Comments on: Microsoft TechEd Australia attendees to receive free HP Mini netbook with Windows 7

By: Dave Lane

Dave Lane — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:55:39 +0000

Sure it’s something wrong with the hardware, Chris? Try running the latest Ubuntu Linux off a USB key – it’ll boot right off it, and you should be able to test the wifi within a minute or so (no drivers to install)… will let you determine if it’s HP or Win 7 that sucks – I know what I’m suspecting

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:50:17 +0000

I went to TechEd and picked up one of these and to be honest I have never had soooo many problems with connecting to a wireless network. Brought it back and rebuilt it with the Win 7 supplied and cannot successfully connect to any wireless network for any resonable amount of time. Since then searching the web they are plagued by people who cannot connect. Well done HP, you SUCK. No wonder they were trying to give them away.

By: Xias

Xias — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:12:00 +0000

Seems like a nice incentive to go..pity I won’t be able to!

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Win your way to TechEd AU with a WinMo application - istartedsomething — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:52:33 +0000

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By: Dewald

Dewald — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:27:11 +0000

Will this also be available at tech-ed in other countries????

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By: Dave Lane

Dave Lane — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:29:00 +0000

I’m just looking forward to picking from among the various ARM-based Linux running smartbooks that are being launched by many hardware vendors. Full day battery life, no moving parts (no fans, no hd), decent screens, full size keyboard, and around $200 each…

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By: Fred

Fred — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:35:23 +0000

@Nick
I guess that if MS pulls it off, all those things you are concerned about will be excellent selling points!