[olug] Ideapad U410

[Jon Steckelberg]

I have a couple of interesting questions I would like to ask.  I have 
in-laws in china that are looking to purchase a Lenovo Ideapad U410 as a 
present for me.  Now I don't speak or read Chinese.  I noticed on the 
Chinese Lenovo web site that they sell U410's with Linpus linux on 
them.  I also am aware that the U410's come with a hybrid hard drive, 
which I believe can make things difficult with Linux installs.
First anyone have experience with Linpus Linux?
Second any idea how hard it would be to replace Linpus with Mint 
(personal preference)?
Third anyone have any experience with U.S. U410's and Linus?

Thanks
Jon Steckelberg