I'd recommend the T400s for hardware purposes, but it has had some issues with the middle mouse button when the touchpad is enabled. Also, the X200 is good but does not come with optical drive or touchpad. <div><br></div>
<div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 7:27 PM, George Allen <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:glallen01@gmail.com">glallen01@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">
My home laptop broke, physically, after 5 years of abuse (IBM's stand<br>
up well), so I am looking to buy a new one. Considerations are:<br>
<br>
-Thinkpad T or X series. - I've had a T41 (still running headless w/<br>
dead LCD after 7years) and X32 (latest, cpu fan died) I like IBM, like<br>
the keyboard, prefer the trackpoint to a touchpad, and am satisfied<br>
with the durability. Also- IBM hardware generally supports linux.<br>
<br>
-Apple- always wanted one, couldn't afford one before now, am tempted<br>
but realized I could even get the IBM X200-Tablet for the price of a<br>
15in macbook pro. Also questionable linux support, because I would<br>
install linux on this. They seem durable, but I don't know that I<br>
quite like the keyboard/trackpad much.<br>
<br>
So, what are anyone's thoughts on running linux on a 15in macbook pro?<br>
Any other suggestions aimed at good linux support, and general<br>
durability? Fast is good, but not looking for more business than a<br>
gaming machine, although gl support would be nice. Target range 1500<br>
+/-500 depending on specs.<br>
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