Comment Re:Laptops with Linux pre-installed (and working) (Score 1) 136
I bought a Quantex T-1410 in September and it came with 128MB of RAM, PII-366, 6.1 GB hard drive and a DVD-floppy combo drive. They didn't offer linux as an alternative OS but installing linux was easy. The only problem was that RH 6.1 didn't include the driver for the sound card (Maestro ESS). But, RH support has a link to a page where you can download it.
So far, I'm very happy with my laptop and as an additional bonus it was a few hundred cheaper than the nearly identical Dell Inspiron.
One downside though was that Quantex only offered Winmodems (bleh) at the time (not sure if it is still the same). When I asked them how much they would reduce the price to omit the modem they said they would take off $20 (US). I ended up keeping it (I was afraid it would delay shipping) and bought a 3Com combo card from a retailer.
So far, I'm very happy with my laptop and as an additional bonus it was a few hundred cheaper than the nearly identical Dell Inspiron.
One downside though was that Quantex only offered Winmodems (bleh) at the time (not sure if it is still the same). When I asked them how much they would reduce the price to omit the modem they said they would take off $20 (US). I ended up keeping it (I was afraid it would delay shipping) and bought a 3Com combo card from a retailer.
