[svlug] request: which notebook to buy?

[Stephen R. Savitzky]

"Daevid Vincent" <DayWalker at TheMatrix.com> writes:

> I'm wanting to get a notebook computer in the <$1500 range if possible that
> I can dual boot Linux on. I'd like it to be fairly hassle free to install
> RH7.1 on, with full support of all the major notebook features, especially
> resolution, OpenGL, Ethernet, Modem, USB, APM, Audio.

My group at work recently bought a laptop from Dell with Linux (RH7.0; I
understand they're now shipping 7.1) pre-installed.  I particularly
liked the fact that it has both trackpoint and touchpad for the mouse. 

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