Re: Yet another "what laptop should I buy?" question
hugh@mjr.org (Hugh Saunders) writes:
> 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!
You are right, but it is at least 2900 euros (here in France) and it only
provides DVD/CD drives optionaly.
> 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!
Ah? They still provide a winmodem?
> Is also powerfull enough to run XP in a vritual machine should I be forced
> to use it for something.
I do not intend to install XP, really :-)
> 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!
Thanks a lot Hugh !
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Jérôme Marant
http://marant.org
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