On Fri, 2003-11-28 at 23:32, Fajar Priyanto wrote: > Dear all, > I want to buy a notebook, but I'm not really sure because it's quite > expensive. I thought of buying a Pentium 4 one. > Could you pls give me advice on: > 1. Regarding the price and technology, is it the right time to buy a > notebook? > 2. What brand and series do you suggest that work best for Linux > installation? > Many thanks, > Fajar. > Stay away from Toshiba. Lousy support to Linux, if any. There is a class action regarding the 5005-S504. http://www.kbla.com/active/case_toshiba.php
I own one of this model and this is a partial list of features: .- Battery is dead. I mean dead. 0 seconds battery life. .- CD/RW is almost dead. It can't write or read. It just spins (the reason for qualifying it as "almost*). .- The machine over heat. Good to fry eggs. I love this nicety: the only way to setup your bios is through a Windows applet. Google for "toshiba 5005 class action" and you'll find more information about this expensive desktop :-( -- Adolfo A. Bello B. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Make your posts more effective. Learn how at http://mandrake.vmlinuz.ca/bin/view/Main/MandrakeMailingListEtiquette
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