Re: OT: laptop recomendations
On Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:08:14 +0100
Sjoerd Hardeman <sjoerd@lorentz.leidenuniv.nl> wrote:
> Micha Feigin wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > Sorry for being a bit off topic but it's time for a new laptop that
> > will run linux solely and I'm looking for recomendation on what has
> > a good build quallity (will travel), descent battery life, although
> > more important is good computing power and a good screen at
> > 15.4" (needs to be workable with the screen) at a price range of
> > around 1500$ rough ballpark. Good service is a must since it's a
> > working laptop.
> >
> > I know that hp and compaq are a big no no (build quality is shaky
> > at best). I also have the worst experience possible with Sony
> > support on just about every continent (haven't managed to run into
> > worse). Lenovo 3000 series also has a bad track run at our uni in
> > terms of build quallity, no experience with the ideapad pad heard
> > that they are not much brighter.
> >
> > Currently the best candidates are the lenovo thinkpad series
> > (either stick with the older and probed t61 or go with the t500 or
> > similar), mac (not sure about the one button issue although the
> > design is nice).
> >
> > Runner up is Dell, although the hardware seems a bit cheap when
> > looking at the drivers (especially the touchpad which tends to be
> > alps which isn't up to par with the synaptic).
> >
> > Toshiba local dealers didn't prove themselves with a friends laptop.
> >
> > Can't find anyone with experience with lg and fujitsu.
> >
> > Will be happy for feedback/experience/hardware trouble/Service
> > experience in case of mulfunciton etc.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> I love my Dell XPS. I have a 13.3', but there are versions with
> larger screens. They can be bought with Ubuntu preinstalled, so you
> know for sure that Linux works on these systems. Also some Inspirions
> can be bought with Ubuntu, which saves you a Windows licence.
>
> Sjoerd
>
>
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Hi, I concur with the "DELL" idea. I have an "Precision M60" 3-years
old and it's a tank. still using initial battery. I would recommend
that you explore the "refurbished" supply for a more reasonable price.
Mine has been dropped, rained on, slipped off the car hood and sat-on
with never a hiccup. But of course, YMMV.
My .02
Jack
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