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1. Chris Watkins Linux , CrunchBang Linux 10 "Statler"

   #Laptop shopping again (just had mine stolen). Something to go with !Linux (probably !Statler). Thinking Lenovo.

   Sunday, 08-May-11 11:03:15 UTC from mustard
   • Daniel Devine

     @chriswaterguy Go ThinkPad, you'll never look back (unless you really can't put up with Intel graphics).

     Sunday, 08-May-11 11:15:04 UTC
   • Chris Watkins Daniel Devine

     @ddevine my last two were ThinkPads, but not sure if they're on special right now :). & their strengths seem watered down in late models.

     Monday, 09-May-11 04:57:41 UTC
   • Chris Watkins Daniel Devine

     @ddevine What's the issue with Intel graphics?

     Monday, 09-May-11 04:58:01 UTC
   • Daniel Devine

     @chriswaterguy Incomplete Linux drivers and low performance (relative to ATi/Nvidia). Don't need advanced 3D games/modelling? its fine.

     Monday, 09-May-11 05:03:15 UTC
   • Daniel Devine

     @chriswaterguy Does videos, composited desktop and basic 3D games just fine. My x61 plays Armacycles/Minecraft and lets me log into EVE.

     Monday, 09-May-11 05:05:18 UTC
   • Daniel Devine

     @chriswaterguy look around for refurbished ThinkPads (with warranty) - should be able to pick up something aesthetically new for $500.

     Monday, 09-May-11 05:06:59 UTC
   • Chris Watkins Daniel Devine

     @ddevine hmm. Here in Jakarta the 2nd hand laptops seem poor value compared to new ones, comparing price & specs.

     Monday, 09-May-11 06:03:11 UTC