No desk top computer?

[Steve]

On Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:50:51 -0000, Mark Greenwood  
<fatgerman at ntlworld.com> wrote:

>> On Friday 12 Feb 2010 19:16:27 Neil Winchurst wrote:
>> We have lived in a fairly small house for over 7 years now. It was quite
>> big enough for us, but we now seem to have acquired three grandchildren.
>>   I use one of the bedrooms as a study where I have my desktop computer.
>> With all the bits and pieces it takes up quite a lot of room so there is
>> a bit of a palaver when we have visitors. Hints have been dropped!!
>>
>> So I am wondering about replacing the desktop with a (good sized) laptop
>> computer. This leads me on to wonder if any list members do not use a
>> desk top at all, and rely on a laptop only. Anyone? Anything to consider
>> if I go down that route?
>
> I use a laptop exclusively for most things. I have a desktop but it is  
> reserved for music and video production and therefore doesn't get  
> 'tweaked' or get any software other than the essentials installed on it.
>
> Anything to consider.. research! Linux and laptop compatability can be  
> hit and miss. I've always liked Sony laptops and they seem well  
> supported. If you can find a friendly local PC dealer, ask him if you  
> can put the Kubuntu live CD in it to check that it boots before you buy  
> it. I've had luck with this approach in the smaller local shops, I won't  
> buy it if I can't test it first, - the big chains looked at me like I'd  
> just asked if I could install a virus... guess who got my business :)
>
> Mark
>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Neil
>>
>>
>

I know plenty of people that use laptops exclusively, sadly few with  
Linux, often for similar reasons to your self.
The Live CD is the best test but, to narrow it down I would search with   
http://www.google.com/linux   the models of the laptops you fancy and see  
if there are are reports of problems.

-- 
Steve