Laptop suggestions

[Mark Ueki Mina]

Here is the article, the laptop doesn't really fit your specs, nor does it seem public yet. Although at least you know that laptop is fully linux supported (With some handy work at least.) 

http://arstechnica.com/business/2012/05/new-dell-ubuntu-ultrabooks-a-step-in-the-right-direction-for-linux-support/
Mark M-
From: themarker0 at hotmail.com
To: ubuntu-ca at lists.ubuntu.com
Subject: RE: Laptop suggestions
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 16:26:55 -0400





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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