Laptop suggestions

[Mark Ueki Mina]

Last I checked from Ars, Dell is getting ready to sell Prepacked Ubuntu laptops.
I'll find the article and some more info and I'll send it your way.

> Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 13:28:15 -0600
> Subject: Laptop suggestions
> From: thevillagegeek at gmail.com
> To: ubuntu-ca at lists.ubuntu.com
> 
> I need to replace a problem laptop from a manufacturer with a warranty
> that isn't worth the paper.
> 
> My requirements:
> Robustness (good hinges, LCD, no bending in, etc.)
> Linux support (any Debian-derived distro, or perhaps Open SUSE. I have
> Ubuntu 12.04 32-bit, several older *buntu versions)
> Needs to work with: Wacom Bamboo drawing tablet, Huawei Android phone
> for tethered Internet access
> Basic business productivity
> Some graphics capability, but I don't need to run Unity or do heavy 3D
> or gaming)
> Windows 7 as other OS (preferred, but I can make do without the 'pleasure')
> Occasional attempts at customer service.
> Looks, smooks. I need it to work. Bonus points if it is reasonably
> repairable by little ol' me.
> 
> With my current employer, I can get a 10% discount from Dell on most
> of the product line. http://dell.ca
> 
> Lenovo has a sale on some ThinkPads that ends at midnight tonight.
> http://tinyurl.com/d6c9ynm
> I'm thinking of a ThinkPad T420i
> 
> Any experience that might be helpful? Feel free to email me direct, as
> I get the list in digest form.
> 
> Yeah, I'm also thinking of System 76 and the like, but this is to
> replace a dual boot machine.
> 
> Ralph
> 
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