Re: Laptop advice
On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 01:41:57PM +0000, Jack Malmostoso wrote:
> On Sat, 10 May 2008 15:30:10 +0200, Gilles Sadowski wrote:
>
> > - Lightweight but usable (i.e. screen should be 14" or 15").
>
> I'd stick with 13.3", since nowadays you seem to only be getting
> widescreen laptops. And those are pretty big.
Certainly a 15.4" widescreen (as is quite common) makes for a very large
laptop, and the 13.3" widescreen are the same resolution (1280x800) so
no loss there.
> > - Wired network adapter
>
> Can't think of a non supported one.
I am sure someone can find one, but it would be unusual.
> > - Wireless network adapter
>
> Go with Intel, be it 4965 or 3945.
I will second that. As long as you have a 2.6.22 or higher kernel they
simply work.
> > - Firewire
>
> Again, can't think of a non supported one.
TI made some pretty crappy ones years ago but I doubt anyone uses them
anymore. Most are UCHI1394 compliant.
> > - Webcam
>
> Good luck with that. You might find something compatible with linux-UVC,
> but it's really a lottery.
Yeah I can't think of any that would work for sure either, although I
have never wanted a webcam so I haven't looked much.
> I bought an Asus Z37E barebone and customized it to my liking, and the
> only nonsupported thing is the webcam, as of now.
> I'd have gone with a Thinkpad but it was not available when I needed a
> laptop, but if you have the cash for it, go with one and never look back.
My wife has an Asus R1F tablet, and so far everything (except perhaps
the modem, haven't checked) works with linux perfectly. Haven't tried
the stylus interface under linux although it should work being a wacom
tablet design.
> Check out tuxmobil.org and linux-laptop.net for comprehensive information.
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Len Sorensen
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