Within the next four weeks, I wish to be the proud owner of a laptop.
Currently my target price is currently $2500. I do not want centrino wireless tech because I plan to do some war driving and already have PCMCIA card with the appropriate pigtails etc, further there is limited linux support (centrino models seem to have lower spec CPU compared to non-centrino models).
First intentions were Dell because I liked the idea of building my machine. Reading various linux laptop threads brought light that dell change system internals but keep the same product name- something I don't like the sound of for the sake of parts and repairing.
The same thread advises that a lot of OpenBSD hackers cannot go without there Toshiba Satellites. Further users saying that there IBM thinkpad has been there best buy. I like IBM as it seems there is a possibility of customising the laptop you order (online).
Other things I feel I must have included: Firewire, which it seems that many toshiba models lack. Audio must work, so should I pay attention to the chipset. Possibly 64MB video (Nvidia I've had experience with although I believe ATI has the portable market). Do not want anything bigger than 15".
If someone could rant on warranty and who has received there MS tax refund :)
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