On Wed, Jan 09, 2013 at 04:53:08PM +0100, Zoran Kolic wrote: > For some future period I will get new node to run on openbsd. > First dilema is to have laptop or desktop. Both have something > to learn about supported hardware. I'd like to know what are > popular el cheapo parts. Current, since at my place anything > older than 1-2 years cannot be found. > > 1. For desktop, some integrated solution. Like amd a4-3300. > Or to run for intel? No need for 3d or movies or games. I cannot > understand the state of this newer chips. In short: what inte- > grated cpu? What is good and proven mobo for that cpu? > > 2. The only option not to break the bank, 14" laptop is asus x401a. > Intel Celeron Dual Core B830 1.8GH, Intel HD Graphics 2000 > (Intel GT2), probably some atheros bgn wifi.HM70 Express Chip > set. Or: AMD Ontario Dual-Core C60 1.33GH, AMD Radeon > Mobility HD6290 (C60) AP, whoknowswhatwifi, as amd version. > > I've read supported hardware lists. Something is not available, > something is on expensive side. I already have nodes for mundane > tasks and would like to have dedicated box for openbsd, 64 bit. > If I go for desktop, I want the least expensive option and wor- > king on openbsd 5.2. The same for 14 inch laptop, probably with > matte screen, which is hard to find under $500. > The more I read, less I know what to buy. > Best regards
Buy a refurbished ThinkPad, still better older ThinkPad than shitty plastic Acer/Asus crapbook. jirib
