[PLUG] need a laptop

[drew wymore]

On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 2:53 PM, Mark Phillips
<mark at phillipsmarketing.biz> wrote:
> I just picked up a Dell Vostro 1520, and I like it a lot. I had to install
> Debian from disks as the network install did not work. But other than that,
> and some sound issues with skype, it works well. Look for it in the Dell
> Small Business site.
>
> Mark
>
> On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 12:23 PM, frank hunt <linux at frankhunt.com> wrote:
>
>> i know this question periodically shows up - but usually it is not when
>> i am looking for a laptop so i don't pay much attention.
>>
>> anyways - need a general purpose laptop with the usual stuff on it -
>> lots memory, cd/dvd/blu-ray, wireless, 500gb +/- hdd, etc.  looking for
>> recommendations.  i'll probably put ubuntu on it unless there is a
>> better option.  also don't want to break the bank so <$700.  ideas?
>> comments?  gotchas?
>>
>> tnx . . .
>>
>>
>> --
>> frank hunt
>> (L0F) R0B-ZAR1
>> befuddled linux admin
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>> hillsboro oregon
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I have had good luck with Sony Vaio laptops. Big box objections aside,
here's a quick check of your price range at Best Buy's Sony offerings.
A quick glance looks like they meet most of your needs.

http://vte4.me/15L5D