Re: Yet another "what laptop should I buy?" question

[Glen Mehn <glen@burningman.com>]

go for the thinkpad. They're heavily linux-supported, and are built like 
rocks.

(i.e., strong, not just sitting around)

Although I think that the R series are the heavier models, they're 
pretty nice. IMO the T23 is the best power/portability-- about 2 1/2 kg. 
I think that the R series may break your '3 kg' rule, but IIRC it's a 
lot cheaper...

-g

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.
>  I was also tempted by an Apple IBook but I managed to install
>  Debian on it at work and couldn't manage to make it work out of
>  the box (heavy use of unofficial resources on unofficial sites).
>
>  Could anyone give me opinions and advices?
>
>  Thanks in advance.
>
>  Cheers,
>
>  PS: please CC me on reply
>
>