Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Looking for capable notebook for OI and other OSes, small size and with real network.

2013-03-27 Thread Gordon Ross
This works pretty well for me, and is a very capable laptop: http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/precision-m4500/pd nVidia graphics, still USB 2.0 etc. Unfortunately, you can no longer buy it new. You might find refurbished units, or used... -- Gordon Ross g...@nexenta.com Nexenta Systems, Inc.

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Looking for capable notebook for OI and other OSes, small size and with real network.

2013-03-27 Thread Hans J. Albertsson
I checked the new version: a precision m4700 laptop. I'm a bit surprised to realise there seems to be no RJ45 Gb wired ethernet. AmAzInG! Did the 4500 have a wired ethernet. On 2013-03-27 16:53, Gordon Ross wrote: This works pretty well for me, and is a very capable laptop:

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Looking for capable notebook for OI and other OSes, small size and with real network.

2013-03-27 Thread Geoff Nordli
In the specs it says: Connectivity Wired: Integrated Intel 82579M/V 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet I have an M4500, which has been a good machine, though I am running Ubuntu on it. On 13-03-27 09:42 AM, Hans J. Albertsson wrote: I checked the new version: a precision m4700 laptop. I'm

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Looking for capable notebook for OI and other OSes, small size and with real network.

2013-03-27 Thread Gordon Ross
On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 1:12 PM, Geoff Nordli geo...@gnaa.net wrote: In the specs it says: Connectivity Wired: Integrated Intel 82579M/V 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet I have an M4500, which has been a good machine, though I am running Ubuntu on it. Oh, by the way, I had to update the

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Looking for capable notebook for OI and other OSes, small size and with real network.

2013-03-27 Thread ken mays
Hans, Depends on what you are willing to spend as you can get the Dell Vostro 5430 or the Scan 3XS Graphite LG5 Gaming Laptop -  http://3xs.scan.co.uk/ShowSystem.asp?SystemID=1459. Both are good choices. Have fun, Ken Mays From: Hans J. Albertsson

[OpenIndiana-discuss] Looking for capable notebook for OI and other OSes, small size and with real network.

2013-03-26 Thread Hans J. Albertsson
I've been looking at possible choices for a small note-book for OI and some sort of Windows in dual boot, possibly even an ultrabook thingie. However, I keep running into disappointments: The biggest one is the apparent scarcity of proper high-capacity GB wired ethernet. Also, if I'd like

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Looking for capable notebook for OI and other OSes, small size and with real network.

2013-03-26 Thread Gregory S. Youngblood
If you find a good option I would like to know. The last good laptop I have personally used that worked great with open Indiana was my Lenovo T61p from 2008. I still have it and it works well though it is a bit dated and big. -- Sent from my Jelly Bean Galaxy Nexus Hans J. Albertsson

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Looking for capable notebook for OI and other OSes, small size and with real network.

2013-03-26 Thread Luca De Pandis
The main problem of that laptop is the graphics card. http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/xps-13-linux/pd Intel HD 4000 *doesn't* work on OI. Only VESA. I've bought a Compaq CQ58-205SL with an Intel HD Graphics and OI is not be able to use the graphics acceleration due the lacks of the Intel's

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Looking for capable notebook for OI and other OSes, small size and with real network.

2013-03-26 Thread Milan Jurik
Hi, some laptops with nVidia NVS could be usable. Best regards, Milan On út, 2013-03-26 at 13:42 -0600, Gregory S. Youngblood wrote: If you find a good option I would like to know. The last good laptop I have personally used that worked great with open Indiana was my Lenovo T61p from

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Looking for capable notebook for OI and other OSes, small size and with real network.

2013-03-26 Thread Calin Somoza
Hi Hans, my Lenovo T510 works just fine running OI 151a7. PXE and Wifi worked instantly, but yes, it's not an ultrabook of course. Calin On 03/26/13 08:16 PM, Hans J. Albertsson wrote: I've been looking at possible choices for a small note-book for OI and some sort of Windows in dual boot,

Re: [OpenIndiana-discuss] Looking for capable notebook for OI and other OSes, small size and with real network.

2013-03-26 Thread Jonathan Adams
Don'cha just love dells website ... asked for Ultrabook (i7+, 8Gb+ memory, Dedicated Graphics (Nvidia GT 630M 1Gb), 11-14 ...) sbnb1441 and sbnb1440 e-codes ... I've tried comparing them, and the only difference appears to be about £350 in price ... :) USB 3 though, so you won't be able to use