Hi. I was looking for a notebook I found two good deals: Toshiba Satellite A135-S4527 and Sony VAIO N220E/B, both for the same price (after rebate) $599.99. I wonder which one would have better Linux compatibility (and maybe better performance). Their specifications are listed below.
Felipe *** Toshiba Satellite A135-S4527 ************************* Processor Brand: Intel Processor Class: Pentium Dual-Core Processor Number: T2080 Processor Speed: 1.73 GHz Front Side Bus: 533 MHz Mobile Technology: Centrino L2 Cache Size: 1 MB System Chipset: Intel 943GML Express Memory Speed: PC2-4200 (533MHz) Memory Type: DDR2-SDRAM Installed Memory: 1 GB Maximum Memory: 2 GB Memory Slots Total: 2 Hard Drive Capacity: 120 GB Drive Controllers: SATA-150 Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM Optical Drives: Double Layer DVD SuperMulti Drive: Create a Double Layer DVD+R at a maximum 4X Write speed Create a Double Layer DVD-R at a maximum 4X Write speed Create a DVD-R at a maximum 8X Write speed or a maximum 6X Rewrite speed Create a DVD+R at a maximum 8X Write speed or a maximum 8X Rewrite speed Create a DVD-RAM at a maximum 5X Write speed Play a DVD at a maximum 8X Read speed Create a CD-Rom at a maximum 24X Write speed Create a CD-RW at a maximum 16X Rewrite speed Play a CD-Rom at a maximum 24X Read speed Additional Drives: DL DVD SuperMulti Sound Support: Digital Audio (16-bit) Video Chipset Brand: Intel Video Chipset: Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 Shared Video RAM (Max): 256 MB Resolution: 1280 x 800 Screen Size: 15.4 in Screen Type: TruBrite Screen Technology Physical Aspect Ratio: 16:10 (Widescreen) Port Connectors: Video: 1 x RGB (monitor) output 1 x S-Video output Audio: 1 x Microphone input 1 x Headphone output Data: 1 x i.LINK™ IEEE-1394 4 x USB v2.0 1 x RJ-45 LAN 1 x RJ-11 modem Card Slots: 1 x Memory Stick 1 x Memory Stick PRO 1 x Secure Digital(SD)/MMC 1 x xD-Picture Card 1 x Type II / Type 1 PC Card Network Support: Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) Wireless Protocol: 802.11b 802.11g Modem Speed: 56 Kbps Input Devices: Keyboard Touchpad Number of Batteries: 1 Installed Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium Chassis Color: Mist Gray In the Box: 65W external AC adapter 6-cell (4000mAh) rechargeable, removable Lithium-Ion battery pack Height: 1.5 in Width: 14.2 in Depth: 10.5 in Weight: 6.0 lbs Limited Warranty: 1 Year (12 Months) *** Sony VAIO N220E/B *************************** Processor Brand: Intel Processor Class: Pentium Dual-Core Processor Number: T2060 Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz Front Side Bus: 533 MHz Mobile Technology: Other L2 Cache Size: 1 MB System Chipset: Intel 943GML Express Memory Speed: PC2-4200 (533MHz) Memory Type: DDR2-SDRAM Installed Memory: 1 GB Maximum Memory: 2 GB Memory Slots Total: 2 Memory Slots Available: 0 Hard Drive Capacity: 80 GB Drive Controllers: SATA-150 Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM Optical Drives: Double Layer DVD SuperMulti Drive: Create a DVD+R DL at a maximum 4X Write speed Create a DVD-R DL at a maximum 4X Write speed Create a DVD+R at a maximum 8X Write speed or a maximum 8X Rewrite speed Create a DVD-R at a maximum 8X Write speed or a maximum 6X Rewrite speed Create a DVD-RAM at a maximum 5X Write speed Play a DVD-Rom at a maximum 8X Read speed Create a CD-Rom at a maximum 24X Write speed Create a CD-RW at a maximum 16X Rewrite speed Play a CD-Rom at a maximum 24X Read speed Additional Drives: DL DVD SuperMulti Sound Support: Digital Audio (16-bit) Video Chipset Brand: Intel Video Chipset: Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 Total Available Graphics Memory (Vista): 224 MB Resolution: 1280 x 800 Screen Size: 15.4 in Screen Type: Active Matrix LCD (TFT) Port Connectors: 1 x VGA out with Smart Display Sensor 1 x i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394) (4 pin) 2 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet LAN 1 x RJ-11 Modem 1 x Audio - Headphone jack 1 x Audio - Microphone input 1 x DC-in Card Slots: 1 x MagicGate Memory Stick 1 x Memory Stick PRO 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo 1 x Secure Digital (SD) 1 x ExpressCard/34 Network Support: Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) Wireless Protocol: 802.11b 802.11g Modem Speed: 56 Kbps Input Devices: Keyboard Touchpad Number of Batteries: 1 Installed Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium Included Software: Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: Norton® Internet Security™ 2007 60-Day Subscription - Norton AntiVirus®, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam®, Norton Parental Control Supplied Applications: Microsoft® Works 8.5 - Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Calendar, Scheduling, Contact Management, and Database Sony® Original Software: Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation Chassis Color: Black In the Box: Sony VAIO N220E/B Notebook Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2A/S) AC adapter Power Cord Height: 1.6 in Width: 14.4 in Depth: 10.5 in Weight: 6.5 lbs Limited Warranty: 1 Year (12 Months) -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
