On 1/7/10 8:37 PM, James B. Byrne wrote:
> I have a defective HP-Compaq nx9420 and so I am looking to replace
> it. I have pretty much decided to buy no further MicroSoft based
> products and would very much like to hear recommendations for a
> suitable notebook host to provide me with Linux based alternative.
>
> Given that all the basic functionality required is provided, the
> main thing that I am looking for is reliability of the host itself.
> I do a deal of traveling so physical robustness is an issue. But I
> also use my notebook for hours at a time, generally every day. This
> means that I am typically on a/c current rather than batteries and
> that power regulation and heat dissipation are also concerns. The
> power regulator circuit is in fact what I believe has failed on the
> nx9420.
>
> Not infrequently I have the notebook on my chest or lap while
> working at home. So the ventilation clearances provided by a flat
> desk support are frequently absent and the notebook design must
> accommodate this.
>
> I would like to use CentOs as this is what I am most familiar with.
> But, I am open to CentOS alternatives like Ubuntu or even a
> non-Linux alternative like a PowerMac with OS-X.
>
> I have already looked at the Dell site on the basis of a friends
> recommendation. While Dell mentions Ubuntu is available for some of
> their notebook computers they do not seem to provide any way to
> actually configure a system with it.
>
> So, my desires are:
>
> WANT:
>
> Robust construction
> Reliable quality
> Reasonable weight (< 2.5 kg all in)
> Supported sound and video reproduction of reasonable quality
> 15-17" lcd screen
> Out-of-the-box support for wireless networking
> Battery life> 2.0 hrs.
> Not MS-Windows
>
> PREFER:
>
> 64 bit
> core duo 2
> 2-4+ Gb RAM
> 120+ Gb HDD
> writable multi-mode DVD/CD drive
> CentOS-5+
>
> Your system suggestions, both for hardware and OS, are most welcome.
How about Thinkpad W500 ? It is a bit expensive, but .. with UBuntu or
OpenSUSE os.
--
Eero
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