Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 08:38:18 +0200 From: "Roger 'Rocky' Vetterberg" <listsub@401.cx> To: Thanjee Neefam <thanjee@fastmail.fm> Cc: FreeBSD Questions <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: New Laptop Message-ID: <3F24C4DA.2040601@401.cx> In-Reply-To: <20030726231341.945FB61C32@smtp.us2.messagingengine.com> References: <20030726190110.E61A237B405@hub.freebsd.org> <20030726231341.945FB61C32@smtp.us2.messagingengine.com>
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Thanjee Neefam wrote: >I am considering buying a new laptop (my current one is a Dell Inspiron >PII-233 without a CD Drive (it broke :( )) > >I just simply want to know if there is a particluar range of laptops that >work better with FreeBSD. ie: they use totally standard quality hardware, >no panic on installs, also good value for money. > >I have had all good experiences with my Dell Inspiron regarding FreeBSD, >but >the time has come to improve my hardware. > >Cheers :) >/////////// thanjee@fastmail.fm \\\\\\\\\\\ >AAFE Audio, Amiga and FreeBSD Enthusiast :p >\\\\\\\\\ http://www.fastmail.fm ////////// > > Ive been using a Dell Latitude C840 for 6 or so months now, and Ive had very little if any problems with it. Onboard nic works great, PCMCIA is no problem, sound and graphics in X worked on first try, even the dockingstation and its extra connections works great under FreeBSD. The only thing I havent tried is the onboard modem. It might work, I just never tried since I havent had any use for it. The Latitude is one of Dell's top modells, so you could easily find a cheaper laptop. However, if you dont mind paying a few extra bucks, its worth it. -- R
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