Hi Kerry,
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:
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
with the proprietary flgrx driver (this is why I don't recommend Intel version over AMD).
These run typically around $3-400 per laptop.
HTH
Best,
Ico
On 7/16/2015 2:42 AM, Kerry Hagan wrote:
Hi all,
I run Pd Vanilla on a MacBook Pro, so I am at a loss here...
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.
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.
What laptop? What Linux distribution? Any gotchas I need to worry about (sound card issues, etc.)?
Enquiring minds want to know...
Cheers,
Kerry
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