System76 second gen Starling Netbooks look gorgeous, Available to pre-order now

“If you’re looking for Ubuntu powered netbook that is as
beautiful outside as it is inside then prepare to coo over the
latest ‘Starling’ netbooks to hatch from the nest of
Ubuntu-dedicated hardware company System76…

“Starling Netbook

“First off let’s get the boring bit out of the way: As netbooks
go, the Starling is atypical of its competitors – Atom, RAM, Screen
size. Counting against it slightly are a standard 3 Cell battery
which will see you eek out 3.5 hours at best and the inclusion of
0.3MP webcam which, compared to most other netbooks, it pretty
subpar. But at a base price of only $389, a gorgeous exterior and
guaranteed compatibility from the off – including suspend and
resume – it’s more than a match for it’s competitors.”

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