I am thinking of getting a used (or inexpensive new) laptop to put Linux on as either to sole or dual boot operating system.
I found a used HP Folio 9470m with 8gb of RAM and a 500gb SATA HDD and Intel Core i7-3687U processor. Is this a good candidate? And, if so, which distribution would be best? Could it dual boot to Windows 10 and Linux?
I found a new machine at Walmart which is within my price range. It's a Gateway 14.1" Ultra Slim Notebook, FHD, Intel Celeron, Dual Core, 4GB/64GB with the following specs:
I have a Western Digital 128GB SSD - SDAPMUW-128G SSD that I think I could put in it and the memory is upgradeable (I can add 1 8gb stick). Does this seem a better candidate? It's new. I thought I may even use it as a dual boot with the Windows 10 and Linux.
Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks!
I found a used HP Folio 9470m with 8gb of RAM and a 500gb SATA HDD and Intel Core i7-3687U processor. Is this a good candidate? And, if so, which distribution would be best? Could it dual boot to Windows 10 and Linux?
I found a new machine at Walmart which is within my price range. It's a Gateway 14.1" Ultra Slim Notebook, FHD, Intel Celeron, Dual Core, 4GB/64GB with the following specs:
- Windows 10 Home (S mode)
- Intel® Celeron® Processor N4020 (1.1 GHz, Up to 2.8 GHz, 4M Cache)
- Microsoft 365 Personal 1-year Subscription Included. A $69.99 value. *
- 14.1” LCD IPS Display, (1920 x 1080)
- Tuned by THX™ Audio
- 64 GB eMMC Storage
- 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM
- 1.0 MP Front-Facing Camera
- Up to 8.5 hours of battery life
- Micro SD Slot (Up to 512 GB) x 1
- Mini HDMI Output x 1
- USB Type-C (Data transfer only) x 1
- USB 3.0 x 2
- Built-in Stereo Speakers x 2
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Built-in Microphone
- Product Dimensions: 13.1” x 8.8” x 0.8”
- Weight: 3.35 lbs.
- Free Upgrade to Windows 11 when available (see below)
I have a Western Digital 128GB SSD - SDAPMUW-128G SSD that I think I could put in it and the memory is upgradeable (I can add 1 8gb stick). Does this seem a better candidate? It's new. I thought I may even use it as a dual boot with the Windows 10 and Linux.
Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks!