[sf-lug] seeking laptop recommendations to upgrade from thinkpad t61p

[Michael Shiloh]

Thanks Samir for your feedback. I forgot about System76, I will check 
them out.

M

On 05/22/2014 02:55 PM, Samir Faci wrote:
> I'm using an outdated Dell Latitude laptop for work and it's been working
> pretty great for me.  This is an old model but for reference:  Latitude
> E6420.
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> Everything has worked out of the box, though it's probably cause it's a few
> years old.
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> the machine I have been meaning to get at some point is the HP-Envy line.
>   HP ENVY 17t-j100 for example.
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> My usual preferences these days is for the i7 processors for laptop
> especially and Nvidia based video card.
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> HP Envy is basically a wanna be macbook pro.  I've also tried mac though 1.
> they're pricey and 2.  If you want to run Linux on it, usually the power
> settings are a pain to get right.
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> If you want to full Linux hippy, you can try out the System76 and ZaReason.
>   (My experience with ZaReason was less then stellar, though on the upside,
> they're based in Oakland, so you can beat down their door if you get a
> cruddy product).
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> On Thu, May 22, 2014 at 2:08 PM, Michael Shiloh <michaelshiloh1010 at gmail.com
>> wrote:
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>> I love my trusty Thinkpad T61p, but it's getting quite old. Time to
>> upgrade, but to what?
>>
>> I've owned many Thinkpads and loved them all. What are the Lenovo steps up
>> from the T series?
>>
>> Or is it time to try something non-Lenovo?
>>
>> I strongly support what ZA Reason is doing, and would be inclined to go
>> with them if one of their selections fits my needs. I know at least one of
>> you uses a ZA Reason laptop and would love to hear your experience.
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>> Considerations:
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>> - What's a reasonable amount to spend? I expect to pay more than $1000 but
>> need to keep it below $2000.
>> - Some SSD for speed. Could be all SSD, or some SSD and some spinning disk.
>> - I carry my laptop everywhere, so weight is a concern.
>> - I use the laptop constantly, so a really good screen is important.
>> - Nice keyboard. I'm spoiled by Thinkpads.
>> - I love the Thinkpad joystick thingy between the GHBN buttons. I don't
>> think I could get used to a trackpad. I've tried often and I hate them.
>> - I travel quite often and long battery life is somewhat important,
>> although on the one hand in-seat power is becoming more common and on the
>> other hand some time away from the computer is a good thing too.
>> - I speak publicly very often so flawless external monitor hookup is
>> critical
>> - I don't do many CPU intensive things. Mostly lots of web pages (I
>> typically have 30 open tabs) and Thunderbird. Lots of Arduino compiles but
>> that's pretty fast anyway. I mostly used git, Inkscape, OpenSCAD, Fritzing,
>> vi, etc. I suspect lots of RAM and the SSD is more important that CPU
>> speed, but I could be wrong.
>> - Style is not terribly important to me (thank goodness)
>> - Obviously something that works well with Linux (standard Ubuntu) without
>> having to jump through too many hoops is important
>>
>> Thoughts? Suggestions for and against? General discussion?
>>
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