[kwlug disc.] looking for a decent linux laptop

[John Van Ostrand]

Andrew Kohlsmith wrote:
> I've recently become unemployed (some would argue unemployable) and I'm 
> looking for a decent linux laptop.
>   
Sorry to hear that. Give me a call.

> What do I mean by decent?  I'm currently using an IBM T60 which I am 
> absolutely in love with.  I've always loved the IBMs, and pretty much 
> everything on this works perfectly.  Unfortunately I simply can't afford the 
> $2000 it's going to take to purchase it, so I'm branching out and I'm hoping 
> to draw on the experiences of others here.
>   

There are other T60 models that are cheaper. There are also R60s that 
are even less. Then you could look at the Lenovo 3000 line. They use 
much of the same technology but tend to be much less expensive and more 
aggressive on the specs and new technologies.