Hi Guys,
Im planning on buying a laptop. Spending about €1000 give or atke a bit. I dont particularly care which brand it, though id prefer to aviod DELL. It will need to dualboot windows and linux. Ill be running Arch Linux which leans toward the DIY side of things so id prefer one that has reasonably standard set of hardware thats not going to break my heart trying to get everything working.
Im not fussy about hardaware in general, my only requirement is that it has some kind of a gaming capable graphics card.
1) I never had any huge problems getting ATI graphics cards to run on my desktop box (though without 3d support). What is support like for laptop cards, and if its not picked up automatically how easy/difficult is it going to be if I have to do it manually. I realize this varys between manufacturers and models , im really looking for people opinions and in particular experiences.
2) If you have a laptop that falls roughly in the category of what im looking for id like to hear what your experience has been like with that particular make/model. Notably if you would recommend it or warn me away from it!
I have already searched the internet and there is a lot of information out there but id like a few personal opinions / experiences before I buy.
BTW: Gaming will be on windows so full graphics support on Linux is desirabel but not essential.
- Oliver
Maintained by the ILUG website team. The aim of Linux.ie is to
support and help commercial and private users of Linux in Ireland. You can
display ILUG news in your own webpages, read backend
information to find out how. Networking services kindly provided by HEAnet, server kindly donated by
Dell. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds,
used with permission. No penguins were harmed in the production or maintenance
of this highly praised website. Looking for the
Indian Linux Users' Group? Try here. If you've read all this and aren't a lawyer: you should be!
