Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 10:44:20 -0600 (MDT) From: Nate Williams <nate@mt.sri.com> To: me@tick.muc.ditec.de (Michael Elbel) Cc: hardware@freebsd.org, mobile@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Can somebody recommend a notebook? Message-ID: <199608141644.KAA27532@rocky.mt.sri.com> In-Reply-To: <199608141512.AAA03741@genesis.atrad.adelaide.edu.au> References: <199608141419.QAA21105@tick.muc.ditec.de> <199608141512.AAA03741@genesis.atrad.adelaide.edu.au>
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[ I Cc'd the mobile list as well ] Michael Smith writes: > Michael Elbel stands accused of saying: > > > > I need to get a notebook here at work. Can anybody recommend something. > > Additionally, has anybody tried to install FreeBSD on one of the newer > > DIGITAL HiNote Notebooks? They do look good. > > I can strongly recomment the new Sharp PC9000 units; I've had one for > several months now and am very happy with it. Also, the newer NEC Versa 4000 models are *highly* regarded, and came out on top in a recent Dr. Dobbs article (above even the ThinkPads which I consider to be one of the best built laptops on the market). They are also known to work with FreeBSD in all respects, although I don't know if anyone has the newest model workin in 1024x768 mode. Mine works great at 800x600. I have the older model, but I have reports of people running FreeBSD on the newer models which have built-in CD, sound-card, APM, PCCARD, etc.. And, one more bonus is that I'm doing most of the laptop support, and my main box is a NEC Versa so you're almost guaranteed that FreeBSD will support the NEC first-thing. :) The only drawback is it's a heavy beast. Mine goes 9+ lbs., but if you're looking for a machine that can double as your desktop box (with an external keyboard and monitor) it can't be beat. Nate
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