new laptop suggestions - not the usual stuff

[Ray Seals]

On Sat, 2004-07-24 at 19:27, Michael W. Oliver wrote:
> Ok folks, I know that this comes up from time to time, and I know very
> well the FreeBSD laptop compatibility list (which rocks!), but I think
> this case is different, and here's why.
> 
> I am looking for a new laptop that has the following features:
> 
> 1) pointing stick in keyboard   *THIS IS A MUST*
> 2) AMD64 proc

I purchased an e-machines laptop and had serious cooling problems with
my AMD64 and FreeBSD.  It would only run for about an hour before it
shutdown due to heating issues.  I was unable to control the fan using
various suggestions from the Questions list.  Just be aware that the
BIOS on the laptop my not let you cool things properly.

I loved the machine and it was fast, had a big screen.  But I had to
give it to my wife to use (Windows XP).  I only run FreeBSD on my
machines.

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Ray Seals <rseals at vdsi.net>