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Date:      Wed, 06 Nov 2002 00:32:27 -0800
From:      "Greg Smith" <freebsd_mail@myrealbox.com>
To:        freebsd-mobile@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: Laptop 'short list'?
Message-ID:  <200211060032270656.A87AD5A0@smtp.myrealbox.com>
In-Reply-To: <20021105144719.ADE431310B@netcom1.netcom.com>
References:  <20021105144719.ADE431310B@netcom1.netcom.com>

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Mike,

I haven't installed FreeBSD on my current Thinkpad T23 because I am too
busy at work.  But I like it just as I liked my Thinkpad 600.

http://www.streetprices.com/Computers/search.pl?query=2647hnu

is where I check for good prices these days.  Who has the best price
changes by the day.

http://www5.pc.ibm.com/us/products.nsf/$wwwPartNumLookup/_2647HNU

is where I check the configurations of the Thinkpads.  [site is 99%
accurate]

Substitute the model number in the URL's above.  If you want a
1400x1050 T23 you probably want a model starting with 26475, 26479,
2647D, 2647H [latter two are the same as former two with Office
installed; first and 3rd are Win2K, 2nd and 4th are WinXP].  If you
don't know model numbers the first site has items organized by
categories.

HTH.

Greg

-----Original Message-----

>I don't currently have a laptop, but I need to get one soon.  I'll
>probably be running XP/FreeBSD dual boot.  I haven't found much into
>on the web, sorry about bothering the list.  Had a few questions:
>
>- What are some good laptops for FreeBSD?  By this I mean
>  - installs
>  - suspend and resume work (or whatever power functions, I don't know
>    if suspend to disk is supported)
>  - 3d Video is supported (maybe) meaning non-nvidia, right?
>  - The ultra-lightweights have some appeal to me, I don't know that
>    I'm looking to replace my desktop, so the really small laptops
>    seem nice, unless they're not usable for extended periods because
>    of a small screen or keyboard.
>
>Any stores that have good stock?  I haven't really been able to look
>at laptops.  Any good deals out there?
>
>Also, how much memory should I get for XP?  I know that it's a pig - I
>will be using powerpoint, but mostly just Office.
>
>Thanks!
>
>- Mike H.
>
>
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