ubuntu installation on hp.net laptop

Sun Nov 17 21:43:54 UTC 2024

On 18/11/24 05:21, bruce wrote:
> Hi Ian,
> 
> looking at the hp  17z-cp300  amd ryzen 5 7530.  $370.
> 
> I have no clue as to any of the ech specs. I'm going to try to get to
> the TechSupt of HP tomorrow to see if I can get data.
> 
> Short of that, i might purchase the item, and get my hands on it to
> see what it might have.
> 
> The goal would be to install liveusb/Ubuntu, and to see if I can use a
> sub/wifi. But I'm not sure if this would entail massaging the
> /etc/hardware with wifi mod files.
> 
> I'm not sure if I could/can/shold open the boz to insert a wifi
> replacement module either.
> 
> thoughts/comments?
> 
> -brue
> 
> On Thu, Nov 14, 2024 at 1:52 PM Ian Bruntlett <ian.bruntlett at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Bruce,
>>
>> On Thu, 14 Nov 2024 at 18:47, bruce <badouglas at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> looking at getting one of the hp.net 17" laptops  with SSD/Hdd   128g/1tb to install ubuntu on the device.
>>>
>>>
>>> I'm doing research across the net to see if this presents issues or problems. I have no clue as to mobo or information on the bios/components.
>>
>>
>> Which model are you looking to install? It is important :)
>>
>>   BW,
>>
>>
>> Ian
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Assuming that you are in the USA (the omission of your location, is not 
helpful), in searching for your specified computer, the google result 
has a price in the listed results, at hp.com, of $369, but, on the web 
page linked from that result 
(https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-laptop-17z-cp300-799v0av-1), is 
the price of "starting at $749.99", with the following specifications 
(all you needed to do, was do a google search for the device (as 
sinister as google is, it still has its uses) ):

"
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Operating system

INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
Windows 11 Home
ALTERNATE OPTIONS
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Processor and graphics
INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
AMD Ryzen™ 5 7530U (up to 4.5 GHz, 16 MB L3 cache, 6 cores, 12 threads) 
+ AMD Radeon™ Graphics
ALTERNATE OPTIONS
AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U (up to 4.5 GHz, 16 MB L3 cache, 8 cores, 16 threads) 
+ AMD Radeon™ Graphics
Chipset
AMD integrated SoC
Memory
INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
8 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 X 4 GB)
ALTERNATE OPTIONS
12 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (1 x 4 GB, 1 x 8 GB)
16 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB)
Storage
INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
128 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
ALTERNATE OPTIONS
256 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
1 TB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
External optical drive
INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
No DVD or CD Drive
ALTERNATE OPTIONS
External DVD burner
Display
INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
17.3" diagonal, HD+ (1600 x 900), anti-glare, 250 nits
ALTERNATE OPTIONS
17.3" diagonal, HD+ (1600 x 900), touch, BrightView, 250 nits
17.3" diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, anti-glare, 250 nits
Screen-To-Body Ratio
84%
Webcam
HP True Vision 720p HD camera with temporal noise reduction and 
integrated dual array digital microphones
Audio Features
Dual speakers
Color
INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
Jet black
ALTERNATE OPTIONS
Natural silver
Personalization
INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
HP True Vision 720p HD camera with temporal noise reduction and 
integrated dual array digital microphones
ALTERNATE OPTIONS
HP True Vision 720p HD camera with temporal noise reduction and 
integrated dual array digital microphones
HP True Vision 720p HD camera with temporal noise reduction and 
integrated dual array digital microphones
HP True Vision 720p HD camera + integrated dual array digital 
microphones (ENB)
Keyboard
INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
Full-size island-style jet black keyboard with numeric keypad
ALTERNATE OPTIONS
Full-size, soft grey keyboard with numeric keypad
Full-size, backlit, soft grey keyboard with numeric keypad
Full-size, evening blue keyboard with numeric keypad
Pointing device
Precision Touchpad support
External I/O Ports
1 USB Type-C® 5Gbps signaling rate (supports data transfer only and does 
not support charging or external monitors); 2 USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling 
rate; 1 AC smart pin; 1 HDMI 1.4b; 1 headphone/microphone combo
Wireless technology
INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (1x1) and Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless card
ALTERNATE OPTIONS
Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) and Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless card
Primary battery
INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
3-cell, 41 Wh Lithium-ion prismatic Battery
Battery Recharge Time
Supports battery fast charge: approximately 50% in 45 minutes[5]
Power supply
45 W Smart AC power adapter
Office software
INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
No Additional Office Software
ALTERNATE OPTIONS
Microsoft® 365 Personal 1 Year - Save $7 Instantly
Microsoft® Office 365 Family 1 Year - Save $10 Instantly
Microsoft® Office 2021 Home and Student - Save $15 Instantly
Microsoft® Office 2021 Home and Business - Save $25 Instantly
Microsoft® Office 2021 Professional - Save $44 Instantly
McAfee AI Powered Security Software
INCLUDED IN CURRENT CONFIGURATION
Security Software Trial
ALTERNATE OPTIONS
McAfee LiveSafe™ 12 months
McAfee LiveSafe™ 24 months - Save $73 Instantly
McAfee LiveSafe™ 36 months - Save $110 Instantly
Software included
McAfee LiveSafe™ 30-day trial offer (Internet access required. First 30 
days included. Subscription required for live updates afterwards.)
Security management
Camera privacy shutter; Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) support
Warranty
1-year limited hardware warranty. Additional information available at 
www.support.hp.com; 1-year limited technical support for software and 
initial setup (from date of purchase)
Energy efficiency
EPEAT® Silver registered
Sustainable Impact Specifications
Ocean-bound plastic in speaker enclosure(s) and bezel; Keyboard keycaps 
made with post-consumer recycled plastic[39,41]
Dimensions (W X D X H)
15.78 x 10.15 x 0.78 in
Weight
Starting at 4.58 lb
Package weight
6.54 lb
"

My understanding is that MS Win11 is a hostile OS, with MS forcing 
people to update to it, and, that MS Win11 obstructs installation of 
other OS's such as Linux.

With having bought a number of refurbished computers, with MS Win10 
installed, I installed Linux on them, without significant problems.

I note that the above specifications include a inbuilt (or, included) 
Realtek Wifi adaptor, which should not be a problem, in terms of Ubuntu 
drivers - the only problem that I have encountered, is that my most 
powerful refubished computer, has a Realtek Wifi dongle, and, to get the 
driver for that, I had to install the driver and the initial other 
divers and update, using USB tethering on my cellphone, but, that was 
not a significant problem. I think that your greatest problem, with that 
computer model, would be getting past MS Win11, which I would not go 
near. It is like walking into quicksand, which some people seem to like 
doing.

..
Bret Busby
Armadale
West Australia
(UTC+0800)
..............