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The Sylvania G Meso netbook is great. I really like mine. The white color is cool. Forget the sylvania name. That's all it is. This device is made by Digital gadgets. It is a very sturdy well made netbook. The hardware is solid. It doesn't get r
This is a neat, useful little machine, but, even more, it is a POWERFUL little machine. It has Ubuntu Linux operating system, which is truly a joy after so many years with the thick, awkward complexities of Windows. The screen is small - but I knew that
Delivery was fast and the Netbook arrived in excellent condition. The computer performed flawlessly. The interface is great for this type of machine. It is easy for a novice to learn and anyone with computer experience will enjoy the layout. The internet
My Mac Died as a result of water damage. I am a student so I needed to get something for classes that would allow me to use office (that is the only windows program I use cause the rest of the world uses it) or an equivalent, browse the Internet fast, al
I purchased this at a very competitive price - it took very little time to get used to the Linux operating system...but it works very efficiently. Very fast - the Net book fits my needs perfectly and that is to be used as a second internet placement in m
It took a while to get my new Meso G netbook (I don't think they can make them fast enough!!). First I couldn't believe how cheap it was but when I fired it up I was seriously impressed. The screen quality is superb, crisp, bright clear graphics
I am not particularly literate with computers. Havingations a Ubuntu OS made me hesitate a bit. I have had no problems with early use of Ubuntu. The applications on the laptop are all terrific. They are close enough to Windows, that it only takes a littl
Agree with the first "Meso Happy" review. I put this machine on my Christmas list based on that review. And I was not sorry I did. It's been a great Linux experience. I switched to Linux after a bad Vista experience. Pros: - Keyboard fi
Great little netbook. Feels solid works like a trooper. At work this last weekend the powerpoint presenter panicked. Her Windows notebook was with out power. We used my "little baby computer" Ran her entire hour presentation on Open Office
I am in love with this. Ubuntu is better than xp big time, the keyboard is small but workable, stutters a little while watching video, overall really awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I finally decided on the Sylvania Meso netbook after three months of researching various netbook models. My criterias: value for the money, portability, ease of use, stability of operating system, and no or low maintenance issues. I also considered other
What I like most about the G Meso is the Ubuntu Remix, superb screen quality, 80gb hard drive and 3-hour battery life. It's quiet, no fan noise and doesn't get hot. It's extremely light weight and small enough to carry in a briefcase or sma
Definitely all the bang you can get for a few bucks! I love Linux and this netbook (http://www.sylvaniacomputers.com/products.php?p=meso). It boots so quickly and multitasks like a dream. So far I have not had any issues with the Ubuntu Remix. And apparen
Pros: -The low price and the solid build which makes this thing look way more expensive. It's even cute! -Ubuntu AND Windows XP work very well on this machine. It's yet to crash or hang with multiple processes running, and it's very fast. -
This little netbook is half the size of a normal laptop, and weighs hardly anything. I was really impressed with the Ubuntu operating system - don't be intimidated if you have never used linux before! It is super easy to get used to, and what is re
I am currently writing this on my new Sylvania G Netbook MESO. Which I have now owned for a little over two weeks. This is the Ubuntu Remix edition, but if the desire moved me I could always throw on a copy of windows XP. For the record the desire will
The color is what any New Yorker would recognize as taxi-cab yellow, though this time you don't have to keep watching the meter, because the battery has plenty of juice -- mine goes for a few hours and then some, and that's with Wifi on the enti
The negative reviewers of this laptop either don't understand Linux or they are crazy. This is an outstanding little laptop for the price. Price aside it is just as high quality as all of the other netbooks out on the market. As I am looking to ge
I bought the Sylvania GNET28001SO Meso 8.9" Netbook PC just before Christmas. This netbook flat out rocks! The processor (Intel Atom 1.6 GHz) provides good, stable and fast response. The 1 GB of installed memory means you can run multiple programs at
I love this thing, while small it has a nice size keyboard. The screen has nice contrast and clarity. I am by no means a computer geek, but set up for going wireless was really easy. I am new to the Ubuntu OS, but it is easy to navigate through. the only
Life without Windows is great! Everything is great on this netbook (except the built-in web cam that died). Everthing is good on this in terms of productivity. Microsoft must be scared as they are holding off retiring Windows XP and installing it on netbo
I purchased this computer for my 4 year old grandson, our little "computer whiz" for Christmas! We replaced the Ubuntu with Windows XP and downloaded all his popular games and educational software he plays so it will be ready to go on Christmas
I've had mine for two weeks now and am impressed with the smoothness and speed of the operating system. I usually use KDE, but the Gnome on the Ubuntu looks good and works flawlessly. The unit is a tad larger than an oversized paperback book. The
This is an awesome little netbook. It worked straight out of the box - no problems, although it did take a few minutes for it to connect to the internet the very first time. It needed lots of updates, but those downloaded and installed smoothly. The OS
This Netbook seems to be way under-rated by others. I love this tiny netbook. Everything worked great for me right out of the box. Even the webcam, wireless, and wired network all worked great with out any additional setup. I highly recommend this little
I started my search for a netbook when my wife brought home a beautiful new Acer Aspire One, and I became instantly envious! While her netbook was running Windows, I (being a Debian GNU/Linux user for several years) knew I'd have to search for a Linu
I was looking for an ultraportable PC that could be taken anywhere easily and do everything I need a notebook to do. This is a great form factor, at just over 2 pounds can easily be carried room to room in one hand and was a nice price should it happen t
It's a fantastic little machine. Perfect portable. I'm getting used to the Ubuntu op system, but that's another story. Coolness factor is through the roof. Only disadvantage so far is it doesn't support itunes. (But apparently there�
wonderful little machine that works great with gos3.1 gadgets. no problems running linux, installing openoffice 3, or anything else i've thrown at it yet. machine was actually new but had been returned by someone named "lettie" and there
I enjoy using this little beast very much. It is what it should be - an on the couch or on the go way to get on the internet. No problems handling very complex web pages or streaming video. I was able to customize Ubuntu to add in the "OS X" loo
I loved this little netbook, especially the Ubuntu operating system. It is built like a tank. The white color is very pleasing. Unfortunately I ended up selling it because the keyboad was too small for my large hands. I ended up with the Sylvania Magni
Well, the meso is comparable to the little netbook that could. I got mine for $250 through RCS, they sold me a good one, although it was listed as refurbished. The Openoffice suite that comes with all Ubuntu installations enables you to do word, excel, a
This is a great computer for the money, but you will have to use Ubuntu because it doesn't also come with Windows XP as it is supposed to. Ubuntu is fine and easy to use, so that doesn't really bother me, but it is a little different finding yo
Well I just got my little Sylvania Meso and I like it very much even though there are some issues that can't make it possible for me to give it the 5 stars. When I received the computer as soon as I turned it on I liked the looks and the feels imedia
I have one in pink and there was an issue getting the cam to work (there's a fix for that you have to download on sylvania's website) and the sound isn't that great. Also, i have heard some complaints about the wireless, which is a little b
I have been a Windows systems engineer for a while now but I just recently purchased a Sylvania netbook with Ubuntu 8.04 installed. I have worked very little with Linux before and was very apprehensive about this OS. I must say that I have been pleasantly
It's a a nice, small computer that seems fairly quick for a netbook. I installed Windows XP Home from a USB flash drive, but the Ubuntu operating system seemed fine, Earlier I had tried to install Win XP Pro, but it could not find the sound card even
i like it but this said that it came with xp and it didn't, but the laptop is suuuuper cute
Pros: After you get it working, it does perform as promised. I bought it as a PDA substitute, and its small size and capability make it very good for that. It even costs less than my PDA. I bought the Linux version for quick start up. Ubuntu is very user
Look, I have NO PROBLEM with a machine that is NOT running Windows. Ubuntu is a great operating system. Anyone who purchases Microsoft Office BEFORE even *trying* OpenOffice.org is not being thrifty with his or her money, to say the least. I can't
I really like this box except for the WiFi connectivity, and that is a deal breaker. I am sitting 12 feet from my wireless router, and I vary from two to three bars. More importantly, the connection speed is 1 meg, and it's a G router. This means
Loved the small form factor and was even willing to adapt to the poorly laid out keyboard but was never able to connect it via wi fi and when I could it was slow or intermittent. I called the manufacturer and they did not even know what wpa supplicant dri
After opening the box, my first impression was that it was a very nicely packaged unit with slim lines and weighed hardly anything at all. The keyboard was small, but I expected that from a little netbook. After awhile I got used to the size and being w
Well... I'll just say that I have had better experiences with new computers. I like the form factor and the cool yellow color but Ubuntu is simply a pain in the neck. I can understand that some Linux enthusists might like twiddling with Ubuntu, but I
I sent off for a mini computer around a month ago, It was advertizing a multi media card slot but my sprint wireless card is too big. I asked for an exchange or refund but they refused saying I can buy a smaller card for around $150 or sell it on Ebay! I
It is hadr for me to evaluate the compute because the operating system Ubuntu was full of glitches. People often talked about it in other reviews saying it is a cheap way to get a mac. Well a Mac with many glitches maybe. Anyway if you want to live in
This product prompts to set the date and time every time it starts, and never saves them. If you set the time, the computer freezes and won't boot. If you ignore setting the time, the system boots but is set to January 1, 2000. If you then change
In all fairness, I am rating this very poorly out of the frustration of having received a faulty product that had been returned to Amazon from a previous buyer. I received mine yesterday and was very elated, after having waited for awhile to receive it an
At arrived the minibook did not worked. So I sent it back to Amazon Return Department by mail. Until today I don't have news if it arrives or not.I asked a refund by an asus minibook paying the price difference. In my experience with Amazon ( a lot
I bought this netbook for the operating system but was near impossible to install Skype on it. There are many software issues and after a long period of try and error, reading many forums, and finally with the help of a computer ingeniering I installed it
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