> -----Original Message----- > From: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org > [mailto:tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org] On Behalf Of Mike Miller > Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 11:13 AM > To: TCLUG Mailing List > Subject: Re: [tclug-list] HP Pavilions and Linux > > > I still have an old Dell Latitude D800 from 10 years ago that > works today. > It cost almost $3000 back then! So durability and longevity > are important. I recently bought two D830 dual core lease return laptops for about $140 and am VERY happy with them. 2.2 Ghz dual core CPUs, 4G RAM, and I added 750Gb hard drives. These have all the bay, docking, and tilt stand options that are interchangeable back to D800s, etc. My D810s are still doing fine, but I wanted more and newer, yet retaining my accessory compatibility and DURABILITY. The new E series uses different accessories that are not as economical, nor as available on the used market, and the spec differences are minimal IMHO. Chuck