getting a laptop - take 2

paranormal paranormal at isgroup.com.ua
Sun Dec 30 08:05:27 UTC 2012


May be it sounds strange, but I suggest you to buy old thinkpad,
starting from t61 and further.
My t61 has 2,6 core2 duo cpu, 8G memory, 15" 1920x1200 lustreless lcd,
120 intell sdd, atheros wifi, nvidia card, etc. All hardware works,
except suspend/resume.

It is cheap also ;)


On Sun, 2012-12-23 at 02:11 -0500, Eitan Adler wrote:
> Hey all,
> 
> After my last attempt at purchasing a FreeBSD development laptop
> failed (the IdeaPad thread) I still need a laptop.  I'm going to try
> something different this time - provide just the requirements and ask
> for specific models.
> 
> Note that I am looking for a *development laptop* - something for me
> to use to continue hacking on FreeBSD.  The goal is to replace my
> desktop for most work.
> 
> Needs:
> 
> - Intel core i5+
> - support for 8GB+ memory (doesn't have to come with it)
> - Wireless must function on FreeBSD
> - X must function with better-than-VESA graphics
> - 13" screen
> - 320GB+ HDD
> 
> Wants:
> 
> - 8GB+ memory (coming with it)
> - larger screen is better
> - 500GB+ HDD
> - good resolution of the monitor
> - ability to upgrade HDD / add a new one in the side slot.
> 
> Don't care:
> - weight
> - suspend/resume functioning
> - being able to switch to VTYs after starting X (i.e., intel KMS is likely fine)
> - optical drive
> - SSD
> 

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