Will this laptop be compatible with Ubuntu?
Fred Roller
froller at tnclimited.com
Thu Jan 14 14:57:47 UTC 2010
Brittany Fleischer wrote:
> I don't want to Spam this group with a link so I'm copying and pasting
> the specs instead.
>
> I am interested in potentially buying this laptop but I'm wondering if
> this laptop supports the current version of Ubuntu? When I have
> possession of the laptop I will be wiping the hard drive and
> installing Ubuntu. I don't want any problems so I'm seeing if the
> specs supports the os.
>
> Model
> Brand TOSHIBA
> Series Qosmio
> Model X305-Q712
> Part# PQX32U-05Q01N
> General
> Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
> CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 2.0G
> Screen 17" WXGA+
> Memory Size 4GB DDR3
> Hard Disk 320GB
> Optical Drive DVD Super Multi
> Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 9700M GTS
> Video Memory 512MB GDDR3
> Communication Gigabit LAN and WLAN
> Card slot 1 x Express Card
> Dimensions 16.20" x 12.00" x 1.70" - 2.50"
> Weight 8.99 lbs.
> Tech Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology
> CPU
> CPU Type Intel Core 2 Duo
> CPU Speed P7350(2.00GHz)
> CPU FSB 1066MHz
> CPU L2 Cache 3MB
> Chipset
> Chipset Intel PM45
> Display
> Screen Size 17.0"
> Wide Screen Support Yes
> Display Type Wide XGA+
> Resolution 1440 x 900
> LCD Features TruBrite technology
> Operating Systems
> Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
> Graphics
> GPU/VPU NVIDIA GeForce 9700M GTS
> Video Memory 512MB GDDR3
> Graphic Type Dedicated Card
> Hard Drive
> HDD 320GB
> HDD RPM 7200rpm
> HDD Interface SATA
> Memory
> Memory 4GB
> Memory Speed DDR3 1066
> Memory Spec 2GB x 2
> Memory Type 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
> Memory Slot (Total) 2
> Memory Slot (Available) 0
> Max Memory Supported 4GB
> Optical Drive
> Optical Drive Type DVD Super Multi
> Optical Drive Interface Integrated
> Optical Drive Spec DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash
> drive supporting 11 formats
> Maximum speed and compatibility: CD-ROM (24x), CD-R (24x), CD-RW
> (16x), DVD-ROM (8x), DVD-R (Single Layer, (8x)), DVD-R (Double Layer,
> (6x)), DVD-RW (6x), DVD+R (Single Layer, (8x)), DVD+R (Double Layer,
> (6x)), DVD+RW (8x), DVD-RAM (5x)
> Supports Labelflash media to burn high quality labels directly on the
> disk.
> Communications
> LAN 10/100/1000Mbps
> WLAN Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11 a/g/n)
> Ports
> Card Slot 1 x Express Card
> USB 4 x USB (3 USB v2.0 ports, 1 eSATA/USB combo port)
> IEEE 1394 1
> Video Port 1 x RGB (monitor) output port
> 1 x DisplayPort
> 1 x REGZA LINK (HDMI-CEC)
> Audio Ports Yes
> Audio
> Audio Sound volume control dial
> Built-in microphone
> Speaker 4 built-in harman/kardon speakers plus 1 sub-woofer
> Input Device
> Touchpad Toshiba TouchPad
> Keyboard 104 key US keyboard
> Supplemental Drive
> Card Reader 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter
> Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMedia Card, xD
> Picture Card [shared slots]
> Webcam Yes
> Power
> AC Adapter 180-watt AC adapter
> Battery 4000 mAh (8 cell) Lithium Ion battery pack
> Physical spec
> Dimensions 16.20" x 12.00" x 1.70" - 2.50"
> Weight 8.99 lbs.
> Manufacturer Warranty
> Parts 1 year limited
> Labor 1 year limited
>
>
> Brittany
>
I have a similar set up, just with an Acer, and it works fine for me.
Wireless tends to be the tricky part so make sure you build with a wired
connection (even if the live cd shows your wireless). Another
suggestion is to get a spare hdd if you can swing it. Swap out the
factory hdd, so /if/ it doesn't work out you can put it back in and
return it within the 30 days if you get that guaranty. Good luck, hope
it works for you.
--
Fred
www.fwrgallery.com
"Life is like linux, simple. If you are fighting it you are doing something wrong."
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