[ubuntu-in] OT - laptops in the 20 K range

[Sarfaraz Kazi]

On 26 March 2010 10:02, Mehul Ved <mehul.n.ved at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 11:14 PM, Ramnarayan.K <ramnarayan.k at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi
>>
>> Need to get two laptops, Linux Compatible, reliable and with the basic
>> features in the 20 K to 25 K range.
>
> Check for Acer Aspire 5536. I had checked it's price a few months
> back, it was about 27K. I am not sure if it's available any more. If
> it is, you should find it for about 25K.
> Specifications:
> http://www.newtechnology.co.in/acer-aspire-5536-pricespecifications-of-new-laptop/
>
> I cannot comment on it's linux compatibility though as I've never
> tried it. But, since other Acer models like 4736 are linux compatible
> and some even come preloaded with linpus, this might be compatible
> too. You can always take a live cd with you to test it out.
>
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Acer has recebtly come out with a eMachines(Acer subsidiary) laptop
for 20,500/- and it comes pre-installed with linux(no idea about what
distro).

Regards,
Sarfaraz