On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 12:12 PM, Jim Herrmann <kclug@itdepends.com> wrote:

Anyone have bad things to say about ASUS? They seem to have machines with good power for a good price. I wonder how the build quality is?

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0355914

The HP look good, but they have ATI cards. I get from reading that ATI is not very Linux friendly. It works, for the most part, but can be problems. I'm sure someone has an opinion on ATI vs. Nvidia vs. Intel HD. I get the impression that Nvidia is the way to go with Linux if you can, but that the Intel just works, but how is it's 3D acceleration. I would use that for Compiz and KDEnlive previewing.

Thanks,
Jim

On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 10:05 AM, Jim Herrmann <kclug@itdepends.com> wrote:

I'm OK with the CPU. Is Realtek a problem with Linux? What's the issue there?

On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 4:25 PM, Jason D. Clinton <me@jasonclinton.com> wrote:

Two red flags: last generation CPU and memory and that WiFi is almost certainly a RealTek. If you're okay with both of those, then I'd say it's a pretty good deal and you should go for it.

On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 16:01, Jim Herrmann <kclug@itdepends.com> wrote:
I found that MicroCenter has this Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 in stock in the store:
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0353128

It looks like a powerful machine for the money. I am currently on an Idea pad. It's had a few little oddities, but has generally worked reliably.

The thing I like about this deal is that I can walk in to MicroCenter and walk out with a computer. And there's the support the local brick and mortar biz thing too.

Thoughts?
Jim

On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 6:31 PM, Jim Herrmann <kclug@itdepends.com> wrote:

I was looking at a T520 and the T420. Look like pretty sweet machines. A bit more expensive than the Idea Pads and other maker's models. I suppose you get the quality you pay for. I am leaning towards the 520 despite the price. Sounds like an awesome machine. 6 lbs and 7 hours. Sweet.

Has anyone had any experience with these folks: http://www.pcsforeveryone.com

On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 5:01 PM, Jason D. Clinton <me@jasonclinton.com> wrote:

On Tue, Apr 19, 2011 at 08:58, thomas@redhat.com <thomas@redhat.com> wrote:

The T520 is out. Haven't gotten my hands on one, but if it's anything
like the T510, it's a freaking rocket. I just played with the
configurator and came up with this for $1728 (a steal):

I have the T520 configured pretty close to as-quoted and could bring it to the May 4th meeting if you want to evaluate it, Jim.

Upgraded from a T400 a few weeks ago and I'm very pleased.

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