Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop? • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?

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Post by trobertson » Fri, May 02, 2014, 10:03 AM UTC

TobbenTM wrote: post #6

Most lenovo ThinkPads are certified to work with Ubuntu. And (for me at least) there are no better laptops out there. They should have all of your needs covered. I would suggest going for the T540. It's awesome.

I've got a T530, and have had several distros on it at varying points. I highly recommend ThinkPads as well.

Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?

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Post by rvijapurapu » Fri, May 02, 2014, 10:04 AM UTC

I have been using HP Elitebook 8470p - everything works out of the box (Including the HSPA modem & suspend to ram).

Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?

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Post by danford » Fri, May 02, 2014, 10:04 AM UTC

jaseemabid wrote: post #4

As of now, I use a mac for the hw but the linux experience on this box is shitty. I installed archlinux, and still havent got the fonts right. Its so much strain on the eyes and I had to go back to mac.

Have you tried Ubuntu 14.04? My sister just installed it on her MBP and she hasn't had any issues except with the track pad, which she was abe to fix (not sure how). Don't install arch unless you're ready to tweak some configuration files.

Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?

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Post by ushi » Fri, May 02, 2014, 10:05 AM UTC

I am running a Lenovo T430 (Arch Linux) - Everything works out of the box.

Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?

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Post by jnardiello » Fri, May 02, 2014, 10:10 AM UTC

At work i use an HP Elitebook 850 with Ubuntu, no issues. Everything works.

Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?

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Post by hadoukenio » Fri, May 02, 2014, 10:11 AM UTC

Ctrl+F ThinkPad.

I guess the search count should show you something.

I'm on a W530. It's a beast and everything works. And I'm talking Debian!

Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?

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Post by Galanwe » Fri, May 02, 2014, 10:11 AM UTC

Got a Schenker from XMG. Works like a charm.

Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?

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Post by einrealist » Fri, May 02, 2014, 10:11 AM UTC

secure wrote: post #5

The ThinkPad X240 will work. Alternatively, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon (perhaps in its 2014 edition) with an adapter for VGA.

I have one with all configurable components. The clickpad is not working properly out-of-box and needs to be configured in the xorg.conf. The Ericsson WWAN also has issues, requires a line in udev rules. I did not try fingerprint reader, NFC and the card reader, yet. There are also issues with the Ultra Dock. After a firmware update VGA/DVI is working, but no HDMI/DisplayPort. The sound jack of the dock is not working either.

But so far I'm satisfied. The x240 is a decent laptop. It was a good choice to wait for the FHD model and not to fall for a MacBook Pro.

Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?

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Post by hpaavola » Fri, May 02, 2014, 10:14 AM UTC

I have Asus Zennbook UX31A (I got only 4 GB of ram, newer version have 8GB) and it works almost perfectly with Ubuntu 14.04 (and older, only thing that does not work is ambient light detector).

At least here in Finland they cost about 1100 euros (http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/product/36916/dnqkg/Asus-Zenb...). While it does not have VGA output, it comes with HDMI->VGA adapter.

See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AsusZenbookPrime

Re: Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?

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Post by Galanwe » Fri, May 02, 2014, 10:15 AM UTC

hadoukenio wrote: post #16

Ctrl+F ThinkPad. I guess the search count should show you something. I'm on a W530. It's a beast and everything works. And I'm talking Debian!

ThinkPads USED to be good products. Lenovo killed it. the W530 is still good, but the W540 is a joke. The "Lenovo recommends Windows." at the top of Lenovo's website finished to convince me not to buy any TP anymore.