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    I'm thinking of a netbook...

    Damn! Well, as you can see, it's from Newegg, and for computers they don't do online RMAs, but I think they would take it back as long as it's in original packaging. That is one incredible deal. $100 less is enough to make me consider taking it back.
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    I'm thinking of a netbook...

    Well, since I am kind of running out of time, I dropped the cash on that Acer C-50. I want to run Linux and 7 on it just because I do, some things I'd just prefer to do in Linux. Thanks again for your comments.
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    I'm thinking of a netbook...

    Great advice. Thanks. Totally see where you're going, I see now that it's very true that the current single core Atoms really aren't worth their dime. Just a little worried about linux compatibility, it seems like generally Intel is better for that. But I'm sure I'll make it work. That Acer...
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    I'm thinking of a netbook...

    ...and it's got: Good temperature control / not too hot where your hands rest Battery life! Lots of it. Well-laid out keyboard with no "snags" in design Good trackpad. Not too small, like the one on an HP Mini for example. Proc/Mem isn't as important as I'll be dropping in an SSD, so things...
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    LGA 1155 ITX Motherboards

    I looked at a lot of power supplies, and I decided to go the extra mile for modular + passively cooled. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what the right wattage would be, and it came down to about 450W when everything is under full load. I asked a lot of people about their opinion, and...
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    LGA 1155 ITX Motherboards

    If you guys are wondering, this is my build: http://lensflarecs.com/2011/03/new-goodies-are-on-the-way/
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    LGA 1155 ITX Motherboards

    Oh, look, here's one! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157239 Great, so far I think that will look perfectly. I'll have to study the specs later when I'm fully awake. Thanks for the input Intel, but I know there's a stock Intel board, and I'm actually aiming for a 2500K (I...
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    LGA 1155 ITX Motherboards

    Hey, has anyone heard an ETA for Sandy Bridge ITX motherboards? My build is dependent on one, and I've been waiting since December.