Clive and Michael: Great, thanks for this info. One thing - do both of the systems you mention use "standard" components I can buy from anywhere? So if I want I can whack in more RAM or a new hd?
Thanks, Jim. On 8/1/05, Clive Menzies <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On (01/08/05 15:51), Michael Ott wrote: > > > Wonder if anyone can help. I'm looking to buy a Debian Sarge > > > compatible laptop - yes, I know, most should probably be compatible, > > > but wanted to check that before I went ahead and bought one. > > > > > > What I'm really after, is a make of laptop that uses components e.g. > > > ram, hard drive - that you can easily buy in an online shop like > > > scan.co.uk e.g. > > > http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Products.ASP?CatID=16&FilterCategories=41&Thumbnails=yes > > > > > > As opposed to a laptop that uses brand-only parts e.g. DELL .... > > > > > > So - any sugestions? Looking to buy second hand e.g. from someone like > > > http://www.2ndchancepc.co.uk/pclaptops.html. > > > > > > Any suggestions/thoughts really appreciated. > > > Thanks, Jim. > > > > I would buy a IBM Thinkpad. I have a few laptops and the best is a this > > one. I have a R51. And here some resellers > > > > http://www.pc.ibm.com/uk/findreseller.html > > We've got a couple of Acer Aspires (1524WLMi and 2003WLMi) both running > Debian. Checkout http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Acer_Laptops/cat.asp > > Regards > > Clive > > > -- > www.clivemenzies.co.uk ... > ...strategies for business > > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
