Tiny Core Linux

General TC => General TC Talk => Topic started by: thane on April 24, 2017, 02:51:43 PM

Title: Laptops for Tiny Core
Post by: thane on April 24, 2017, 02:51:43 PM

I may have to replace my Tiny Core desktop with a laptop. Just wondering if there are brands to prefer (or avoid). I'll probably be looking for a refurbished one.

Title: Re: Laptops for Tiny Core
Post by: coreplayer2 on April 24, 2017, 05:39:16 PM

That's a good question.  While I have no experience with Enterprise notebook security, I'd stay away from any Enterprise notebook with a TPM chip.  IMO it's a complexity nobody needs.    However, AIUI the feature can be disabled from within the BIOS.

While you're shopping remember this; you can never have too much memory :p

Title: Re: Laptops for Tiny Core
Post by: NewUser on April 25, 2017, 02:32:52 AM

Yes, the TPM chip can be disabled in Setup

Title: Re: Laptops for Tiny Core
Post by: hiro on April 25, 2017, 03:27:12 AM

the thinkpad x201 is great

Title: Re: Laptops for Tiny Core
Post by: curaga on April 25, 2017, 03:36:02 AM

Macs are more trouble than they're worth.

Title: Re: Laptops for Tiny Core
Post by: Juanito on April 25, 2017, 08:50:37 AM

I'm happy with my dell latitude e7240 - be sure to specify intel internal wifi.

Title: Re: Laptops for Tiny Core
Post by: thane on April 26, 2017, 12:05:58 AM

Thanks for the replies!

Title: Re: Laptops for Tiny Core
Post by: NewUser on April 28, 2017, 02:07:44 AM

Quote from: Juanito on April 25, 2017, 08:50:37 AM

I'm happy with my dell latitude e7240 - be sure to specify intel internal wifi.

I prefer the 14" screen of the 7440/50, but the 7240 is a great laptop!