[ubuntu-uk] New Laptop

[richard]

On Sun, 2011-07-24 at 21:24 +0100, Dino T. wrote:
> Seen the Fujitsu LifeBook E751? 10 hours battery life. 15.6 inch
> screen, i5 Core processor.  Bit pricey though as VAT runs it to £700+.
> 
> 
> Acer Aspire Timeline X 4820T is another one. £500 odd but only 14 inch
> screen. Lasts 8 hours.
> 
> 
> Dino Tassigiannis BA (Hons)
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> On 24 July 2011 21:11, Jon Farmer <jon at bctech.co.uk> wrote:
>         Hi
>         
>         In the next couple of months I am looking to replace my 2 year
>         old netbook. The machine is starting to fall to bits after
>         being in use most work days around the office and in data
>         centres.
>         
>         The new machine will mostly be used for web /  web apps and
>         SSH sessions. One of the top features I am looking for is
>         decent battery life. By that I mean at least 7 hours for those
>         horrific days in a data centre. I have beening looking at
>         Chrome books which have the desired battery uptime however I
>         have decided I want to continue running Ubuntu.  The new Asus
>         UX21 that should becoming out in September looks interesting.
>         Anyone got any other suggestions? Oh I am looking for a 15"
>         screen.
>         
>         Regards
>         
>         Jon 
>         
>         Sent from my IPad3
>         
>         
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> 
you might have problems with intel integrated graphics, I have had lots
of stuff not work properly with mine.