Re: [Staffslug] Need a laptop
On 24/02/2008, Jonothon Nihill <jonothon.nihill(a)gmail.com> wrote:
I have a bit of a situation, My computer has bitten the dust and I
would
really like a laptop to save on space etc. I dont really use my computer for
all that much I use it for browsing the net, sending email listening to my
rather large mp3 collection (omg I can hear a the missus watching dancing on
ice) and watch various video files. I would really like something that I
could install linux onto without too much messing around/using workarounds.
I have used Linux (debian) for nearly two years now I guess so im pretty
used to the ins and outs. because I dont really use much in the way of
processing power I think that I should be able so save a few pounds. What I
need I guess is some kind of guidance on this as I've never had to buy a
laptop.
OK so you say "without too much messing around" so I take it you are
not into furking around like most of the weirdos here?
For what you've outlined above I reckon you have two choices either
Kevans "El Cheapo" or the Asus EeePC
I actually WORK in the hardware market and knock out Laptops day in
day out, I would have suggested a 2nd user/refurb but that market is
being killed by Asus ect. Which is fine by me I just need to encourage
Customers to swap from Windows. :-)
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Regards
Dick Turpin
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