On Wednesday 26 August 2009 09:09:47 Alexander Kapshuk wrote: > G'day, > > My name is Alexander Kapshuk. > > I am looking to purchase a Dell laptop with excellent Linux support (Debian > Lenny). > > Here are the specifications I am after: > > CPU = Inter Core 2 Duo; > > RAM = 3GB or 4GB; > > Graphics Card = NVIDIA GeForce; > > Hard Drive = 250GB or 320GB; > > With a webcam; > > With a card reader; > > Wi Fi: anything but Broadcom (i was told Broadcom Wi Fi has a lousy Linux > support, correct me if I'm wrong); > I would appreciate it if somebody would recommend a model of a DELL laptop > that meets the specs above or similar as this is going to be a considerable > investment for me and I want to make sure that the laptop I end up buying > has very good Linux support. > > Looking forward to hearing from any of you that would care to respond at > your convenience. > > Thanking you all in advance > Alexander Kapshuk.
Hi Alexander! Whether you're going with HP or Dell, avoid by all means the ones with nvidia chips. My dv2416 got bricked because of it. I don't know if nvidia have actually fixed all the issues, but i won't buy another laptop with nvidia chips in it. Ever. It's a loooooong story, so please read more about it here: http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1051956/pressure-mounts-hp-failing- nvidia-graphics-cards http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1004378/why-nvidia-chips-defective http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/09/01/nvidia-should- defective-chips http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/09/01/nv-should http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-10000910-64.html -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-laptop-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
