Re: Help in selecting laptop

[Alvin Oga <aoga@Mail.Linux-Consulting.com>]

hi ya

> I'm looking to purchase a laptop, probably used and I want to install
> debian linux on it.  Can anyone point me to a good source or suggest a
> brand or particular configuration? I'm not so concerned about speed,
> but it might be nice to be able to hear/watch a cd..  I want to keep
> price below $700 if possible.. I plan to be using it abroad (Africa)
> in the future, so reliability is important. I'm not sure about power

when you find that laptop... a reliable one for $700...
please do tell the rest of us ... the make and model...
	( most "good laptops" are around $1K- $1500 range and upwards )
	( sony, toshiba, nec, hp, compaq, ibm, etc..etc..

watch out too if it supports X11... and some pcmcia cards..

go to Best Buy or was it Circuit City and intall from your cdrom and
see if it work ... their TV commercial says come down and play/twiddle 
with the toys they have for sale before you buy .. ( elsewhere )

otherwise check the hardware compatibility lists BEFORE you buy 
your laptop

have fun
alvin

> source but a converter will surely do the trick. I've done some
> research, seems the modem can be a snag.. 
> thanks 
> 
> 
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