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Re: [LUG] CnM MiniBook experience ?

 

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tom wrote:
> Has anyone on this group had first hand experience with a CnM MiniBook
> netbooks ?
> 
> http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=225532&DOY=24m1
> 
> The reason I'm asking is that I am looking for a cheap workable "off the
> shelf" computing solution preferably with a solar panel option for power
> source / charging as the violent mains power fluctuations (when they
> have it in the first place) wreaks havoc with any mains based computer /
> laptop / printer hardware.... fried HDD, USB Pens, Memory, Processors as
> well as fried chips ....... ;-)
> 
> The only thing that puts me off is the vip office (what ever that is) I
> would have been much happier to have seen OpenOffice but I guess you
> can't have everything, it looks like the OS is eprom based and room
> looks limited so probably getting OO.org on there (even if I could
> compile it for the right MIPS chipset) is off the menu.
> 
> Judging from CnM's sight they are supporting a range of software patches
> including support for 3G wireless modems which looks promising as an
> internet access solution once Cameroon get HSDPA.
> 
> Tom.


Oops That should read :

... cheap workable "off the shelf" computing solution for my friend in
the Cameroon ...


I think that might make more sense now .... Apologies for the confusion....


Tom.

Whos on the computer too late at night and getting senile in his old age
....

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