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I think they will not give any discount at
all particularly on branded desktop/laptop notebooks.
Maybe a buyer can just ask if the dealer
have some units bundled with
Linux. Most notebooks
(including IBM Thinkpad) doesn't includes
Windows Xp installer and software/driver
CDs on
the packge but they are all stored on
a hidden partition of the notebook's
HDD.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005
10:29 AM
Subject: RE: [plug] Best Laptop
for Linux
Just curious but would the dealer give you a discount if it didn't come
bundled without Windows XP?
Ricky
Next week, I'm going to secure a personal loan
(very affordable) from my bank. My purpose: Buy myself a new notebook. For
the amount of P40t, I guess, I'll go for ECS A530. I already saw the model
in one computer shop and I can say it rocks. The price (with Windows XP and
floppy drive) is P37,000.00. With 1 year warranty, the gadget is 1GHZ and
has 256MB memory, 40GB HD, DVDROM/CDRW combo, wireless LAN, 4 USB ports. My
only complaint is that it does not have an infrared port.
The best laptop for Linux imho is still the IBM Thinkpad T42p though
:)
What about this T40 I'm banging my fingers on? Any
good?
I'm also an IBM Thinkpad fan. If I could buy that at around P40T,
then I'll choose that option. Or, if you can recommend shops that sell
Thinkpads at around P40T (refurbished?), please let me/us know. My preferred
specs are: P3 or P4 or M, 256MB memory, DVDROM/CDRW combo, 40GB HD, wireless
LAN, IR port, at least 2 USB ports, with or without a floppy
drive.
Dong
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