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    Does anyone know when the Wind with Linux and a 6-cell will be released?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by The Biles, Jun 5, 2008.

  1. The Biles

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    The only thing I've heard is sometime in the summer. Is there a more specific estimate?
     
    The Biles, Jun 5, 2008
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    i thought the linux version was only going to be a 3 cell battery and the xp version 6 cell
     
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    It is. June 14 i Believe??
     
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    I thought the only difference in the two was the RAM and OS. Can't I customize one with a 6-cell battery somewhere?
     
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    i'm pretty sure only the windows version comes with the 6-cell which is why that model will be $100 more.
     
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    I thought that just covered the cost of Windows. Any news on sites that will allow you to customize as far as RAM and battery?
     
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    The first batch to be released in Europe will have XP, 1GB, BT and 3 cells, according to my supplier.

    Where are you living? (might be good to put that in your info under your avatar)
     
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    I'm in the USA. Usually that appears. I guess since I'm posting from my Centro some of the information is left out (like my sig).
     
    The Biles, Jun 6, 2008
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    The battery shortage is still in full progress. The Eee 901 and 1000 are being launched with 6cells but the low capacity kind.

    The Wind and Acer One both have a 6 cell option but look to be launching with only the 3 cell.

    It might be ok. Buying a 6 cell of even large 3rd party battery later might be worth it. The 3 cells cut down the travel weight quite a bit. About 150-200g. Doesnt sound like a lot but with an 1kg laptop that is 20%.
     
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    I guess you're right. Also, 3.5 hours is a lot of life too. I guess I'll just get whatever it launches with. What's the best place to get one from once they're released?
     
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    Does anyone know launch dates for 901 and 1000?

    For USA and Europe?
     
    Phil, Jun 7, 2008
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