[KLUG Hardware] Toshiba 1135-S155 Was "HP ze4220"

[Adam Tauno Williams]

> >Running Linux on this laptop is VERY important so I have tried to
> >investigate as much as possible but it is hard to do on some newer laptops.
> >I am hoping that is a good sign and it is just more common for Linux to
> >support laptops.
> >So for you guys that are using Laptops or those that just bought do you have
> >any advise?
> Yes, buy from a place that allows returns!!!  Buy one, try it with
> Linux, if you don't like something, return it and try another.

Yes, I wouldn't use any of the no-name internet discount laptop places
(not to mention that their prices aren't usually any better).  

> Dell allows returns.  I know, I returned two!  :-)  
> They even paid shipping costs, BOTH WAYS!  100% satisfaction guarantee.
> They are mostly Linux compatible, but I didn't like the wide screen.
> I didn't want to spend the time to try other Dell models.

And no fuss or flack?  Impressive.  No if they would just cancel those
absurd intern commercials.

> The place where I bought the Toshiba I'm typing on now (Circuit City)
> told me that I had 14 days to return it for a FULL refund.  Even after I
> told the salesman that I was going to return it if it didn't run Linux.
> He told me that's a valid reason for returning it.  I was impressed!
> Some place charge a restocking fee for returns, so be careful.

But remember, if you don't spend at least $1,800 all your getting is a
base model for doing e-mail and word processing.  You won't be able to
do any thing advanced like edit photographs.