[ale] Good Linux-friendly laptop

[matt]

Thinkpad x220 from lenovooutlet. I got an i7 with 8gb ram, wwan, and a
finger print reader, running mint flawlessly for under $1000.

On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 7:01 AM, Geoffrey Myers <lists at serioustechnology.com
> wrote:

> On 05/21/2012 04:42 PM, Wolf Halton wrote:
> >
> >
> > On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 4:25 PM, Matthew <simontek at gmail.com
> > <mailto:simontek at gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> >     My work asus is good, no express cards though. My dell i7 is good
> too.
> >     Lenovo's have good support. Its actually harder to find a non-linux
> >     friendly laptop these days. Also there is a linux company that
> >     specializes in pc's in atl.
> >
> >     On 5/21/12, Bob Toxen <transam at verysecurelinux.com
> >     <mailto:transam at verysecurelinux.com>> wrote:
> >      > What is a good Linux-friendly Laptop these days in the $300-940
> range
> >      > available locally?
> >      >
> >      > I want something good; for me that means no HP (IMO).
> >      >
> >      > Want DVD burner, a fair amount of memory and reasonable speed.
> >      >
> >      > I need USB ports, WiFi would be nice but I have a
> >     Linux-compatibile WiFi
> >      > PCMCIA card.
> >      >
> >      > I'm looking to buy at MicroCenter tonight (big hurry, long story).
> >      >
> >      > Thanks,
> >      > Bob
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> > http://emperorlinux.com/
> > however I have not seen them to be a low-price leader.  I have had good
> > luck with dells and lenovo and hp.  Check the tigerdirect outlet up the
> > road toward SC on I-85.  Their prices for refurbished laptops are pretty
> > good.
>
> Wolf is right, Emperor is not the best $$, but I can vouch for their
> expertise and support.  I purchased a Sony from them, 2003, I believe.
> Great support, and everything works out of the box. They also provide
> their custom kernels as updates.  I also worked with one of my clients
> in getting a Linux laptop for them, and again, same experience.
>
> --
> Until later, Geoffrey
>
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