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Linux Laptops And Notebooks with Ubuntu Fedora or Open SuSE

A range of fully-supported laptops with GNU/Linux pre-installed, and laptop functions (hibernate, external monitor, laptop function keys, etc) set up. The no-hassle way to Linux on your laptop.


The new Lenovo S10-2 and S12 IdeaPads
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ASUS and Lenovo Linux Laptops


IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad and ASUS Ubuntu Linux Laptops, Notebooks and Netbooks

  • T series for power - when you want the power of desktop computing, but mobile
  • X series for portability - the favourite of hackers like Eric Raymond and Zeth Green.
  • G series targetted at SME users (but what a nice home machine!)
  • S series - Netbooks running Ubuntu Netbook Remix.
  • Asus K series - quality and toughness on a budget.

Each model is available with a variety of options: the starting point is to have the machine pre-configured with Ubuntu Linux, then there are options for having SUSE or Fedora instead, dual-booting with Windows 7, and the usual add-ons like extra memory, USB floppy and DVD drives, etc.

We regret that we do not accept orders for laptop computers from outside the UK.

Notes

To avoid any confusion, the prices for all our laptops include VAT at 17.5% as well as postage within the UK. The price you see is what you pay delivered to your door.

Lenovo and Asus, like many other laptop manufacturers are continuously improving and changing detail specifications. Whilst we endeavour to keep the specifications on this site up-to-date and reflecting availability, at times the machine we supply may differ slightly from the details listed here, for example you may get a bigger disk or different wireless card, always set up and working with our default Ubuntu install. If you must have a particular configuration, for example specific disk partitioning or a particular wireless card to run on a different Linux laptop distribution, please contact us when you order.

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Following a spate of credit card frauds, we will only accept credit card orders from the registered card address, for delivery to that address. If you have a genuine reason for delivery to a different address (eg to your place of work) please give us a phone call.


Asus K50IJ-6 Laptop Computer

£551.07

The Core 2 Duo processor and generous 3GB of main memory are excellent for running large programs, or for running many applications simultaneously, saving you time. Unusually for a laptop of this size, the K50IJ series has the advantage of a built-in numeric keypad, excellent for number crunching.

  • 15.6" HD TFT wide screen (1366x768, Color-Shine)
  • Intel Core 2 Duo T5870 (2.0 GHz)
  • Embedded Intel GMA X4500M Graphics
  • 320GB 5400RPM Hard Disk, with 270GB available for all of your documents, photos, music, or enough space to store about 85 DVD quality movies.
  • 3GB DDR2 800 RAM (as 1 x 2GB 1 x 1GB)
  • DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Drive
  • 802.11b/g/n Wireless Wifi Networking
  • Keyboard features a numeric keypad
  • 10/100 Mbps ethernet port
  • One year parts and labour return-to-base warranty
  • Ubuntu GNU/Linux 9.10 pre-installed
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Asus K70IO-1 Laptop Computer

£682.67
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The K70IO is our latest range of 17.3" widescreen laptops from Asus. Refer to two or more running programs at a time without having to spend your time switching between windows. That makes these laptops great for design and photo editing, watching videos without obscuring the window you're working in, and for computer programmers and administrators who need to have multiple screen sessions running side by side.

  • 17.3" HD+ Widescreen TFT Display (1600x900)
  • Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200 (2.0GHz)
  • nVidia GeForce G120M graphics, with 512MB dedicated graphics memory
  • 250GB 5400RPM hard disk
  • 4GB DDR2 800 RAM (as 2 x 2GB)
  • DVD Super Multi Dual Layer drive
  • 802.11b/g/n Wireless Wifi Networking
  • 10/100Mbps ethernet port
  • One year parts and labour return-to-base warranty
  • Ubuntu GNU/Linux 9.10 pre-installed

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Asus K70IO-2 Laptop Computer

£729.67
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Features:

  • 17.3" HD+ Widescreen TFT Display (1600x900). Makes multitasking a breeze - have multiple windows visible simultaneously.
  • Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 (2.1GHz)
  • nVidia GeForce GT120M graphics, with 512MB DDR2 graphics memory
  • 320GB 5400RPM hard disk
  • 4GB DDR2 800 RAM (as 2 x 2GB) - A generous amount of system memory for multitasking.
  • DVD Super Multi Dual Layer drive
  • 802.11b/g/n Wireless Wifi Networking
  • 10/100Mbps ethernet port
  • Built-in numeric keypad
  • One year parts and labour return-to-base warranty
  • Ubuntu GNU/Linux 9.10 pre-installed

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Lenovo Ideapad S10-3 Netbook

£345.57

This netbook comes with Ubuntu Netbook Remix (9.10).

Specifications

  • Intel Atom N280 / 1.66 GHz
  • 1GB RAM Max 2GB
  • Screen 10.1inches 1024x600
  • Graphics - Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
  • Hard Disk 250GB
  • 4 - 1 card reader
  • 2 Internal Speakers
  • Realtek High Definition Audio
  • Built-in webcam
  • Bluetooth Version 2.1
  • RJ-45
  • 10/100 Ethernet
  • Wireless
  • Standard Multi-touch 2 button touchpad
  • Keyboard - 6 row 80 key 0.85 ISO Fullsize
  • Keyboard light
  • Battery - 6 Cell Lithium-Ion
  • Upto 6.0 Hrs on battery
  • 3 USB 2.0
  • Headphone Line out
  • Weight - 1.3Kg
  • Travel weight - 2.04Kgs
  • One year parts and labour RTB warranty
  • Ubuntu 9.10 Netbook Remix

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Lenovo Ideapad S12 Linux

£386.58

12" screen version of the popular Lenovo Ideapad.

Specifications

  • Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz
  • 1GB RAM Max 2GB
  • Screen 12.1inches 1280x800
  • Graphics - Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
  • Hard Disk 250GB
  • 4 - 1 Card reader
  • 2 Internal Speakers
  • Realtek High Definition Audio
  • Built-in webcam
  • Bluetooth Version 2.1
  • RJ-45
  • 10/100 Ethernet
  • Wireless
  • Standard Multi-touch 2 button touchpad
  • Keyboard - 6 row 80 key 0.85 ISO Fullsize
  • Keyboard light
  • Battery - 6 Cell Lithium-Ion
  • Upto 5.0 Hrs on battery
  • 3 USB 2.0
  • Headphone Line out
  • Weight - 1.4Kg
  • Travel weight - 2.1Kgs
  • One year parts and labour RTB warranty
  • Ubuntu 9.10 Netbook remix

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Lenovo Ideapad 2GB Memory Upgrade

£45.82

If you want a bit more RAM to handle more applications and get stuff done faster on your Lenovo S10-2 or S12 Idea Pad then adding replacing the 1GB of memory with a 2GB SODIMM is the way to go.h This optional extra will be installed and tested for you when you purchase together with either the S10-2 or S12 IdeaPad.



Lenovo G550-2 Linux Laptop

£580.44

The G series range of Lenovo laptops, combining Ubuntu Linux with superb, stylish design and Lenovo quality, offering plenty of value for money.

  • Intel T6500 2.1GHz Processor
  • Broadcom Wireless 802.11 a/g/n
  • 4 Gb RAM (2x2 GB Max 4GB)
  • 320 Gb hard drive
  • CD-RW/DVD Recordable (dual layer)
  • 15.6" TFT (1366x768 widescreen) with webcam
  • Intel GMA4500 graphics
  • 10/100 Ethernet
  • 3 USB 2.0 ports
  • 1x PCI Express Card Slot
  • 4-in-1 multi-media card reader
  • Weight 2.7 kg
  • One year carry-in warranty (battery one year)
  • Installed Ubuntu 9.10
  • Delivery included


Thinkpad T500.4 Linux Laptop

£997.50

This T500 is powerful, well priced and a fantastic desktop replacement.

  • Intel P8600 Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz Processor
  • Wireless 802.11 a/g/n (draft)
  • 2 GB RAM (1x2GB)
  • 250 GB hard drive
  • CD-RW/DVD Recordable (dual layer)
  • 15.41" TFT (1280x800 widescreen)
  • Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3 USB 2.0 ports
  • 1xExpressCard slot
  • Bluetooth
  • IEEE 1394 Firewire
  • Docking port
  • Weight 2.63 kg
  • Three years carry-in warranty (battery one year)
  • Installed Ubuntu 9.10
  • Delivery included


Thinkpad T500.5 Linux Laptop

£1055.50

This T500 is powerful, well priced and a fantastic desktop replacement.

  • Intel P8400 Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz Processor
  • Wireless 802.11 a/g/n (draft)
  • 2 GB RAM (1x2GB)
  • 250 GB hard drive
  • CD-RW/DVD Recordable (dual layer)
  • 15.41" TFT (1280x800 widescreen)
  • Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3 USB 2.0 ports
  • 1xExpressCard slot
  • Bluetooth
  • IEEE 1394 Firewire
  • 3G enabled, with Vodafone 3G trial, SIM card included
  • Docking port
  • Weight 2.63 kg
  • Three years carry-in warranty (battery one year)
  • Installed Ubuntu 9.10
  • Delivery included


Thinkpad T500.6 Linux Laptop

£1269.55

This T500 is powerful, well priced and a fantastic desktop replacement.

  • Intel P8700 Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz Processor
  • Intel Wireless 802.11 a/g/n (draft)
  • 2 GB RAM (1x2GB)
  • 320 GB hard drive
  • CD-RW/DVD Recordable (dual layer)
  • 15.41" TFT (1280x800 widescreen)
  • Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3 USB 2.0 ports
  • 1xExpressCard slot
  • Bluetooth
  • IEEE 1394 Firewire
  • 3G enabled, with Vodafone 3G trial, SIM card included
  • Docking port
  • Weight 2.63 kg
  • Three years carry-in warranty (battery one year)
  • Installed Ubuntu 9.10
  • Delivery included


Thinkpad X200.2 Laptop

£1252.77
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The favourite of mobile warriors, this X series machine has a faster processor and larger disk drive.

  • Intel Core2 Duo P8600 2.4 Ghz processor
  • Intel 5300AGN Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)
  • 2 Gb RAM (1x2Gb)
  • 320 Gb hard drive
  • 12.1" XGA TFT (1280x800) with webcam
  • Intel GMA 4500MHD
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3 USB 2.0 ports (on notebook)
  • 5-in-1 multi-media card reader
  • IEEE 1394 Firewire
  • Travel weight 1.1 kg
  • Three year carry-in warranty (battery one year)
  • Installed Ubuntu 8.10
  • Delivery included


Thinkpad X200 Ultrabase Dock

£298.45

This X200 Ultrabase X-6 docking station comes with a DVD drive.

  • DVD-Recordable (only when docked)
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 4 USB 2.0 ports
  • Microphone Input socket, 3.5 mm
  • Display / video - 20 pin DisplayPort
  • Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
  • Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
  • Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub
  • Travel weight 0.7 kg
  • Three year carry-in warranty
  • Delivery included


Thinkpad X200.3 Laptop with Ultrabase Dock

£1586.25

The favourite of mobile warriors, this X series comes complete with Ultrabase docking station with DVD Drive.

  • Intel Core2 Duo P8700 2.53 Ghz processor
  • Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)
  • 2 GB RAM (1x2GB)
  • 320 GB hard drive
  • Complete with Ultrabase X-6 docking station
  • DVD-Recordable (only when docked)
  • 12.1" XGA TFT (1280x800)
  • Intel GMA 4500MHD
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3 USB 2.0 ports (on notebook), 4 on dock
  • multi-media card reader
  • IEEE 1394 Firewire
  • Travel weight 1.1 kg, Ultrabase dock 0.7 kg
  • Three year carry-in warranty (battery one year)
  • Installed Ubuntu 9.04
  • Delivery included


Thinkpad X200S Laptop

£1586.25

The favourite of mobile warriors, this X series comes complete with Ultrabase docking station with DVD Drive.

  • Intel Core2 Duo SL9400 1.86 Ghz processor
  • Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)
  • 2 GB RAM (1x2GB)
  • 250 GB hard drive
  • 12.1" XGA TFT (1280x800)
  • Intel GMA 4500MHD
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3 USB 2.0 ports (on notebook), 4 on dock
  • multi-media card reader
  • IEEE 1394 Firewire
  • Travel weight 1.1 kg, Ultrabase dock 0.7 kg
  • Three year carry-in warranty (battery one year)
  • Installed Ubuntu 9.04
  • Delivery included


Lenovo N500 6 cell Battery

£106.93

Need to stay unplugged for longer? This 6 cell battery will let you do just that with the N500 range.



Thinkpad Extras

Listed below are some of the optional extras available to go with your Thinkpad. A variety of other options is available, including extended and on-site warranties, docking stations, etc. Please ring for details.



1 Gb PC2-5300 memory

£50.27

Adding more memory is one of the least expensive ways to help boost overall system performance and allows more multitasking which saves time and hassle. This option is PC2-5300 DDR2 memory and is required for the X60s, X61s, T60 and Lenovo 3000/N100/N200 laptop ranges. It is OK for use in the Lenovo 3000/C100, Thinkpad T43, Z60m and X41 models as well. It is available also in 512 Mb and 2Gb sizes - please ask for a price if you want a different size.



2 Gb PC2-5300 memory

£101.47
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This is PC2-5300 DDR2 memory for the X61s, T60 and Lenovo 3000/N200 laptop ranges. It is available in 512 Mb and 1Gb sizes also.



512 Mb PC2-5300 memory

£27.03
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This option is PC2-5300 DDR2 memory and is required for the X60s, T60 and Lenovo 3000/N100/N200 laptop ranges. It is OK for use in the Lenovo 3000/C100, Thinkpad T43, Z60m and X41 models as well. It is available in 512Mb and 2Gb sizes also.



SuSE 11 instead of Ubuntu

£44.00

Please note that we provide a default install of the SUSE 11 boxed set, with no customisation. This will result in a very nice system on most Thinkpads (most of the SUSE developers use Thinkpads themselves). On a Lenovo 3000 you will find that some of the specialist laptop functions (eg hibernate function key) are not operational although the install is in all other ways perfectly satisfactory. Please call us if you have any queries.



Dual boot Windows 7 as well as Linux

£82.25

Sometimes, there is a need to run Windows. Adding this option to your Linux netbook or laptop will give you the latest, and some say greatest, version of Windows currently available.



Expander Carry Case

£46.50
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The ThinkPad Carrying Case - Expander model provides notebook protection with flexible expansion at a great value. It features a clam shell design made of durable, lightweight water-resistant nylon. The Expander model can handle more than just your ThinkPad. Its expanding compartment is spacious enough to support a portable projector, printer, or even a second notebook. Or, you could use the expanding compartment for a few overnight items when traveling.



Notebook Optical Mouse

£9.99
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Do you hate the trackpoint pointers or touchpads used for the mouse function on most laptops? If you do, then you'll want this notebook optical mouse whose small form factor makes it ideal for travel. Thanks to the optical design it is practically maintenance free and is ideal for use on any surface with optical texture.

Features:

  • 800 dpi Optical Technology gives precision tracking on any optically-textured surface, including a wall, your leg, or a wooden board.
  • Embedded optical sensor requires no cleaning, unlike a traditional mouse with a rubber-ball mechanism.
  • Small enough to fit into most laptop outfits.
  • Big enough to offer comfortable and precise control.
  • Ergonomic Styling - symmetrical hand grip ideal for left- and right-handers
  • 3 Buttons, with rubberised, non slip Scroll Wheel
  • USB connection.
  • Available in funky colours to brighten your day, available colours vary - so keep looking


PCMCIA 56K hardware modem

£36.00
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From time to time you might need to revert to dial up on your laptop. If you do, this neat little PCMCIA modem is just what you need. Unlike built in winmodems using the linuxant driver, this one is a 'proper' modem, isn't speed restricted and won't stop working after a kernel upgrade.



Targus Carry Case and Optical Mouse

£19.95
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This neat Targus carry case will accommodate up to 15.4" laptops and comes bundled with an optical mouse. Features include:

  • Front Accessory Pocket
  • Reinforced Handle and durable Shoulder Strap
  • Dual-Pull, Self-Healing Nylon Zips
  • Business Card Holder
  • Pockets for multimedia disks.
  • Notebook compartment dimensions: 330x300x50mm
  • External dimensions: 410x340x100 mm
  • Weight: 830 gm


Thinkpad USB CD-RW/DVD Combo drive

£133.94
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A "must have" for ThinkPad X Series notebook users. The ThinkPlus USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II Drive reads from CD and DVD media and writes to CD media. No external power adapter is required for read/write operations when the drive is connected to a single USB 2.0 port on ThinkPad notebooks. This slim and lightweight drive allows users to install or run software, listen to music or watch DVD movies. It is also perfect for storing data and sharing information with others.



Thinkpad X60/X61 8 cell High Capacity Battery

£114.95
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Stay unplugged longer. This 8 cell battery has a higher capacity than the standard battery. It has an extended section on the back edge to hold extra cells and fits in the standard ThinkPad X60/X61 Series system battery slot. It can remain in the system when the system is connected to the ThinkPad X6 UltraBase.



Thinkpad warranty. Upgrade to On Site Next Business Day 9x5

£69.32

For total peace of mind. Upgrade the warranty on your Thinkpad to Next Business Day 9X5.



USB portable diskette drive

£49.35
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This super-slim, lightweight, sturdy, and attractive USB-attached diskette drive takes its power requirements from the USB port. No external power adapter is required making this diskette drive fully mobile.



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