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!
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! Is also powerfull enough to run XP in a vritual machine should I be forced to use it for something. 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! hugh
