Re: [PLUG] Linux Compatible Laptop

[Benjamin Krein <superbenk@superk.org>]

While I totally agree that Thinkpads (at least the older IBM variety) 
are the best Linux laptop solution, I also feel obligated to point out 
that I've had amazing success with my HP Pavilion dv1245cl .  It was 
cheap (around $1000 about a year ago), light (~5.5 lbs) and great 
battery life (~3.5 hrs with a standard battery, ~6 hrs with the 12-cell 
battery I have now).  I'm not overly fond of the glossy screen, but I've 
gotten used to it in most situations and if you can avoid glare, the 
screen is really attractive.  I have a web page that I've posted on a 
few Linux-for-Laptops sites that includes a full installation overview 
for Debian on this laptop if you're interested (might be slightly out of 
date with recent changes in the way Debian does things):

http://www.superk.org/index.php/HP_Pavilion_dv1245cl

Most recently I've installed Ubuntu Dapper on it which worked flawlessly 
out of the box (including suspend/hibernate and wireless).  The laptop 
includes a nifty credit-card sized infared remote which easily maps to 
function keys using xmodmap for controlling all sorts of stuff (ie, 
xmms, mplayer, etc.).  It also contains 3(!) USB 2.0 ports *and* a 
FireWire port! 

The only thing I haven't gotten to work is the built-in media card reader.

Benjamin Krein
www.superk.org

Morgan wrote:
> Michael et al,
>
> This is my first Thinkpad, IBM or Lenovo but I would say the quality 
> hasn't suffered at all going to Lenovo.  I've heard the quality has 
> gone up and I don't have any trouble believing it.  I have used many 
> laptops over the years and have never seen one as well made as my 
> Lenovo t60.
>
> I *believe* the t60 was the first fully Lenovo manufactured and 
> designed laptop.  They have retained all of the features that make a 
> Thinkpad a Thinkpad according to what I've read.  There are several 
> good reviews online.
>
> Now, Lenovo has recently released a consumer oriented line, the 3000 
> series I think, that from what I've read is the same or slightly lower 
> in quality to the Inspiron.  From a quick look at their website 
> they're not using the Thinkpad designation though..  a good sign, keep 
> the premium line premium, don't put a Jaguar logo on a Ford, it 
> cheapens the brand.
>
> -morgan
>
>
>
> Michael C. Toren wrote:
> > On Tue, Oct 17, 2006 at 12:32:07PM -0400, Morgan wrote:
> > > Oh, That's a Lenovo Thinkpad t60.  As a point of reference, mine was 
> > > $2300 shipped to my door.  That's spec'ed pretty nicely.  It's my 
> > > primary computer and I travel a fair amount.
> >
> > I've been very impressed with the Thinkpads I've used in the past couple
> > years, but all of those were all IBM Thinkpads, manufactured prior to 
> > the
> > Lenovo sale.  I'd be very curious to hear if you've seen any decline in
> > quality from the post-Lenovo generations?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > -mct
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