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Toshiba Libretto Alternative?

HPC:Fan Page Icon Posted 2020-09-27 2:41 AM
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Just curious if anyone here has any suggestions for a Toshiba Libretto alternative that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Need something that runs at least Windows 7. It shouldn't be bigger than the Libretto, or at max, the Sony Vaio CX1.

Any suggestions welcomed though.
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ArchiMark Page Icon Posted 2020-09-27 4:44 AM
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How about GPD Pocket or One Mix Yoga.....they're similar size....but run Windows 10....

I dual boot mine with Win 10 and Linux....

If interested, message me for more info....

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CE Geek Page Icon Posted 2020-09-27 5:05 AM
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I think I've seen some Fujitsu U810s with Windows 7 installed. They came stock with Vista, but originally people were downgrading them to XP.
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hpcboy Page Icon Posted 2020-09-27 4:03 PM
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If it's Win7, most of those older Intel Atom based netbooks (sizes comparable to the Libretto) produced several years ago can do the job.
Windows seem to be actively pursuing an Arm branch. If this is true, then many dirt cheap Android small laptops (mostly Arm based) can run even Win10.
Do you have more specific requirements, e.g. price range, battery life, other funcionalities?
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HPC:Fan Page Icon Posted 2020-09-27 10:08 PM
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As cheap as possible, hpcboy. I know the old Netbooks would work, but I've had a few and the old Atom processors are just too weak. Battery life isn't too important, but it should have at least a USB port and a VGA output (or similar).

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys.
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MrSB Page Icon Posted 2020-09-28 2:01 AM
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hpcboy Page Icon Posted 2020-09-28 2:31 AM
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On youtube there is a Linus Tech Tips channel reviewing quite a few recent and decent cheap (below usd$200) laptops. Perhaps they can fit your bill?

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stingraze Page Icon Posted 2020-09-28 2:45 AM
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In Japan, Nanote UMPC-01-SR is selling at 19,800 JPY ($187.69)

Windows 10, Atom x5, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC but at 520grams.
It's a little bit rare now and selling at around 20,000 JPY to 25,000 JPY used.

https://style.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO60839630W0A620C2000000/

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hpcboy Page Icon Posted 2020-09-28 5:04 AM
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The Nanote looks like a rebrand of GPD Pocket.
btw GPD Pocket 2 is also a good alternative.
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PDXMark Page Icon Posted 2020-09-28 5:34 PM
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hpcboy - 2020-09-27 9:04 PM

The Nanote looks like a rebrand of GPD Pocket.
btw GPD Pocket 2 is also a good alternative.


Also looks remarkably like the OneMix 1s Yoga sitting beside me, other than minor keyboard differences.
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stingraze Page Icon Posted 2020-09-29 2:00 AM
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Yep, when I saw the Nanote, I was like whaat?
It's a good price point, but I think GPD Pocket will be better if buying used as there are lots more documentation from around the world.
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