CTL E09L 9-Inch 2go PC Laptop (900 MHz Intel Celeron Processor, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, Linux Preloaded) Bone/Grey
Intel-powered 2goPCs by CTL offer affordable new possibilities to take your computer wherever life takes you. These innovative PCs feature enough processing power, memory and storage to run real-world applications. And with built-in wireless connectivity, you can connect to hundreds of web-based applications for learning, work, and play. These ultra-compact, easy-to-carry laptops are child-friendly and stand up to rugged conditions. With durable, drop-proof construction, a sturdy plastic case, and water-resistant keyboard, they can go just about anywhere and be used safely by just about anyone. 2goPCs are a complete, customizable hardware and software solution featuring "real PC" performance and simplified wireless connectivity and can be configured with either the Linux or Windows operating system.Product Details
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| The 2go PCs are a complete,customizable hardware and softwares olution featuring "real PC" performance and simplified wireless connectivitity. Built on reliable Intel mobile processor, they have enough memory and storage to run real-world applications. They feature durable, drop-proof construction with a sturdy plastic case to withstand demanding everyday use at school, in the house or when traveling. |  |
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Running, Ubuntu 8.04
I was having some trouble at first.
I was having a few lock-ups I think It was caused by some of the cpu throttling feature powernowd. So, comment out the p-4clockmod in /etc/modules. No lock-up since, cpu throttling does work with Celeron,s and even desktop cpu,s Something for me to play with, while trying to get more battery life. I wonder how long the battery would last if it would stay clocked down to 112mhz.
If you change, the bios setting to disable quiet boot you won,t be able to get back into the set up. You still have the amibios page pop up where you asks choose to press Del,F11,F12, but those won,t work. I was just about to send this thing back. You will need to plug in a USB keyboard in order to get back into the BIOS setup page.
It seems the /boot partition is full. So if you try to do a kernel update your going to run into a wall of problems. This is NOT good if your trying to learn Ubuntu Linux. I was looking for help over at the Ubuntu forums and I'm not the only one to notice this.
Where is my apostrophe? 'There it is.
Edubuntu has too much stuff I'll never use. I installed a basic Ubuntu 8.04 instead, and everything works fine, Even the desktop effects are working, which they weren't in Edubuntu. The webcam and wireless work no problem.
The BIOS didn't want to recognize my external optical drives. However, it was pretty simple to use Unetbootin. Hint: The Windows version is easier. Unetbootin makes bootable flash drives for you.
About the small screen, I removed all the un-used toolbars from my browser, and zoomed out about two notches. now no more scrolling around. Also, helps to put all the applets in one panel, use the main menu instead of the menu bar. and window list instead of window bar...and then hide the panel if you need more room :)
At first I though some of the bad reviews might be true, But after setting it up the way I like This is a very usable machine.
Why does Amazon let people review products that they haven't even used? That's a bunch of B.S.
I Loven It!
I love this little but mighty computer. It does not do well with my Lexmark printer, but other than that, It is the only computer I use and it is great!
Beware! CTL makes garbage computers!
I'm a quasi-administrator for a huge, notoriously cheap organization that is always doing incredibly stupid stuff to save money. One of their dumbest maneuvers a couple of years ago was to purchase CTL computers, both desk and laptop varieties, for everyone. They are junk! They crash with impunity. They lock up, and they are slow. Just last month, my office-mate had to return three different CTL laptops to the seriously over-burdened IT department because they simply would not boot up after the initial two or three uses.
Personally, I haven't tried one of these little 9" units, but in view of the bad experiences I and so many others of my fellow employees have had with CTL crap, why on earth would I consider paying for one? Besides, I suspect 512MB RAM might just be a tad annoying. Spend a little extra money and buy a decent machine! If not, be sure to back up your files every time you use it.
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