Recommend compatible hardware

[Andy Boersma]

Hi Michael,

You can check the laptop testing site, it list success stories and 
failures with a lot of laptop models.

I have ran Ubuntu on Dell, HP Pavilion and Toshiba laptops.

Most models seem to work well as long as the wireless card and video 
card are standard models.

The only issue most laptops have are with power control and hibernation.

I just installed 8.04 on a Toshiba Qosmio and when the screen saver 
powers down the display, it does not come out of it and I have to reboot.

So any big brand name, with standard parts, and you should have no 
issues, check Bestbuy, Futureshop and Walmart for some sales.

You should have no issues with video files.

have fun

Michael Barkowski wrote:
> Hi there, just joining the list.
>
> I am an applications engineer for Freescale and as such I get to use
> Linux every day at work.
>
> I'm interested in exploring all manner of home video editing (yes,
> really - I have a baby daughter), graphic design and typography, web
> design (PHP/CSS/Javascript), music composition, and garage band audio
> stuff on Ubuntu at home.
>
> I always find Ars Technica's System Guide interesting, eg.
> http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/guide-200803.ars
>
> However, I always wish there were a Linux-centric one.
>
> I am currently looking for a low-end but feature-packed system, to
> switch from an iMac G5 iSight to an equivalent PC that will run Ubuntu
> for say $750+tax including LCD.
>
> Must haves:
> - video capture from my MiniDV camcorder (IEEE 1394)
> - audio capture via mic port.
> - Rock-solid DVD playback
> - DVD burning
> - 802.11g or higher
> - 3D graphics
> - Better performance than Mac OS X 10.4 on 1.9 GHz PowerPC G5 with 1GB RAM.
>
> If I go with a laptop it has to be at least 15.4" screen.
> I think I'll be running 32-bit since I think I want to install Bibble Pro.
>
> I looked at the DELLs.  One thing that concerned me is that they don't
> mention that DVD burning is working.  Is it?  Anyone with experience
> on these systems?
>
> Anyway, if anyone wants to comment, that would be great.  I know it's
> on me to do the research and there's various stuff out there.
>
> best regards,
>
>