Eero Volotinen wrote: > On 1/7/10 8:55 PM, Eero Volotinen wrote: > >> 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. >> > > Also Dell (http://www.emperorlinux.com/mfgr/dell/rhino/) > E6500 / M6400 is good solution. > > -- > Eero > FWIW I am using CentOS 5.4 x86-64 on a Thinkpad X200 and 32 bit on a Thinkpad A31. Until recently I was using CentOS 5.3/4 32bit on a Thinkpad x31. All have been/are very reliable and are used 8-10 hrs per day in software development. I too prefer this environment to Windows. roger wells
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