That runs Ubuntu that is (Dual boot Windows of course). I really have been looking for a viable replacement for the dinky dino that is my current ASUS laptop (that I am typing on currently).
Though I must say, now is a some what precarious time to buy a laptop/computer. The awesomeness that is Windows 7 is just around the corner (haha don't really want to buy another copy of that OS when it rolls out x_X). With it, will be DX11 followed/superseded by all the wondrous native running hardware. Sigh.
What makes it even tougher is that I have discovered a laptop that I genuinely think would be pretty damn awesome. Sigh... :(
I have been looking for a worthy laptop to spend some of my impeding tax rebate on. One of the laptops that has really caught my eye previously was the Toshiba Satellite A305. Seemed to have the decent balance of purdy-ness paired with some decent ponies (and a dedicated graphics card).
But alas I found an even better one. It is the upcoming Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 (slated for a release this month). It's top of the line big brethern has already been released (Y650). Supposedly, the Y550 will retain most if not all of the features the Y650 has (probably slightly lower hardware). But hey, at 1 inch think and niceties such as multi-touch touchpad (say that 3 times quick!), Centrino 2 1066FSB goodness, DDR3, LED backlit LCD, and a purdy hexagonal embossed lid. It could just be the winning factor for me to jump on it, shrink the partition, and install Ubuntu as a dual boot. HMM......... We'll see... Meanwhile I'll salivate on these purdy pictures.
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