[Hardware] Inexpensive Linux laptop

[Dan]

Jonathan Berry wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I've been looking for an inexpensive laptop to run Linux on and was
> wondering if anyone had any recommendations.  I really like the ~14"
> widescreen form factor and definitely want something portable.  I'd
> also like something fairly inexpensive, preferably < $750.  I usually
> prefer AMD CPUs, but most of the AMD laptops out there use the ATI
> X200 chipset, which I've not heard anything good about (as far as
> Linux support).  So, I'm thinking maybe it's time to consider an Intel
> based laptop.  Those seem to have fairly good open source driver
> support (with Intel video and wireless).
>
> So, does anyone have any recommendations?
>
> Thanks,
> Jonathan
>
>   
I didn't see the intel video comment, frankly I think you'd be better 
off with ATI than intel as far as 3D graphics. I couldn't tell you much 
from personal experience though.
-Dan