Ask HN: Best current Linux-compatible laptop?

I'm looking for the "best" linux compatible laptop you know about (business). Here are some specs: - min. 8GB RAM - SSD - VGA (for beamer support) - HDMI / DVI - MUST work with Ubuntu Linux 14.04 without poking around for weeks just to get the damn W-LAN running or jokes like that - Shouldn't cost more than 1.3k €urons

I came up with a custom configured Schenker, but maybe you know something better :D!

It'd be awesome to get some recommendations! Thanks in advance for sharing your experience!

./sz0ka

http://www.ubuntu.com/certification/

In my experience Dells usually work well and if you're willing to spend the money they have some pretty decent end developer laptops that come with ubuntu (xps I think).

Edit: seeing as Ubuntu 14.04 has only been out for a couple weeks the links provided may not be as relevant because they're so far only certified to run on 12.04, but it still gives you some inference as to what manufactures have the best support.

My current machine is a Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition, which ships with Ubuntu pre-installed.

Good battery life, excellent performance and nice size/weight - comparable to a 13" Macbook Air.

You'll ned a mini-DP to HDMI/DVI converter cable though.