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Laptop
Researching buying a laptop…
Requirements
| Feature | Minimum | Desired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | 2 GHz | > 2.5 GHz | See Processor Types |
| Memory | 512MB | 1GB | |
| Storage | 60GB | 80GB | |
| Optical Drive | DVD writer | DVD writer, Dual Layer | |
| Connectivity | WiFi, USB2 | Bluetooth, Firewire | |
| Screen | 15“ | widescreen? / 17” | |
| Linux Compatibility |
Processor Types
- AMD Athlon-XP
- AMD Athlon 64
- AMD Turion
- Pentium 4
- Pentium M
- Celeron
Search Tools
Stores
- dixons (not tax free option as can only buy when leaving UK) in Heathrow: T1 T1-Domestic Brighton others
- pcworld (same as dixons - Brighton branch)
- The Laptop Shop (in Brighton)
- Laptop World 01273 681481 (Brighton)
The Leadership Conference is at the Brighton Centre (Map)
Heathrow Terminals - SAA arrives Terminal 1,
Review Sites
- Linux on Laptops index on compatibility
- Tuxmobil Laptops
- Laptopical
Brands
Acer
Compaq
Dell
HP
IBM
Toshiba
Feature Comparison
| Model | Avg. Price | Processor | Memory | Storage | Optical Drive | Connectivity | Screen | Linux |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP L2000 | ? | Turion | ? | ? | DVD-ROM CD-RW | WiFi 802.11b/g | 14“ WXGA | ? |
| Acer 5024WLMi | £965 | Turion ML34 | 1024MB | 100GB | DVDRW Dual | WiFi 802.11g, 4xUSB 2 1xFireWire, Gigabit LAN | 15” WXGA | ? |
| Acer 1524WLMI | £928 | AMD Athlon 64 3400+ | 512MB | 80GB | DVDRW Dual | WiFi 802.11g, Card Reader, Gigabit LAN | 15“ WXGA | ? |
| Acer 4105 | £860 | AMD Athlon 64 3000+ | 512MB | 80GB | DVDRW Dual | WiFi 802.11g, Card Reader, Gigabit LAN | 15” WXGA | ? |
| HP ZV6005US | $1150 | AMD Athlon 64 Mobile 3200+ | 512MB | 80GB | DVDRW Dual | WiFi 802.11g, USB 2, Firewire, 100MHz LAN | 15“ WXGA | ? |
| Compaq R4065EA | £950 | AMD Athlon 64 3500+ | 1024MB | 100GB | DVDRW Dual | WiFi 802.11b/g, Card Reader, 4xUSB 2, 1xFirewire, 100MHz LAN | 15” WXGA | ? |
[ HP Evo NX9010 | £855 | Intel Pentium 4 processor 3.06GHz | 512MB | 40GB | DVD/CDRW | 100MHz LAN | 15" WXGA | ? |
