[xubuntu-users] New Laptop

[Douglas De Rizzo Meneghetti]

This is my first time trying to answer a mailing so sorry if anything goes
wrong. I use a Dell Inspiron 14r, a laptop model that is on sale in the
Dell website, along with Xubuntu 15.04. I also use Xubuntu in an older
laptop that has 4 GB, so I believe low to mid end laptop that you buy will
do just fine.

One thing to notice is that Dell has a strong partnership with Microsoft,
so when you buy a computer from them, be sure you are not paying for an
embedded Windows license. Last time I checked they sell laptops with Ubuntu
pre-installed.


 Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2015 19:59:07 +1000
From: Rob Ward <rl.ward at bigpond.com>
To: Xubuntu Support and User Discussions
        <xubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
Subject: Re: [xubuntu-users] New Laptop
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Just to summarise the viewpoints:
1. Consider major brands, Dell and HP (Elite or Probook series) and
Intel inside
2. Use a Live Distro as a probing process if required
3. Use any warranty period creatively: If it don't work, return it.
4. Some of the older brands bought secondhand can also be quite good and
economical eg Thinkpads

Thanks for your responses.

*Rob Ward*
Lake Tyers Beach, 3909

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