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Hi Kerry,<br>
<br>
Hope all is well. FWIW, in L2Ork we use HP dm1z 4xxx series. I would
advise using a version with integrated Intel HD graphics card, as
fglrx driver is not as stable as I would like it to be (it's ok but
not perfect). Main concerns are:<br>
<br>
1) sometimes wireless fails to connect (if you are looking to use
lowlatency kernel, I would recommend using open source driver to
avoid xruns caused by the proprietary one but that also means it can
be sometimes finicky), and<br>
<br>
2) *if* you opt for cheaper AMD APU, suspend sometimes does not
resume with the proprietary flgrx driver (this is why I don't
recommend Intel version over AMD).<br>
<br>
These run typically around $3-400 per laptop.<br>
<br>
HTH<br>
<br>
Best,<br>
<br>
Ico<br>
<br>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 7/16/2015 2:42 AM, Kerry Hagan
wrote:<br>
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type="cite">Hi all,
<div><br>
</div>
<div>I run Pd Vanilla on a MacBook Pro, so I am at a loss here...</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>I'm looking for the lowest-range laptop running a flavour of
Linux to install Pd Vanilla needed for a specific use described
below. As I've never purchased this, I'm looking for hive-mind
experience.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>I don't need heavy hitting power, because it will be for
outreach groups (kids from disadvantaged areas). We won't get
into extremely intensive patching. I'm happy with built-in
stereo out. The more laptops I can afford on a €12,000 grant
(minus speakers, projectors and screens for the actual art
installation) the better. At this stage, I just need to get
quotes for the Irish Arts Council funding application. </div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>What laptop? What Linux distribution? Any gotchas I need to
worry about (sound card issues, etc.)?</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Enquiring minds want to know...</div>
<div><br>
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<div>Cheers,</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Kerry</div>
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