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:

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

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).

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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