Best laptop for Freebsd

[Philip Hallstrom]

>> Is there any one model or product that would be better for Freebsd 6 (as
>> this is my day in day out operating system).
>> 
>> Any experiences and or advise would be much appreciated.
>
> I'd suggest you do NOT buy a Sony VAIO. The basic stuff works - like the 
> screen, harddisk and keyboard - even mouse/touchpad. But then comes the 
> trouble.

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> But the screen is really great. So, my conclusion is that it is ok as an 
> advanced DVD player/mail reader.

I can second this and I'm not even using FreebSD (win xp).  Avoid the Sony 
VGN-A790.  Yes the screen is awesome.  But that's it.  Battery life is 52 
minutes (brand new, I timed it, doing absoutely *nothing*. no music, no 
vids, just sitting).

And just sitting, the fan kicks on routinely about every 2 minutes and 
whirs for about a minute then shuts off.  Watching a video kicks it on 
full time.  It's horrific.

Run away :)