thinking about new laptop

[Rick Stevens]

On 06/11/2012 04:03 AM, Neal Becker wrote:
> Currently have hp dv9000 17" used as desktop replacement.  I'm thinking about
> buying something new (not hp this time).  Should I worry about linux
> compatibility, or are those issues pretty much resolved now?
>
> I guess graphics chipset is the biggest issue.  I don't expect to need 3D
> performance, but want decent 2D.
>
> Any suggestions?

I've got a Dell N7110 which works pretty well. It's over a year old so
there may be replacements.

17", Intel Core i5, Intel graphics, Intel wireless, Realtek wired NIC.
Works pretty well.
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