[ltp] Best laptop for Linux

[James Knott]

Phil Shotton wrote:
> I'm writing this on my trusty old T60p, brought out of retirement 
> after a 2-year switch to a Macbook Pro. I've recently trashed the 
> Macbook and need a replacement - I won't be going Mac again, even 
> after 2 years I find the idiosyncratic keyboard, the poor quality 
> apps, and the lack of openness to be a major headache.
>
> So now I'm asking the ltp fraternity, what's the best Linux laptop at 
> the moment. I love my T60p, but it's old and slow. I need something 
> that has good CPU power and high-res screen (I develop software so 
> need compilation speed and screen clarity). I also want good Linux 
> support without messing around - the T60p has the Atheros wifi chipset 
> which is a pain, and I want good graphics without proprietary drivers.
>
> Doesn't have to be a Thinkpad, but I'm impressed with the build 
> quality of the machines I've had in the past.
>
> Must be light, powerful, good screen, preferably illuminated keyboard 
> (best thing about the Mac Pro), very Linux compatible, large ram, good 
> cpu, big disk, robust. I don't care about widescreen but nice to have 
> if everything else in place.
>
> Thanks in advance for all your comments, and a Happy New Year to all.
>
> Cheers
> Phil
>
>

I picked up a ThinkPad E520 recently.  It works well.
http://canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=710_664_665&item_id=039067