If online articles and blogs are any indication of things, the number of Linux users migrating to, and satisfied with, Ubuntu GNU/Linux seems to be staggering. Given that, it was only a matter of time before a capable company had the resources to offer accessible, affordable Linux desktops and notebooks that delivered the way that Apple's products have. Colorado-based System76 sent us their Darter Ultra for review, and proved that there is an OEM hardware/software combination capable of being the primary PC for the general public.
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For those comparing the price with Macbook. This is nearly a pound lighter (5.1 vs 4.3lb). Now many of us might not care about that difference but this kind of weight difference also comes with a price difference. On the other hand, if you customize the Gazelle range (bigger screen - 5.5lb), you get a similar price to the Macbook.
Edited 2007-05-24 12:55
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And a smaller trackpad, no camera.... and the big kicker: DVI out. I can hook my computer up to my plasma a display photos, or movies, or.... whatever.
I think the better deal is still the Macbook. I don't want to pay 300 bones for a a card reader and a "better located USB".
After using my macbook for a month now I have never thought to myself, "Hey... I wish this laptop had a better located USB port"
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Exactly. I had been checking the same thing before reading your post.
Macbook:
Specifications
* 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* 1GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 2x512
* 120GB Serial ATA @ 5400 rpm
* SuperDrive 8x (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
* Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
* AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth
$1,299.00
Darter Ultra with similar specs:
$1,588.00