TinkerPhil
New Member
Hi
I want to replace my aging HP AMD based laptop running Ubuntu with something newer
I think I want an i3 I don't need an i5,i7 etc - this is just web based stuff and a little
(When I originally got the AMD one it was a pain to get compatible stuff for a while so I think Intel is the way forward - I'm probably wrong)
But my head goes into a spin when choosing a laptop
8Gb RAM minimum and 512Gb SSD are easy requirements to identify
a 15" screen - easy(ish) - though some are slightly bigger/smaller 14.9" or 15.2" etc
The spec on the screen - Ux<super-double-plus>VGA++ anyone? I don't need anything special to watch YouTube videos
i3? I have no idea about the different versions - I don't want an old one - dare there people out there who know each of the architectures?
My point is that just buying a laptop is already a nightmare of choices and comparisons
But then you have to check for Linux compatability
Then Boom! My head explodes and I have to walk away for a while
I realise that Linux is a community thing and I'm probably asking way too much for guidance on which half decent 15" reasonable quality screen, 8Gb with a 512Gb SSD Linux (Ubuntu) compatible notebook I should buy...
but here goes...
Can anyone suggest a half decent.... ?
My budget is around £400 - preferably less
(Preferably new too)
Failing that, is there a "method" I can follow or resource I can use to track down this elusive (for me) item?
Thanks
Philk
I want to replace my aging HP AMD based laptop running Ubuntu with something newer
I think I want an i3 I don't need an i5,i7 etc - this is just web based stuff and a little
(When I originally got the AMD one it was a pain to get compatible stuff for a while so I think Intel is the way forward - I'm probably wrong)
But my head goes into a spin when choosing a laptop
8Gb RAM minimum and 512Gb SSD are easy requirements to identify
a 15" screen - easy(ish) - though some are slightly bigger/smaller 14.9" or 15.2" etc
The spec on the screen - Ux<super-double-plus>VGA++ anyone? I don't need anything special to watch YouTube videos
i3? I have no idea about the different versions - I don't want an old one - dare there people out there who know each of the architectures?
My point is that just buying a laptop is already a nightmare of choices and comparisons
But then you have to check for Linux compatability
Then Boom! My head explodes and I have to walk away for a while
I realise that Linux is a community thing and I'm probably asking way too much for guidance on which half decent 15" reasonable quality screen, 8Gb with a 512Gb SSD Linux (Ubuntu) compatible notebook I should buy...
but here goes...
Can anyone suggest a half decent.... ?
My budget is around £400 - preferably less
(Preferably new too)
Failing that, is there a "method" I can follow or resource I can use to track down this elusive (for me) item?
Thanks
Philk
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