>Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:03:15 +1200
>From: Paul M <[email protected]>
>To: OpenBSD general usage list <[email protected]>
>Subject: laptop questions/comments
>Message-ID: <[email protected]>
>
>Hi all,
>
>It's time for a new OpenBSD laptop, and I have a couple of questions.
>
>Note that I dont want to spend money on performance I dont need, but I
>do want to spend money on a decent quality machine.
I just bought a HP G42-303DX (AMD Turion II processor):
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Laptop+/+AMD+Turion%26%23153%3B+II+Processor+/+14%22+Display+/+3GB+Memory+-+Biscotti/1623912.p?id=1218273846151&skuId=1623912
The battery life is terrible, but OpenBSD 4.8 i386 runs fine on it (I
haven't tried to burn disks or use webcam). So far it seems very solid
and a bargain. Audio also works out of the box.
I think HP was making a similar machine with 15.6 inch screen but I'm
not sure if they are still available. frys.com was advertising them in
print ads but then the website said out of stock.
Brett.
