Purchasing a Laptop

[Enriche]

Right now I am looking for a low cost machine with no OS on it. The size it not an issue (I am perfectly satisfied with a small 800 X 600) nor is the weight. I pretty much jsut want to run linux on it and use it for all of my internet activities and coding. Also need several ports for special periferals. Need Wi-Fi.
Any recommendations on where I could find a machine to those specifications for <$1000 (preferably lower than $500) Not looking for a super computer, just something fast enough so that I can quickly get everything I need done.

Thanks
Ian

[onlinebacon]

I would definitely give eBay a tr if you don't mind buying second hand, they usually have some good deals, or look at toshiba, we have 2 at home and they have been going for years now

[rdeschene2]

My 2nd computer at home was purchased as a used laptop.

http://www.laptopcloseout.ca (.com is their US site) is where I bought mine, and I've been quite happy with it. Battery life on at least this model dropped to about 1 hour after 12mths, but that's not OS specific and not atypical for Li-Ion batteries. Check www.pricegrabber.com for replacement battery cost, if running on battery only is important to you.

Also:
http://linuxcertified.com/linux-laptop-refurbished.html

Here's the link on my hardware and installation:

http://web.ripnet.com/~rdeschen/Dell..._SuSE_8_1.html

And for Linux on laptops in general:
http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/

Also, I happened to notice that there's a great deal on an Acer Laptop at the following site right now, I don't know about it's Linux compatability though:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&CMP=ILC-FPM07

Rick D.
Brockville, Canada