[PLUG] Need a new laptop

[Rich Shepard]

On Thu, 8 May 2014, plugng3 at MartinConsulting.com wrote:

> I find myself suddenly in need of a new laptop.  My requirements are:
> - Runs Linux well (including Wi-Fi)
> - Light weight - my current netbook is 3 pounds
> - Long battery life (8-10 hours)

Brian,

   I've no specific recommendations since I've not explored portables for a
few years. However, I have successfully run linux on Toshibas (Libretto,
Portege, and another model whose name I forget), Sony Vaio (a couple of
different models), and my Dell Latitude E5410.

   They range from VHS-cassette size (the Libretto) with 64M RAM to the
latest Sony Vaio and Dell Latitude with multiple cores and 4-8G RAM. The
lightest I had was the Portege (about 2cm thick; weighed about a kg), and
the Dell is probably 4-5 pounds. I get ~6 hours of battery on the Dell.

   Never used a netbook so I have no experience with 'em.

HTH,

Rich