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