[ale] online build-your-own used/refurbished Linux-ready laptop

[Derek Atkins]

Dustin Strickland <dustin.h.strickland at gmail.com> writes:

> I second Jim on this one, the W520 is the way to go. Those are some
> solid machines, though the T-series "equivalent" isn't bad. Most of
> the T520's have an i5, but some of them come with a dual-core i7(as do
> some of the W520's, though most are i7 quads). It's very uncommon for a
> T-series to have dedicated graphics, but I have seen configurations
> with an nVidia card. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't the T520's have
> a max capacity of 8GB of RAM?

I've liked my T520.  According to /proc/cpuinfo it's got a Intel(R)
Core(TM) i7-2720QM CPU @ 2.20GHz, so quad-core x2 Hyperthreads.  I have
8GB but there are reports that it will handle 16.

I don't know what video card it's got.  I think I have the intel
graphics.  It's never bothered me.

> Some eBay sellers will create custom listings if you message them
> asking for certain specs. I don't know if many do this with laptops,
> but I know there are plenty of people and companies who will make minor
> modifications to desktop machines if they have the parts on hand.

-derek
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