[TriLUG] Which laptop to buy

[kevin at flanagannc.net]

I have a Thinkpad T42 at work, it's really nice, doesn't do the screen res
that you wanted, just 1024x768 on the screen, but the external port runs
nicely at 1600x1200.  It's not the fastest, or the sexiest, but it's a
great system.


I just saw a co-worker bought a compaq AMD Turion based system, he's
really happy with it, but I didn't get a good look.  He did say that it
was only $850, that's something that the Thinkpad can't claim.

Kevin




> Which laptop to buy, that is the question.  The requirements are built
> in Ethernet (gigabit would be nice), IEEE-1394 (FireWire) and a large
> (as in pixels) screen (1400x1050 minimum).  I must be able to boot both
> Linux and some other well known OS.
>
> I do not care who makes the CPU as long as it is x86, sorry no Macs for
> this one.  I have had less then happy experiences with Dell, and would
> like to stay away from them.  I also find Dell's Linux support to be
> about worthless.  I have bought my last Sony anything because of their
> DRM shananagains.  I have been happy with my IBM a20p Thinkpad and
> before the my Digital HiNote II, but both are just a bit under powered.
>
> Any suggestions on what to buy and where would help.
>
> Thanks
> Charles Fischer
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