Will this laptop be compatible with Ubuntu?

[Fred Roller]

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.

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Fred
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