[mdlug] Laptop Purchase Opinions Please

[Peter Bart]

On Tue, 2007-10-16 at 01:35 -0400, Jeff Hanson wrote:
> On 10/12/07, Peter Bart <peter at petertheplumber.net> wrote:
> > The Toshiba P200/205 series appears to have the fingerprint reader
> > across the board, is this true?
> 
> Do you mean touchpad (pointer) or fingerprint scanner (biometric security)?

I mean the fingerprint scanner, I believe they all now have a touchpad
instead of touchpoint device. (ala Thinkpad)

> 
> > This is going to be an xmas present and is going to be used primarily
> > for email, surfing, and some games as a home computer. Specifically SIMS
> > which I hope to install on XP using VMWare. The host os will be either
> > opensuse or Ubuntu. Anyone have any comments before I blow a wad? Yes, I
> > know that is a really big box for what it will be used for. Primarily
> > I'm after the large display, somewhat portable (the current box hasn't
> > left the property but she doesn't want a desktop), ability to play her
> > favorite SIMS games, and be able to hand this down in years to come.
> 
> The Sims may work in VMware but The Sims 2 requires 3D and probably
> won't be fast enough.  Unfortunately, Wine isn't going to help either:
> http://appdb.winehq.org/search.php?sSearchQuery=sims

That's a bummer, I may have to dual boot. The games in question are
several years old, we'll have to see. Thanks for the info.

Best Regards,
-- 
Peter Bart <peter at petertheplumber.net>
http://petertheplumber.net