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