On Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:08:14 +0100 Sjoerd Hardeman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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 > > -- 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 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]