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Re: Compatible laptops

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On 11/11, Maureen L Thomas wrote:
>I do know that this list is for real problems but I am looking to get 
>a new laptop, 17 inch preferable or an all in one computer.  The 
>problem is I have only used Toshiba laptops and have had no problems 
>with them.  I do not know if an all in one would be a good choice for 
>debian.  I do not need a game playing machine.  If there is a list 
>where this request is more appropriate please head me in the right 
>direction.

try the debian-laptops list here

in general - any modern laptop will run debian fine [with any DE you choose] with IMO the following caveats

1) Avoid ones with hybrid dual graphics ie intel/nvidia aka optimus
2) Avoid anything realtek
3) If its got fancy Dolby sound or quad speakers they wont work on Debian
4) Always check reviews for PWM flickering on screen dimming if you have sensitive eyes

I personally use Thinkpads as a lot of Linux devs use them.

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Compatible laptops Maureen L Thomas <silverorb@verizon.net> - 2017-11-12 01:30 +0100
  Re: Compatible laptops Eero Volotinen <eero.volotinen@iki.fi> - 2017-11-12 06:00 +0100
  Re: Compatible laptops Steven Mainor <steve@degga.net> - 2017-11-12 06:00 +0100
  Re: Compatible laptops Erik Christiansen <dvalin@internode.on.net> - 2017-11-12 06:20 +0100
  Re: Compatible laptops Phil Dobbin <bukowskiscat@gmail.com> - 2017-11-12 08:00 +0100
  Re: Compatible laptops dekks herton <dekkzz78@gmail.com> - 2017-11-12 08:40 +0100
    Re: Compatible laptops rhkramer@gmail.com - 2017-11-12 14:00 +0100
      Re: Re: Compatible laptops dekkzz78@gmail.com - 2017-11-12 14:20 +0100
        Re: Compatible laptops Charlie S <taoquester@gmail.com> - 2017-11-12 23:00 +0100
          Re: Compatible laptops Joe <joe@jretrading.com> - 2017-11-12 23:10 +0100
            Re: Re: Compatible laptops dekks herton <dekkzz78@gmail.com> - 2017-11-13 22:10 +0100
          Re: Compatible laptops Doug <dmcgarrett@optonline.net> - 2017-11-12 23:30 +0100
  Re: Re: Compatible laptops dekks herton <dekkzz78@gmail.com> - 2017-11-15 12:30 +0100

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