[nycbug-talk] Laptop purchase possibility. . .

[Dan Langille]

On 15 Feb 2005 at 23:09, G. Rosamond wrote:

> I was dead set on a ThinkPad, but after playing with a client's Sharp 
> MM10, I may change that.

I'd say, still go for the ThinkPad.  Will Andrews just bought a T41P 
(? I think that's the one) and he pleased with it.

> For those who don't know them, check out www.sharpusa.com, but make 
> sure your browser identifies as IE.
> 
> They are two pounds, have 10.4" displays, and are sweet. . . with the 
> extra battery, they get 9 hours of uptime. . .
> 
> Googling shows some references to people running a BSD on them, but 
> does anyone on Talk have any experience, things I should know, etc. . .

When you go to test drive the laptop, take a FreeSBIE CD with you.  
Boot off it.  Look around.  Things look OK?  If so, you're ahead of 
the game.  If it does not boot, proceed with caution.

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