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Vadi
October 4th, 2008, 06:22 PM
Just found this today, looks like System76 replaced their Serval laptop with a Bonobo Professional: https://system76.authsecure.com/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=87

Specs:


Display: 17" WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) or
17" WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
Graphics: nVidia 9800M GT or 9800M GTX
Audio Output: Intel High Definition Audio
Networking: Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000), WiFi
Wireless: 802.11 agn, Bluetooth
Expansion: Express Card 34/54 slot
Ports: DVI, HDMI, 4 x USB 2.0, eSata Port, FireWire Port, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack, S/PDIF Output Jack, SD Reader
Camera: Built-In Webcam
Security: Fingerprint Reader (beta)
Battery: includes one 8 Cell Lithium Ion
Battery Life: ~2.5 hours
AC Adapter: includes one AC adapter
Dimensions: 15.6" x 11.5" x 1~1.8" (WxDxH)
Weight: 8.35 lbs.

All I can say is "wow"... that is totally going to be my next laptop (currently have a serval with an 8600gt in it. price per value, it pwns a macbook pro badly). Unless they get alienware-like sli cards in there or alienware starts shipping ubuntu (http://www.alienware.com/Surveys/AlienSurvey.aspx?Id=29607129825) :)

toupeiro
October 4th, 2008, 06:31 PM
Pretty impressive. I'm glad at least one company recognizes Linux is not just about blue-light special computing.

zmjjmz
October 4th, 2008, 06:32 PM
Did they GIMP that hardy pic on?

Vadi
October 4th, 2008, 08:41 PM
Looks okay to me

zmjjmz
October 4th, 2008, 09:16 PM
Looks okay to me

Look at the main close up pic.
The resolution is so low that the text is just a blur.

It's not a problem though, everyone does it.

kernelhaxor
October 4th, 2008, 11:12 PM
I agree its pretty powerful but its 17" and weighs 8.5lbs .. At that size and weight, it wud become more like a desktop, personally, I wouldn't carry that thing around ..

Instead I would buy a kick *** desktop for half that price .. Just my opinion though

Vadi
October 5th, 2008, 12:24 AM
I carry my Serval about actually. Better than nothing when you need portability :P