[EMAIL PROTECTED] (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 ! -- Jérôme Marant http://marant.org
