On 05/26/2011 10:47 AM, Patrick Bartek wrote: > --- On Thu, 5/26/11, Robert Moskowitz<rgm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> I have been using an HP2400 duo core >> for years (is there a way to find >> the manufacturing date without going into bios?). But >> this morning it >> jsut about gave me a heart attack when it would not come >> out of >> standby. Reseating the drive connector, though did >> the job. >> >> So I looked on ebay, and see I can get a 'new refurbished' >> nc2400 for >> $250, but what can I get newer that suits my tastes? >> >> Other than running Fedora.... >> >> 12" screen >> Eraser head mouse button, touchpad optional (I have never >> liked the >> touchpad, especially for drawings in slide making) >> My nc2400 duo core reports 2400 bogomips per cpu, so at >> least this. >> At least 1Gb memory >> At least 80Gb disk >> Internal DVD/CD would be nice, but is optional >> > 5hr battery life (8 would be nice) >> External video connection >> At least 2 USB ports >> Of course ethernet and WiFi, other wireless optional >> >> I guess that is my shopping list. As I have to pay >> for this myself, >> can't get the company to let me run Linux officially, I am >> looking for >> deals... > Take a look at the Thinkpad X120e. > > http://shop.lenovo.com/us/products/Laptops/ThinkPad/x-series/x120e/index.html I am seeing one comment on searches that "drivers for the E-350 processor are still evolving". Is this old news? I am also looking at the HP pavilion dm1z It is similarly priced, but is listed as a duo core system. -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines
