Nolgthorn
March 12th, 2006, 07:51 AM
Nerds,
I am going to be spending a lot of money on a linux/Windows laptop system in the coming months.
Primarily I use my computer for coding, browsing the Internet and video or graphics in Linux. I will also boot into Windows sometimes and want to be able to play older games decently, say Doom 3 and Half Life 2, etc. Also I would like a secondary monitor, I am not sure how to support dual monitors with Linux so I'm keeping that in mind too if anyone has any input on this.
I understand that NVIDIA is the way to go but I don't know much about the alternatives, such as Intel graphics or anything like that, I also don't know what Dell has to offer with NVIDIA cards. I can't find very many systems that use them.
I don't need a powerhouse here, just something that will get me by, not use tons of electricity or get really hot and also work with Linux. The price isn't a big deal as long as it's pretty good but stays cool, and doesn't weigh like a ton of steel.
I am looking at the Latitude notebooks from Dell, because they are beautiful. I have read a lot of the time that the Inspiron notebooks just don't stand up to abuse, they are error prone and just generally flimsy. If this is the case then I would rather go to business class.
A docking station for the laptop would be nice, but it's not necessary, any good recommendations? I want one of the docking stations that stands the laptop up and allows me to see the screen.
Help me choose which laptop to buy!
:-k
I am going to be spending a lot of money on a linux/Windows laptop system in the coming months.
Primarily I use my computer for coding, browsing the Internet and video or graphics in Linux. I will also boot into Windows sometimes and want to be able to play older games decently, say Doom 3 and Half Life 2, etc. Also I would like a secondary monitor, I am not sure how to support dual monitors with Linux so I'm keeping that in mind too if anyone has any input on this.
I understand that NVIDIA is the way to go but I don't know much about the alternatives, such as Intel graphics or anything like that, I also don't know what Dell has to offer with NVIDIA cards. I can't find very many systems that use them.
I don't need a powerhouse here, just something that will get me by, not use tons of electricity or get really hot and also work with Linux. The price isn't a big deal as long as it's pretty good but stays cool, and doesn't weigh like a ton of steel.
I am looking at the Latitude notebooks from Dell, because they are beautiful. I have read a lot of the time that the Inspiron notebooks just don't stand up to abuse, they are error prone and just generally flimsy. If this is the case then I would rather go to business class.
A docking station for the laptop would be nice, but it's not necessary, any good recommendations? I want one of the docking stations that stands the laptop up and allows me to see the screen.
Help me choose which laptop to buy!
:-k