[ltp] 770 EOL????

[Michael Cameron]

Maureen Lecuona wrote:
> 
> I it not a desktop replacement, which is what I need.  I am looking for a
> luggable notebook with 90% of the capabilities and about 80% of the speed of a
> desktop.  I am a developer and have 2 770's: one a 770ED and one a 770Z 13.7"
> SXGA LCD and what I LOVE is the fact that I can interchange disks between both
> notebooks, run Linux, and use 14.1 GB drives with decent sound and DVD support,
> and I can add  enough memory to be able to run as a server AND a client.
> Personally I think the 600 is a PORTABLE notebook, but does NOT fit the bill as
> a desktop replacement notebook.
> 
> I think it's a real shame that the 770 line will not continue to become an even
> faster cpu with more desktop capabilities.  To me, it is worth the premium,
> especially when disks, dvd drives, floppy drives, and power connector are
> interchangeable (at least between the 770ED and the 770Z).
> 
> Maureen Lecuona

I could not agree more.  
Your observations also contribute to the popularity of Linux on the
Thinkpad i.e. getting a complete development environment on a portable
machine.  This is how I use my 770ED and how the others I know with
Linux on a 770 use theirs.  

If IBM cut the 770 I think a significant number of Linux users
(including myself) may be looking elsewhere for a replacement machine.

I hope that some IBM people who subscribe to these lists might have a
little influence and point this out.

If not, what are the options, both IBM and other vendors?  Any
suggestions?
I have to buy a new laptop (in addition to my 770, not a direct
replacement). 
I want/need:
 a large hi-res screen
 big, swapable disks
 lots of RAM
 IR
 USB
 sound
 DVD
 a 56K modem that works ;-)
 
Every vendor I have looked at have a backlog on screens, so in-stock
would be a great advantage.

I'm just pointing out the lost revenue stream which also conflicts with
the much vaunted IBM support for Linux on TPs policy to anyone who's
listening...

Michael

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