> I don't know yet because I am shopping for a laptop. I have read > aboutIBM, Dell, and Toshiba laptops as being somewhat more compatible. > > One of the problems is that even within a model series different > sub-components change causing conflicts -- not to mention the huge > variations from model to model and brand to brand. It makes it a > difficult challenge unless one can find a vendor who will sell a > laptoploaded and tested with all of the desired accessories. > > I am asking all of these questions because I wasted a year trying > to get a HP Omnibook to run properly under Linux -- went through > several distros and none worked properly. > > I have a maximum of $1500. to spend, including accessories. > Best bet IMHO is a Thinkpad. I just recently picked up a semi-used(2 years of warranty left) T23 (1.13Ghz P3 mobile CPU,512mb RAM,30GB HD, CD/RW-DVD,WiFi,Ethernet,14" 1024x768 display, and 2 USB ports) for $1200 on eBay. This is to replace my 600E/P2-400. Greg
