On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 2:53 PM, Mark Phillips <[email protected]> wrote: > I just picked up a Dell Vostro 1520, and I like it a lot. I had to install > Debian from disks as the network install did not work. But other than that, > and some sound issues with skype, it works well. Look for it in the Dell > Small Business site. > > Mark > > On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 12:23 PM, frank hunt <[email protected]> wrote: > >> i know this question periodically shows up - but usually it is not when >> i am looking for a laptop so i don't pay much attention. >> >> anyways - need a general purpose laptop with the usual stuff on it - >> lots memory, cd/dvd/blu-ray, wireless, 500gb +/- hdd, etc. looking for >> recommendations. i'll probably put ubuntu on it unless there is a >> better option. also don't want to break the bank so <$700. ideas? >> comments? gotchas? >> >> tnx . . . >> >> >> -- >> frank hunt >> (L0F) R0B-ZAR1 >> befuddled linux admin >> erstwhile photographer >> hillsboro oregon >> _______________________________________________ >> PLUG mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug >> > _______________________________________________ > PLUG mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug >
I have had good luck with Sony Vaio laptops. Big box objections aside, here's a quick check of your price range at Best Buy's Sony offerings. A quick glance looks like they meet most of your needs. http://vte4.me/15L5D _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
