[wplug] Laptops

Mark Sikora mark at attbi.com
Tue Feb 4 10:29:16 EST 2003


I have been evaluating a thinkpad T30 and loving it.   It is under 2k and
that is without any discounts.  Sweet machine!


On Tue, 4 Feb 2003, Henry Umansky wrote:

> I'm in the market to buy a laptop and I would like some insight from you
> guys.  Here basically what I want:
>
> -full hardware support for linux (trying asking for this a few years ago)
> -dual-boot with windows (only for games and some work-related stuff)
> -video card that can handle my graphic intensive games (Wolfenstein,
> Morrowind, etc)
> -price range under $2000 if possible (willing to go up if I'm in a good
> mood that day)
> -don't care about support or customer service, but a somewhat decent
> warranty is a must
>
> I have a license through the University of Pittsburgh for any Windows OS,
> so a laptop that comes without an OS would be awesome, although I won't
> hold my breath. Right now IBM Thinkpad A series Value package is the front
> runner, but I haven't done much research on Dell or Compaq laptops.  Any
> information would be appreciated.
>
> -Henry
>
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> -Giambattista Vico
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