On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 9:49 PM, Denis Heidtmann <[email protected]> wrote:
> Three reasons: Unexplained lock-up three times, I hate the chiclet keys > (need sculpted key-tops), and I get the impression that they put this thing > together in a bit of a rush--no docs initially, small error in the docs > when provided, and the big label on the lid says "ystem 76" > > Suggestions on an alternative laptop? Keys are the first requirement > (along with Linux, of course.) And that Dell mentioned here a while ago > with a non-replaceable battery seems to me to be a bit stupid. But maybe I > can be convinced otherwise with suitable arguments. > > Thanks, > > -Denis > I will add to the chorus of praises for both Dell Latitude, and IBM/Lenovo Thinkpads, for running Linux. My current workhorse is a Dell E6410, runs Mint just fine. I also have a Dell XPS 13 (not the current model as discussed elsewhere, but previous one, 2012 or 2013 ish model), also running Mint. Then I have a Lenovo Thinkpad X201 tablet convertible, that one had at one point Ubuntu and is currently running that other OS to see what kinds of mayhem it causes (wyndoze 10). I may have mentioned before on the list, I had a few extra Thinkpad X200 series, I sold a few but I still have 1 more X200 left. It has an Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM, 12" screen, and currently no HDD. My last asking price on CL was $75, so I'll take whatever in that ballpark you would want to offer for it, if this model interests you. I'll have to double check but I don't think it has AC adapter or battery either, I may have found a spare battery since the last time I posted it up on CL. I have pics if you are interested. Lenovo info on X200: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/migr-73156 Good luck with whatever you choose. MAY THE SOURCE BE WITH YOU! Matt M. LinuxKnight _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
