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Netbook/laptop + OS: Shortest time to action?

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When I wake up during the middle of the night I want to be able to, as quickly as possible, start writing things down least I forget them. Which netbook or laptop combo would go from a state of complete silence (no buzzing fans etc.) to a working state in the shortest amount of time? It can be from power off, hibernation, suspension or whatever you call it as long as it’s completely quiet.

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patg7590's avatar

The new Acer Aspire one’s have instant on Android partition in addiotion to windows. Might be just what you need.

20 second boot up time almost instant :D

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/10/acer-aspire-one-aod250-holds-us-over-with-android-and-xp/

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Vincentt's avatar

Reportedly Ubuntu can, if your netbook has an SSD drive, come up in five seconds. You can also put your laptop in Suspend (I believe it’s called Stand-By in Windows-land) mode to be able to quickly get it back up without using too much electricity (though still, of course, more than when turning it off).

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tramnineteen's avatar

I don’t know about the linux machines but my mac goes from safe sleep (memory saved in case of power loss and no sound) to fully on in a few seconds.

I vote Mac

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patg7590's avatar

@tramnineteen yeah mine too. Mac it is

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BBQsomeCows's avatar

instead buy a dictation device

then if you need faster startup times

keep your OS on a Solid State Drive AND keep your system in hibernation (or similar) until needed

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