As we are shortly going overseas we want to get a laptop. I have searched around for a bit now and have found some places that look like they might not be so bad. We want to spend under $2000, and the only real stipulation is that the processor is over 2k and there is 512meg of RAM. I am never going to have a machine with less than 512 again! Any help or advice here would be greatly appreciated.
I have heard plenty about making sure that linux will run on these things before buying. Is that still necessary with the latest ones? If I find mention of someone installing on the same model on the 'net, should I trust it? (seeing as there are two 'net places I'm looking at buying from)?
What are the things that just MUST be on the thing? In terms of slots and what have you...? Showing my knowledge here... Do all modern laptops have PCMCIA slots? Is that why they aren't mentioned on most ads?
Anything else?
A little closer to home here, for those who might know - ITS canterbury uni have laptops with the above specs for around $1900, and they appear to be OSless (or with some campus agreement M$ deal). There seems to be something about CTA mentioned there - does that mean that only CTA students/staff (which I am) can get them? How do they stack up in terms of slots/compatibility? Anyone don't a linux install on one? I would prefer to give Canty money if I could!
Thanks for any suggestions Anton
