Are you tired of the new Microsoft operating systems slowing your system down and constantly crashing?  How about all those nonsense applications that come pre-installed on your Dell, Compaq or other computer?  Or do you just need a light, fast and inexpensive laptop for the road?


If you answered yes to any of those, then you should check out one of the new ultra light and small Linux based laptops.  See Forget Microsoft and Adobe - use free software instead for more info.  The Linux computers are compatible with your existing windows based applications.

ASUS Eee PC 900 20G - For less than $500 after rebate, you can pick up this laptop direct from Amazon.com.  The screen size is only 8.9 inches, so it may not be suitable for home use.  But it is the perfect companion for those needing a useful and light laptop for the road, or as a spare.  It is 900 MHz Intel Mobile CPU and pre-installed Linux operating system.  It has a 20 GB solid state flash memory drive, 1 GB of RAM, 10/100 Fast Ethernet, 54g Wi-Fi, an integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam, and a battery capable of lasting 3.5 hours.  It also comes equipped with 3 USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output, an SD memory card slot, and headphone and microphone jacks.   And It still comes in under 2 pounds.

Sylvania GNET28001SN Meso - It also comes in at less than $500, and can be pre-ordered direct from Amazon.com.  It comes equipped with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, an 80 GB hard drive, and 1 GB of RAM.  Like the ASUS 900, it also has an integrated webcam, an 8.9 inch screen, 3 USB ports, a VGA output and built in wireless.  It comes preloaded with Ubuntu Netbook and OpenOffice.  It’s slightly heavier then the Asus PC 900, coming in at about 2.2 pounds.

Either of these laptops can be the perfect travel companion or even serve as your main or backup computer.

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