[xubuntu-users] New Laptop

[Rog]

On 06/12/2015 06:47 AM, Rob Ward wrote:
> I have been back at work for 6 weeks and have a bit of cash to splash,
> and I would like to ask the XUbuntu community what would be a good
> laptop to buy?
> I have been using XUbuntu for slightly over 12 months and had a very good 
> experience.
> I have a desktop, a web server, a media centre and and a laptop, all running
> XUbuntu, and do not want to return to Win7 or 8? (10 haha!)
> Any suggestions for a system that will take a seamless XUbuntu installation?
>
> Location: Victoria, Australia :-)
> -- 
>
> *Rob Ward*
> Lake Tyers Beach, 3909
Rob,

I second the vote for Thinkpads in the "T" series. I had a T-42 which worked 
for years. I loved the user-friendly features like a great keyboard, a little 
light one could turn on to illuminate the keyboard, etc. They are robust and 
are known for being Linux friendly. Can't say much about today's models but my 
guess is they are still good.

Whatever you get, try to get your hands on one to try it out as user 
preferences are unique to each. Upon the recommendation of other Linux users, 
I got a "Clevo," also sold as a System-76 Galago UltraPro. Sadly the keyboard 
is too "chicklet-y." The touch pad is so sensitive that I turn it off. 
Keyboard hard to see in the dark. No indicator that the caps-lock is engaged. 
And, even tho it's "ultra" and slim, the volume is still a bit much because 
it's longer and deeper, i.e., not compact. Battery life is not great because 
it's one of those pancake Li-ion things that has a small volume, hence, small 
amp-hr capacity as compared to my old T-42. (And even an old ASUS Netbook.) 
Pluses: I-7 processor. It has a SATA and mSATA slot so I bought mine sans OS 
and sans HD. Bought my own SATA and mSATA SSDs. The display is excellent. And, 
you can get it "unbranded," without a manufacturer's logo on it. (That is a 
Clevo / Prostar W740SU,
     http://pro-star.com/index.php?r=product/detail&model=W740SU)

Have fun shopping.

/Roger
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