fuz22 (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} fuz22) wrote,@ 2006-06-22 22:19:00 |
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a positive computing experience
As I believe I mentioed a few days ago, I ordered a laptop. Because I wanted to compute in the A/C. Today, with only brief difficulties revolving around UPS having both the incorrect name and address for me, I picked it up this evening at the UPS Customer Center. Refreshingly, the laptop is exactly as advertised - the battery even works (at least a little).
I decided to live on the edge, and have installed Ubuntu on it. Thus far, Ubuntu has impressed me more as a laptop OS than desktop. I am in fact typing this on it.
So, a recommendation for off-lease computer seems in order. $209 with shipping for a 850 Mhz PIII is a steal, shipping was prompt, packing was excellent, and as I said, the goods are exactly as advertised.
As I believe I mentioed a few days ago, I ordered a laptop. Because I wanted to compute in the A/C. Today, with only brief difficulties revolving around UPS having both the incorrect name and address for me, I picked it up this evening at the UPS Customer Center. Refreshingly, the laptop is exactly as advertised - the battery even works (at least a little).
I decided to live on the edge, and have installed Ubuntu on it. Thus far, Ubuntu has impressed me more as a laptop OS than desktop. I am in fact typing this on it.
So, a recommendation for off-lease computer seems in order. $209 with shipping for a 850 Mhz PIII is a steal, shipping was prompt, packing was excellent, and as I said, the goods are exactly as advertised.
