Audio Production Laptop

[Gustin Johnson]

Daniel Green wrote:
> I'm looking to get my hands on a laptop I can use for audio production
> and live performance with UbuntuStudio. I need a bit of help finding
> something suitable. I figure the following should be taken into
> consideration:
> 
> Fast hard drive
> Multiple(?) Firwire ports

I am not a fan of firewire.  Check the FFADO site for hardware
compatability.
> USB ports
> Decent sized screen.

Inversely proportional to battery life.  The larger the screen, the
shorter the battery life

> Long battery life
> Linux friendly.
> 
> No need to worry about the audio card as it should be replaced with
> something external anyways. Any recommendations for this too?
> 
> I am open to and appreciate all advice.

I am in the process of getting a new laptop as wll.  I eventually
settled on a Dell Latitude (business line, more expensive but very well
made) e6400.  14" screen (1440x900 w/ LCD backlighting, good visuals and
low power draw).  Of course fully loaded I will be spending ~$2400 CDN
(including docking station and 3 years accidental damage coverage).

My second choice is a Thinkpad, with similar specs.

Also, CPU, Chipset, Video, LAN, WiFi is all made by Intel, which are all
currently well supported under Linux.

I would also be very careful with the firewire devices, check the ffado
site for supported hardware *before* you buy.

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