where I can buy a netbook that meets these
> requirements?
>> Thank you for your help.
>
> Take a look at;
> http://www.genesi-usa.com/support/smartbook/faq
>
> Found the Hebrew keyboard in their European store (shipping to non-EU
> countries);
> http://www.genesi-europe.com/store/global/

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El 18/03/11 04:05, name at domain escribió:
> Øyvind Jensen, thank you for your reply. The computer you linked to
> uses Ralink RT3070 for wireless, which isn't listed on FSF website as
> compatible with free software.
Not listed here either but might help for other models
http://www.h-node.com/search/results/en/1/search/wifi/Ralink

El 13/04/11 05:57, name at domain escribió:
> Hello everyone,
>
> I dropped by a local computer shop and they offered me this netbook
> without Windows and they even offered me a 6-cell battery which should
> give 8+ hours battery life:
> Asus EEE PC 1001PX.
> I did a quick google and found the lspci and lsusb output here:
> https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Asus_Eee_PC_1001px
> More specifically:
> lspci
>
> 00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation Pineview DMI Bridge
> 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Pineview
> Integrated Graphics Controller
> 00:02.1 Display controller: Intel Corporation Pineview Integrated
> Graphics Controller
> 00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) High
> Definition Audio Controller (rev 02)
> 00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express
> Port 1 (rev 02)
> 00:1c.1 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express
> Port 2 (rev 02)
> 00:1c.3 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) PCI Express
> Port 4 (rev 02)
> 00:1d.0 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB
> UHCI Controller #1 (rev 02)
> 00:1d.1 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB
> UHCI Controller #2 (rev 02)
> 00:1d.2 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB
> UHCI Controller #3 (rev 02)
> 00:1d.3 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB
> UHCI Controller #4 (rev 02)
> 00:1d.7 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2
> EHCI Controller (rev 02)
> 00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801 Mobile PCI Bridge (rev e2)
> 00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation Tigerpoint LPC Controller (rev 02)
> 00:1f.2 SATA controller: Intel Corporation 82801GR/GH (ICH7 Family)
> SATA AHCI Controller (rev 02)
> 00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation 82801G (ICH7 Family) SMBus Controller
> (rev 02)
> 01:00.0 Ethernet controller: Atheros Communications Atheros AR8132 /
> L1c Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (rev c0)
> 02:00.0 Network controller: Atheros Communications Inc. AR9285
> Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express) (rev 01)
>
> lsusb
>
> Bus 005 Device 002: ID 0b05:1788 ASUSTek Computer, Inc.
> Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
> Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
> Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
> Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
> Bus 001 Device 002: ID 13d3:5119 IMC Networks
> Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
>
> Will everything (webcam, wifi, 3D acceleration) work out of the box if
> I install Trisquel on this netbook?
> The wifi model appears to be the one here (and thus is supported by
> free software):
> http://www.h-node.com/wifi/view/en/103/Atheros-AR9285-Wireless-Network-Adapter
>
>
>

You could check at h-node.com or take a live CD or live USB to the
seller and check. It would be nice if you reported the resolts.

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El mié, 13-04-2011 a las 17:21 +0200, name at domain escribió:
> It seems very similar in specs to this notebook which is fully supported, so
> 3D acceleration and wifi should work. The only different parts might be
> bluetooth and webcamera:
> http://wiki.debian.org/DebianEeePC/Model/1005pe
> http://www.h-node.com/notebooks/view/en/10/EEE-PC-1005PE

I own an Acer Aspire One (D250-1530), it has both wireless and 3D
working. Webcam too :), but no bluetooth :(
Maybe you could take a look, they aren't expensive at all.
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So coreboot runs well on it? Or do you still use the bios it was shipped with?

El 20/04/11 11:28, name at domain escribió:
> Just in case anyone is wondering the netbook EeePC 1001px satisfies
> all the requirements I had other than 11, 12 and 15.
>

Thanks for the info. Would you please tell us if it works with 3D?
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