Laptop with good processor speed (2GHz and above)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for laptops with a processor speed of 2GHz and above, specifically for use with Linux Ubuntu. Participants are sharing their insights on suitable models within a price range of $400 to $600, considering the absence of a pre-installed Windows operating system.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks recommendations for laptops with a processor speed of at least 2GHz, specifically for running Linux Ubuntu.
  • Another suggests that any laptop with standard configuration and more than 2GHz should suffice, emphasizing that Linux is compatible with a wide range of hardware.
  • A participant advises considering laptops with good driver support for Linux and questions the intended use of the laptop, hinting at different requirements based on tasks.
  • One user mentions their need for the laptop to handle debugging and scripting in C and Perl, indicating a focus on programming tasks.
  • Several participants agree that cutting-edge specifications are unnecessary for the stated purposes, suggesting that last year's models could be adequate.
  • Recommendations for specific brands include Dell and Lenovo, noted for their reasonable pricing and good after-sales service.
  • Another participant mentions Asus as a brand that offers thin and light notebooks, suggesting a specific model available under $600.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that a laptop with a processor speed above 2GHz is suitable for the intended use, and that cutting-edge technology is not required. However, there is no consensus on specific models or brands, as different participants suggest various options based on personal experiences.

Contextual Notes

Some participants highlight the importance of driver support for Linux, which may vary by model. There are also considerations regarding budget constraints and the need for specific features based on the user's intended tasks.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals looking to purchase a budget-friendly laptop for programming or general use with Linux, particularly those who prefer not to have Windows pre-installed.

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Am going to be purchasing a laptop this month. Am specifically looking for a laptop with good processor speed (2GHz and above). I am not going to be loading Windows on it, but Linux Ubuntu. Thus, I don't want all those laptops that come pre-loaded with Windows. Price-range is around $400 - $600. Am not looking for something extraordinary. Please add your recommendations.
 
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Just buy some laptop with more processor speed (as per your options more than 2 GHz).
Buy the latest one that is available in the shop..that is enough for your case..Also you use Linux, which is easy and good for any laptop with standard configuration. Only gaming need extraordinarys..After buying you can easily format (if it is loaded already with Windows)..and install your Linux (suse, or ubuntu, etc)..For Linux there is nothing to care..any thing standard and somewhat relatively new is enough.
 


Being as you don't want windows, you will want to try and find a laptop that doesn't have it installed to save you a little money. You may also want to look to see what laptops have the best driver support under linux. Do you just want this for web and word processing? What do you want to do with it?
 


I'm going to be debugging, dealing with buffer over flows... (Don't know what else I will have to learn. This is all I know as of now.) using C and Perl scripts.
 


Well just for those purposes, you won't really need the cutting edge. You should be able to look at last years models and get along just fine.
 


Pattonias said:
Well just for those purposes, you won't really need the cutting edge. You should be able to look at last years models and get along just fine.

Yeah. I'm not looking at anything high-tech in the first place. Most of them are out of my budget. I just wanted to know if anyone has had any experiences with this and could recommend a specific model.
 


AS for you give the information ,ipersonally ,i can recommand DELL AND LENOVO laptop for you .

Not only both have reasonable price ,but also have good service after selling .
http://www.wholesaler3000.com/Wholesale-dell-laptops_c775
http://www.wholesaler3000.com/Wholesale-lenovo-laptops_c809
 
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