Getting a laptop, suggestions?

[michaelrsa]

Hi guys, I've just started using Ubuntu and I have got to say I am really enjoying it. I am planing to get a new laptop within 3 months, and will be setting up a Windows/Ubuntu duel boot. So any way, does anyone have any suggestions for a good laptop under a thousand bucks that will work smoothly with both?

[dmitrijledkov]

Dell or System76 or MacBook

[LaRoza]

Dell or System76 or MacBook

No MacBook, and get a ThinkPad.

ThinkPads are Linux friendly (indeed, they can come with it) and are very high quality.

ThinkPads are robust, powerful, and useful.

They will serve you well...

(Get one with Intel hardware, wireless and video for best Linux compatibility)

[Twitch6000]

No MacBook, and get a ThinkPad.

ThinkPads are Linux friendly (indeed, they can come with it) and are very high quality.

ThinkPads are robust, powerful, and useful.

They will serve you well...

(Get one with Intel hardware, wireless and video for best Linux compatibility)

I agree with what he said,intel video cards are actually quite great compared to how people describe them.

[michaelrsa]

But Macs are fairly expensive, I need a laptop under a $1000 , preferably between 700 and 800 so I have some money left over for accessories and what-not.

[mips]

No MacBook, and get a ThinkPad.

ThinkPads are Linux friendly (indeed, they can come with it) and are very high quality.

ThinkPads are robust, powerful, and useful.

They will serve you well...

(Get one with Intel hardware, wireless and video for best Linux compatibility)

I have to agree with the above 100%

[notwen]

I'd recommend a laptop from Dell (http://dell.com/open) or Zareason (http://www.zareason.com/shop/home.php). Del's Inspiron 1420n models start at $599 USD, while Zareason's 14in laptop starts at $899 USD. I personally ordered a Inspiron 1420n the month they came out and have been nothing but satisfied. My upgrade from Feisty to Gutsy went w/o a hitch and any issues you may run into w/ Dell's N series models can be found here (http://linux.dell.com/wiki/index.php/Ubuntu_7.10).

Other than those two I would recommend looking into a Lenovo Thinkpad or System76 (http://www.system76.com/) to see if you can find something that meets your budget. System76 sells pre-installed Ubuntu systems where everything works out of the box and should you find something that doesn't work, their support is top-notch, they even have their own sub-forum here (http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=158). Thinkpads on the other hand have great Linux support and Lenovo offers them pre-installed w/ SUSE (http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/notebooks/thinkpad/t-series/workstation.html). This highly improves the chances for driver support and no-hassle w/ your Ubuntu installation. =]

[LaRoza]

Other than those two I would recommend looking into a IBM Thinkpad

Lenovo ThinkPad http://shop.lenovo.com/us/notebooks/thinkpad Recommend the "R" Series.

(I have an R61i)

[notwen]

Lenovo ThinkPad http://shop.lenovo.com/us/notebooks/thinkpad Recommend the "R" Series.

(I have an R61i)

Corrected, thanks. =]

[LaRoza]

Corrected, thanks. =]

I wouldn't have done it, but an IBM model would be outdated (if literally bought), and I didn't want any confusion in case someone does see an IBM model online and be discouraged at its "low" specs.

[notwen]

Np, I still call them all IBMs too. lol Just use to the older models I guess. =x

[LaRoza]

Np, I still call them all IBMs too. lol Just use to the older models I guess. =x

It doesn't help that they say IBM on them either (for marketing until people get used to Lenovo)

[argie]

No MacBook, and get a ThinkPad.

ThinkPads are Linux friendly (indeed, they can come with it) and are very high quality.

ThinkPads are robust, powerful, and useful.

They will serve you well...

(Get one with Intel hardware, wireless and video for best Linux compatibility)

I have a HP Compaq NX 7300, and it works 100% under Ubuntu since Feisty, and in 64-bit. They've stopped making it though. Anyway, why I mentioned that is that it has that last bit about Intel stuff everywhere and LaRoza's awesomely right about Intel. Beautiful compatibility.