Audio Production Laptop

[Matthew Polashek]

An importsant note here!!  My brother purchased a dell ubuntu laptop but ubuntustudio did not install on it off the mirror iso images.  He actually was unable to easily install ubuntustudio and runs the dell version of ubuntu on it, having become too frustrated.  Granted he's probably a little time challenged, but this is a really important consideration.  

On the otherhand, I run a dell d510 all day every day, and though I wish the screen resolution was better, it's awesome!  I never use my apple G4 powerbook anymore.

-----Original Message-----
From: AJ Moon <default.chad at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 12:45 PM
To: Ubuntu Studio Users Help and Discussion <ubuntu-studio-users at lists.ubuntu.com>
Subject: Re: Audio Production Laptop

Considering the Linux friendly I'd say Dell is your best bet.  Orderit 
with linux on it.  You will have to reformat and install Studio but 
atleaste you know you have all the drivers . Besides dell makes good 
sturdy products.


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
> USB ports
> Decent sized screen.
> 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.
>
> Thank you!
> Daniel.


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