Laptop suggestions

[Dorian Pula]

Yup.  Most laptops can install Ubuntu without an real issue nowadays.  (Not
like back in the days... don't worry I won't reminisce on setting up
Mandrake Linux on my first real laptop in university.)  The only gotcha is
that quite a few of the laptops sold now run Nvidia Optimus and that can be
fun to get running correctly.  But for the most part you should be fine
with most modern laptop.  Definitely go the dual boot route, since
sometimes, sometimes you might need Windows for some reason.  (Using Wine
to run Windows-only apps is still a gamble).

Personally running Kubuntu 12.04 64-bit on a Samsung RF711 laptop and quite
happy with it.

-- Dorian

On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 4:43 PM, Che <cheguebeara at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dell had been selling 2 laptop and 2 PC models pre-loaded with Ubuntu
> since 8.04 but because of pressure from MSoft (I understand...) they are
> harder to find. Best to check http://linux.dell.com for the latest
> situation.
>
> I have several Dells as well as a number of HP and Asus products and all
> have no issues with installing Ubuntu out of the box (including wifi!).
> I am currently running 12.04 or 11.10 (with Gnome3 - no Unity crud for
> me thanks!) depending on which machines I have had the opportunity to
> upgrade yet... lol...
>
> Since the price of laptops has dropped in the past couple of years and
> there is no price saving getting a preloaded Ubuntu laptop (Dell
> protects MSoft pricing...) it would be simpler to just buy a laptop with
> Win7 on it and either wipe it clean or wubi up a dual boot system.
>
> Mark
>
> On Fri, 2012-05-18 at 16:26 -0400, Mark Ueki Mina wrote:
> > 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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