I put Linux on this 8-inch mini laptop, and unlocked a new way of computing

ZDNET's key takeaways The Piccolo N150 netbook is on sale now for $389. This eight-inch laptop has a nice display, enough power for most use cases, and even runs Linux well. The keyboard on the N150 is a challenge to get used to. View now at X-Plus If given the opportunity, I would much rather use a desktop over a laptop or phone. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I have my Android, but typing on phones has never been easy for me. I like touch typing and I'm very good at it (I should be, given how much I write). Also: It almost pains me to say it, but Microsoft Edge is great on Linux - you should try it On the few occasions I have had to actually write and edit on a phone, it was horrible, so I avoid it at all costs. But what do I do when I'm on the go and I don't have room in my bag for a full-sized laptop? I go mini. Or, shall I say, tiny. The Piccolo N150 Netbook is an eight-inch "mini laptop" that looks sort of like a tablet or one of those old-school electronic organizers from t ... Read full article.