We are approaching september, and I think it's about time I upgrade my hardware at home. I already own:
- a Toshiba Tecra 8100 laptop, running Ubuntu linux 5.04
- a Compaq Armada M700, currently on dual boot WinXP Pro and Fedora Core 4 (default OS)
- a Sony Vaio Z1 RSP, currently running WinXP Pro
I actually want to get a new laptop and a new desktop. Here are my required characteristics:
laptop:
- very slick design (indeed important to me. I like aluminium cases)
- very thin
- long battery
- excellent keyboard
- fast (whatever it means in tems of processor and memory)
- lots of connectivity (wifi b/g, bluetooth)
- built in mic and speakers
- reliable
This is supposed to be my main computer on the road, hence professional usage.
Update: here are your suggestions: an Asus W5, an Acer TravelMate C310 ...
Desktop:
- multimedia capabilities
- powerful
This is supposed to be the PC for the family, so anyone should be able to use it. I will only use it for some video editing, and to store all our multimedia files (I currently use an external hard drive).
What are your recommendations ? Price tag is of course not the first criterion.
note: pix above of some cool gear from Alienware
