Can I connect to the internet with this?

angela2095

Hi, looking to buy a mini laptop for son, will this connect to the internet? I have broadband, router etc at home. Also, does it make any difference not having windows. Thankyou. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=225532&source=1

Reluctant_spender

Yes you should - the specs states Wi Fi and 10/100Mbps Ethernet port.

The fact you are running Linus should not matter a jot.

espresso

angela2095 wrote: »

Hi, looking to buy a mini laptop for son, will this connect to the internet? I have broadband, router etc at home. Also, does it make any difference not having windows. Thankyou. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=225532&source=1

Yes it has Ethernet ports and WiFi. Using a different operating system becomes second nature after a short while.

buglawton

Cheap but the Linux on it is hard-wired, it looks like you cannot upgrade the software ever... might be worth spending an extra £100 for something more future-proof and a 10" screen.

...and perhaps you'd better read this first:
http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/08/06/maplin-flogs-mystery-minibook

Problem with disposable products is they are environmentally unsound

Traveller1981

As stated above, yes it will work, but you might be better spending just a little more and looking at the eee pc range. We have some here at work and they perfect for the market they are aimed at, and they aren't dog slow.

http://www.dixons.co.uk/product.php?sku=833570&camp_id=froogle