On 01/07/2012 06:09 AM, Rich Shepard wrote: > On Fri, 6 Jan 2012, Bruce Kilpatrick wrote: > >> Check the consumer satisfaction with the Lenovo...I have two Ideapads and >> can't recommend them. They run Linux well, but the board is broken under >> one of my hinges. They are many people out there very unhappy with Lenovo >> over broken hinges and no support from the company. > > Bruce, > > Excellent advice. I did not see any model names or numbers in the Fry's > ad, and I specifically looked for them. > > If anyone has suggestions on low-end portables (used mainly for Web access > and the occasional Abiword and Gimp use, please pass those on to me.
I believe the Thinkpad line is a bit more rugged. Perhaps a refurbished model would suit your needs. http://outlet.lenovo.com/laptops/thinkpad.html galen _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
