[Tfug] For sale: HP dv1000 laptop

[Benjamin Krein]

Matt Jacob wrote:
> As any true geek will tell you, we all own too much hardware (or never
> enough hardware, depending on how you look at it). At any rate, my
> hardware spring cleaning continues as I consolidate, and now I've got
> an extra laptop on my hands. I wanted to give locals the first shot at
> it before I resort to eBay, so here are the specs:
>
> * HP dv1000 notebook, customized-to-order
> * Pentium M 760 (2.0 GHz)
> * 1 GB DDR RAM
> * 80 GB 5400 RPM hard drive
> * 14.0" BrightView widescreen display
> * LightScribe 8x DVD+/-RW & CD-RW combo w/double layer
> * Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
> * Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG w/Bluetooth
> * Windows XP Professional SP2
> * 6-cell lithium ion battery
> * Extra 6-cell lithium ion battery
> * Custom sleeve case by WaterField Designs (SFBags.com)
> * 3 x USB 2.0, FireWire, 6-in-1 media card reader
> * Weighs 5.3 lbs
> * Less than 6 months old; half of the 1-year warranty remains
>
> This machine has been good to me, but I can't justify owning so much
> "stuff." I originally paid $1600+ for everything above, and now I'm
> asking only $1300. Includes the original box and all original
> materials, CDs, etc. Check out my craigslist page
> <http://tucson.craigslist.org/sys/151657866.html> for pictures.
>
> Matt
>
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FWIW, this is a great laptop for Linux!  I have the Pavilion dv1245cl &
have been VERY happy with it running Debian Unstable.  For anyone who
buys this lappy, here are my notes on getting Linux running on it:

http://www.superk.org/index.php/HP_Pavilion_dv1245cl

Enjoy!

-- 
Benjamin Krein
www.superk.org