Re: Yet another "what laptop should I buy?" question
On Thu, Dec 12, 2002 at 10:25:14PM +0100, Jérôme Marant wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I know this is a common question on this list but there are
> so many laptops available in the world that it is pretty hard
> to make up one's mind.
>
> Basically, I'm interested in buying a laptop with the following
> requirements:
> - cheaper than 2500 euros
> - lighter than 3 kg
> - 3 hours autonomy
> - good linux supported hardware
> - can be used to replace my main computer
>
> So far, Compaq Presario 28xx and IBM Thinkpad R series look
> interesting.
The ibm X series is great, soooooooo small!! esp the X30 with integrated
wifi and bluetooth [both supported in linux] maybe not so good as
desktop replacement but still gorgeous!
Havent really looked at the R series.
I use an IBM T23 which is running Debian v Nicely, the only thing i
havent got working yet is the IrDa, everything else, including
hibernation and even the *ugh* winmodem works!
Is also powerfull enough to run XP in a vritual machine should I be forced
to use it for something.
Would recomend the T23, is a good mix between power and portability.
although when i am wondering around with it in one hand, typing with the
other, my arm does get sore after about 10 minutes!
+not that it makes any differnce... but it has a little light built into
the top of the screen so you can see they keys in the dark! [with proper
typing, this shouldnt be necessary but it amused me for a few minutes
fiddling]
happy reseach!
hugh
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