Ask for suggestions for hardware to use. You should use this tag in questions asking for advice relative to hardware compatability and preferences.
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Who makes laptops for Ubuntu?
I'm looking for a laptop and would like to avoid the whole 'is this [specific configuration of hardware] compatible with Ubuntu?' process by finding a laptop manufactured with Ubuntu in mind.
I know ...
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Smooth fullscreen 1080p playback
My computer has a PCI Express x16 socket on the motherboard. What is the minimum graphics card I need to get smooth fullscreen 1080p playback?
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Support for hardware components
How can I find out if Ubuntu supports a particular hardware component, that is, if it works in Ubuntu?
I am going to put together a computer and I am choosing components.
How do I know if Ubuntu ...
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Where can I find information about ubuntu compatible or certified hardware/PC models?
I am buying a new desktop PC in early 2013, anyway this question should apply to someone intending to buy a new laptop/ultrabook as well.
This machine is not meant for gaming, and if I ocasionally do ...
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What are some tablets that can run Ubuntu?
I can't believe I'm actually asking this, but what are some good, cheap tablets that can run Ubuntu? I'm considering getting a tablet, but I don't really want an expensive one like an iPad. And I love ...
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Best hardware for a Ubuntu Computer? [closed]
I'll be needing a new PC soon, but I've decided to build my own, so my question is...what's the best hardware for Ubuntu? Specifically, in terms of graphics cards; I'm looking for something that will ...
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Does 11.04 support Sandy Bridge?
How well does Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) support the processors of Intel's architecture Sandy Bridge and their Intel HD Graphics? Are there any problems with running 11.04 on Sandy Bridge?
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Is Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition compatible with Ubuntu?
I want to buy a Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition. On ubuntu.com, it says that Dell Inspiron 15R will work properly. But the special edition has some special issues.
I will list the hardware:
3rd ...
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How is Logitech C510 HD Webcam
I am going to buy Logitech C510 HD webcam and I just checked on other questions here on AskUbuntu that it works out of the box with cheese. Jorge's response also confirm this and I feel confident ...
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Which ATI/AMD, or Intel, or NVIDIA Graphics for Unity? [duplicate]
I really want to know which one of them better for running Unity 3D or GNOME 3 Shell. I'm specifically interested in this for desktop, not laptop, computers.
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Which netbooks are “safe to buy”? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Which computers are guaranteed to work?
To have a lightweight computer I would like to buy a netbook. Are there any netbooks especially suiting Ubuntu? For example, I ...
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Does anyone know of a wireless N card that works out of the box?
So far I have tried:
Tenda W322P
Addon ADD-NWP210
Neither work on Meerkat. Both worked out the box with windows 7.
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Current status/known issues for DELL XPS 15z?
I'm planning on buying a Dell XPS 15z laptop. I was wondering what is the status for running 11.10 on it? Are there any known issues that might be difficult to solve (specifically regarding ...
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How to research graphics cards
How would you go about choosing which graphics card to purchase. In the past I've run into situations with graphics cards whose drivers weren't that solid in Linux.
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Will LiveCD test results be aggregated into the laptop testing tracker?
Marco Ceppi's answer to a tangentially related question set me to wondering about the destination of all the tests that users run from the LiveCD menu. There's a fairly comprehensive hardware ...
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Graphics card recommendation for dual-HD output?
I'm wanting a dual HD monitor desktop. Desktop system with two monitor outputs (1920x1080 and 1920x1200) side-by-side, displaying one X screen (Xinerama, TwinView, XRandR, whatever works). Will be ...
