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Subject: Re: Buying a new laptop 
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The XFree86 v4.0.1 server drives the A21P at 1400x<something> under Linux -
I couldn't get the full 1600x1200 that Win2K could get (which looks
gorgeous).  However see other threads about FreeBSD and current IBM 
laptop/BIOS/partition type code  issues...

I've replaced my order for A21P's with Gateway 9300's.  They aren't quite
as nice but it's an easier install :-)  Hopefully Gateway will not have
changed their BIOS since I've type-qualified one of them...

Regards,
K^2

> Mike Smith writes:
> | > Basically, I need a new laptop for school/work/home entertainment. I'll be 
> | > running -stable, XEmacs, apsfilter and Divx :-) Thats about it.
> | > 
> | > I have considered Gateway 9xxx, Dell Inspiron 5000x, M-Tech and others. It 
> | > comes down to be ~ $3000.
> | 
> | Dell 5000e with the 1600x1200 screen.  Nothing else comparable right now.
> | Lots of options at 1400x1040 now (Dell, IBM, Sony)
> 
> Hmm IBM A21P seems nice at 1600x1200.  Unfortunately I haven't gotten 
> one yet.
> 
> Doug A.
> 
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