Re: laptops

[Ray Shaw <ray@REMOVEME.media.umbc.edu>]

> Be sure to check the new market before you go used, though.  In
> particular, Winbook has some really cheap machines.  The only catch is
> that their low-end machines have DSTN screens which really suck
> compared to the active matrix displays on just about all new laptops.
> They are still loaded with options and just wicked fast compared to
> anything prior to P-II cpus.

However, DSTN does take less power compared to TFT, and is still
perfectly usable...so it depends on your goal.  Some laptops also have
the ability to hold more than 1 battery, if that's your main concern.
Also, L2 cache burns lots of power...these are all addressed in the
Linux Battery-Powered Mini-HOWTO.

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--Ray

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