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I am seriously thinking of updating my dell 6430s laptop purchased 3 |
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years ago. NYU has an arrangement with dell so that is the only maker |
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I am considering. This machine will be essentially gentoo only (I |
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configure my computers to dual boot some version of windows for ease |
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in dealing with dell support). |
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The hardest decision is size vs performance, but I know you can't help |
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with that. I have pretty much decided on the dell 7450. My questions |
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concern three options: Graphics, Wireless, Screen. But would appreciate |
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any other advice you have. |
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I will definitely get |
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* 16GB ram (2 x 8GB) |
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* 512GB solid state disk |
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* most powerful CPU compatible with the options chosen |
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1. Graphics. |
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I can afford a high-end graphics co-processor, but prefer the |
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software/administrative simplicity of intel graphics. I do not |
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play high speed games or otherwise run graphics intensive |
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applications. Am I correct in believing that Linux (the kernel) |
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supports (the dell option) |
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Intel Core i7-5600U Processor, UMA graphics, Smart Card |
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directly with no extra gentoo package needed? |
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2. Wireless. |
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My current home router/wireless-access-point (linksys WRT54G) |
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supports 10/100 wired and 802.11bg wireless. I have no problems |
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with this device or our home network, but I could upgrade to a |
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1-gigabit version if deemed important. |
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Currently I must install net-wireless/broadcom-sta. This has caused |
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no problems to date, but a wireless chip supported directly by linux |
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would be preferable. |
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I would appreciate help choosing among the following dell options |
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(the prices are about the same). |
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a. Intel Tri Band Wireless-AC 17265 802.11AC |
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Wi-Fi + Wi-Gig + BT 4.0 LE Wireless Card |
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b. Dell Wireless 1707 802.11n Single Band |
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Wi-Fi + BT 4.0LE Wireless Card |
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c. Dell Wireless 1560 (802.11ac 2x2, WiFi & BT) |
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d. Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 802.11AC |
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Wi-Fi + BT 4.0 LE Wireless Card (2X2) |
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3. Screen |
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I am only considering 1920x1080 (best available) with a camera. |
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a. "Touch" is available for $160. |
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Are touch screens supported on gentoo/gnome? |
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b. Some screens (including "touch") are "WiGig capable". |
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This requires option 2a above (Tri Band Wireless-AC). |
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Is WiGig valuable and is it easy to administer? |
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Thanks in advance, |
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allan |
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