[mythtv-users] Slightly OT - Best notebooks

[Nick]

On 4/17/05, Ian Jackson <ianjackson at shaw.ca> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> When it comes to mythtv, I wouldn't worry about the laptop you getting.
> Other then the video card (as you have mentioned) driver support (Not so
> much the specs, just solid driver support itself.  I have mythtv
> installed under Knoppix on a ism t20 (p3, 700mhz, 12 gig, 256 mb). If i
> recall correctly, it has a 8 MB S3 Savage IX8. The t20 works great as a
> part-time front end.
> 
> My advice when buying a Linux laptop, is if you can get your hands on
> the unit your  buying, grab your handy Knoppix disk, and see how the
> system reacts. If your really are concerned about the graphics
> performance, whether it's for work or pleasure,  i suggest again getting
> a unit, and having a demanding game like War craft installed on it. If
> the unit is going to fail, chances are it will fail on this type of  game.

You may also find the following site useful in your research:

http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/

Quite a comprehensive listing of machines and distributions to check on.

HTH,
Nick