[Cialug] laptop suggestions

[Josh More]

Here is a HOWTO on using both the Intel and NVidia cards at the same
time:  http://zachstechnotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/post-title.html

-Josh

On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 8:42 AM, jrnosee <jrnosee at gmail.com> wrote:
> I know you said you're not going to game but I wanted to point out one
> issue on the email below.  An nVidia chipset normally would improve video,
> however most intel based Core i# laptops out today rocking nVidia have the
> technology where you can use either the integrated intel graphics OR the
> nVidia depending on what you need (intel = lower power consumption and fine
> for web browsing, etc, nVidia = higher power usage, good for gaming,
> movies, etc).  The problem is, from what I've seen so far in linux if you
> have this setup you can't actually access the nVidia chip.  If someone
> knows if they've fixed this, or if there's a way to access the nVidia
> instead of the intel graphics please let me know.
>
> Also, if you're thinking a tablet w/ LAN & WiFi, I've seen a few, but
> they're mostly cheap Chinese tablets.  Most places have WiFi, but if you
> know you're going somewhere LAN only, I'd almost suggest buying a portable
> pocket router/AP and take it with you.  They make some nice, cheap,
> portable routers/wifi bridges, which would also have the added benefit of
> having a firewall between you and the rest of the network you're on.
>
> On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Mike <mike at linuxlychallenged.org> wrote:
>
>>
>> It really just depends on the day and what you are looking for in your
>> laptop.
>>
>> -get a laptop with an Nvidia chipset based video card (even if Linus flips
>> them the bird occasionally) their graphics acceleration still seems to be
>> the best
>> -Intel Core i5 or better (Sandy Bridge or Ivy Bridge chipset) (recommended)
>>     -if you spend 500 instead of 350 but, it will still do the things you
>> want to for an extra year or so it will be a better purchase amortized over
>> the duration of your ownership
>> -4GB of RAM (minimum) 8GB of RAM (recommended)
>> -screen size is totally up to you
>>     -gaming I recommend 15" or better with a display resolution no lower
>> than 1650x1080 and preferably HiDef 1920x1080
>>
>>
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