Comments on: Ubuntu on Dell in Canada! http://coreythompson.com/2008/02/ubuntu-on-dell-in-canada/ ...but I'm right! Get yer historical hero clay figurines now! Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:56:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: MrCorey http://coreythompson.com/2008/02/ubuntu-on-dell-in-canada/#comment-3415 MrCorey Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:15:56 +0000 http://coreythompson.com/2008/02/22/ubuntu-on-dell-in-canada/#comment-3415 I know what you mean, but I bet that the Windows machine has still been configured with a promo code of some sorts as well. Despite that, if you buy a preconfigured Ubuntu machine, you'll get Dell support for it, which is a good thing for many.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('3415','MrCorey'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('3415','MrCorey','I know what you mean, but I bet that the Windows machine has still been configured with a promo code of some sorts as well. Despite that, if you buy a preconfigured Ubuntu machine, you\'ll get Dell support for it, which is a good thing for many.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I know what you mean, but I bet that the Windows machine has still been configured with a promo code of some sorts as well. Despite that, if you buy a preconfigured Ubuntu machine, you’ll get Dell support for it, which is a good thing for many.
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]]> By: Ivo http://coreythompson.com/2008/02/ubuntu-on-dell-in-canada/#comment-3414 Ivo Sun, 30 Mar 2008 02:46:35 +0000 http://coreythompson.com/2008/02/22/ubuntu-on-dell-in-canada/#comment-3414 It doesn't look like a one-time discount is the explanation for the price difference. Here is a $100 difference on the same config (configured today): ==== Linux laptop ======= Price: $859 Components Intel® Core 2 Duo T5550 (1.83GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)? Ubuntu Linux version 7.10 with DVD Playback Jet Black Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800) No Webcam Option 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz 120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability Essentials 1 Year Limited Warranty w/1 Year Return To Depot Service Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Mini-card 56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell) High Definition Audio 2.0 Also Includes Integrated 10/100 Network Card ==== Vista laptop ======= Price: $759 Components Intel® Core 2 Duo T5550 (1.83GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache) english Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Edition Jet Black Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800) NO WEBCAM OPTION 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz 120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Mini-card 56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell) High Definition Audio 2.0 Essentials Microsoft Works 9. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD 1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support Trend Micro Internet Security 30-day trial Please contact me with more details DataSafe Online Backup 3GB (included with price) Accessories Also Includes Integrated Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('3414','Ivo'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('3414','Ivo','It doesn\'t look like a one-time discount is the explanation for the price difference. Here is a $100 difference on the same config (configured today):\n\n==== Linux laptop =======\n\nPrice: $859\n\nComponents\nIntel® Core 2 Duo T5550 (1.83GHz\/667Mhz FSB\/2MB cache)?\nUbuntu Linux version 7.10 with DVD Playback\nJet Black\nGlossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800)\nNo Webcam Option\n2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz\n120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)\nIntel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100\n8X CD\/DVD Burner (DVD+\/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability\nEssentials\n1 Year Limited Warranty w\/1 Year Return To Depot Service\nIntel® 3945 802.11a\/g Mini-card\n56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)\nHigh Definition Audio 2.0\nAlso Includes\nIntegrated 10\/100 Network Card\n\n==== Vista laptop =======\n\nPrice: $759\n\nComponents\nIntel® Core 2 Duo T5550 (1.83GHz\/667Mhz FSB\/2MB cache) english\nGenuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Edition\nJet Black\nGlossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280x800)\nNO WEBCAM OPTION\n2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz\n120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)\nIntel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100\n8X CD\/DVD Burner (DVD+\/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability\nIntel® 3945 802.11a\/g Mini-card\n56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)\nHigh Definition Audio 2.0\nEssentials\nMicrosoft Works 9. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD\n1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support\nTrend Micro Internet Security 30-day trial\nPlease contact me with more details\nDataSafe Online Backup 3GB (included with price)\nAccessories\nAlso Includes\nIntegrated Modem\nIntegrated 10\/100 Network Card\nAdobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1'); return false;">Quote</a></div> It doesn’t look like a one-time discount is the explanation for the price difference. Here is a $100 difference on the same config (configured today):

==== Linux laptop =======

Price: $859

Components
Intel® Core 2 Duo T5550 (1.83GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)?
Ubuntu Linux version 7.10 with DVD Playback
Jet Black
Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280×800)
No Webcam Option
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Essentials
1 Year Limited Warranty w/1 Year Return To Depot Service
Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Mini-card
56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
High Definition Audio 2.0
Also Includes
Integrated 10/100 Network Card

==== Vista laptop =======

Price: $759

Components
Intel® Core 2 Duo T5550 (1.83GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache) english
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Edition
Jet Black
Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280×800)
NO WEBCAM OPTION
2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Mini-card
56Whr Lithium Ion Battery (6 cell)
High Definition Audio 2.0
Essentials
Microsoft Works 9. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD
1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support
Trend Micro Internet Security 30-day trial
Please contact me with more details
DataSafe Online Backup 3GB (included with price)
Accessories
Also Includes
Integrated Modem
Integrated 10/100 Network Card
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 8.1

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]]> By: MrCorey http://coreythompson.com/2008/02/ubuntu-on-dell-in-canada/#comment-3310 MrCorey Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:44:09 +0000 http://coreythompson.com/2008/02/22/ubuntu-on-dell-in-canada/#comment-3310 I think that you'll find that the only reason that the Windows version is cheaper is because of the discount being offered at that time. I'm sure that the Ubuntu machine will be seeing something similar in the near future. I did the same side by side comparison and the Windows unit was a bit cheaper (and full of unnecessary "demo" software and crap), but it was because of the $180 discount being applied at that time. Without the discount, it would have been far more expensive. You'll also know that with the preinstalled OS, your hardware will all work out of the box without any special tweaks. I, especially, like this idea of a preinstalled Linux as I am a bit of a distro hopper/tester, and I install Linux/Windows/BSD/BeOS/... on average about 5 times per month and have been since 2001-2002. I am not responding to your "invitation" to email you when I have commented, as you have provided an @spambox.us temporary email address and their uptime is questionable. If you had thought that I'd use your email address to spam you, you should have refrained from commenting in the first place or perhaps read my Privacy Policy / Terms of Service page, linked in the menubar at the top of the page. I would suggest that the best way to keep updated on comments on my site would be to subscribe to my feed, http://coreythompson.com/comments/feed/ Thanks for your comment. I hope to see you around again. Please use a real email address next time.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('3310','MrCorey'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('3310','MrCorey','I think that you\'ll find that the only reason that the Windows version is cheaper is because of the discount being offered at that time. I\'m sure that the Ubuntu machine will be seeing something similar in the near future. I did the same side by side comparison and the Windows unit was a bit cheaper (and full of unnecessary \"demo\" software and crap), but it was because of the $180 discount being applied at that time. Without the discount, it would have been far more expensive.\r\n\r\nYou\'ll also know that with the preinstalled OS, your hardware will all work out of the box without any special tweaks. I, especially, like this idea of a preinstalled Linux as I am a bit of a distro hopper\/tester, and I install Linux\/Windows\/BSD\/BeOS\/... on average about 5 times per month and have been since 2001-2002.\r\n\r\nI am not responding to your \"invitation\" to email you when I have commented, as you have provided an @spambox.us temporary email address and their uptime is questionable. If you had thought that I\'d use your email address to spam you, you should have refrained from commenting in the first place or perhaps read my Privacy Policy \/ Terms of Service page, linked in the menubar at the top of the page. I would suggest that the best way to keep updated on comments on my site would be to subscribe to my feed, http:\/\/coreythompson.com\/comments\/feed\/ Thanks for your comment. I hope to see you around again. Please use a real email address next time.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I think that you’ll find that the only reason that the Windows version is cheaper is because of the discount being offered at that time. I’m sure that the Ubuntu machine will be seeing something similar in the near future. I did the same side by side comparison and the Windows unit was a bit cheaper (and full of unnecessary “demo” software and crap), but it was because of the $180 discount being applied at that time. Without the discount, it would have been far more expensive.

You’ll also know that with the preinstalled OS, your hardware will all work out of the box without any special tweaks. I, especially, like this idea of a preinstalled Linux as I am a bit of a distro hopper/tester, and I install Linux/Windows/BSD/BeOS/… on average about 5 times per month and have been since 2001-2002.

I am not responding to your “invitation” to email you when I have commented, as you have provided an @spambox.us temporary email address and their uptime is questionable. If you had thought that I’d use your email address to spam you, you should have refrained from commenting in the first place or perhaps read my Privacy Policy / Terms of Service page, linked in the menubar at the top of the page. I would suggest that the best way to keep updated on comments on my site would be to subscribe to my feed, http://coreythompson.com/comments/feed/ Thanks for your comment. I hope to see you around again. Please use a real email address next time.

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]]> By: jc http://coreythompson.com/2008/02/ubuntu-on-dell-in-canada/#comment-3304 jc Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:21:29 +0000 http://coreythompson.com/2008/02/22/ubuntu-on-dell-in-canada/#comment-3304 I made equal the configurations for an Inspiron 1420 (Windows) and an Inspiron 1420N (Ubuntu). Yet the Ubuntu one is 10 dollars more expensive. Why buy the Ubuntu version, if one can get the same laptop for 10 dollars cheaper and then just install Ubuntu oneself? (CoreyThompson.com owner, please email me when you've responded here) ------------- Here's the copy-and-paste specs of the Inspiron 1420 (Windows) Components Intel® Core� 2 Duo T5450 (2MB cache/1.66GHz/667Mhz FSB), English Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition, English Spring Green Color with Microsatin Finish Anti-glare, widescreen 14.1 inch display (1280 x 800) No Camera 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 Dimm 120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini Card 56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery Integrated High Definition Audio Essentials Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD, English 1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support Trend Micro Internet Security 30-day trial, English Please contact me with more details DataSafe Online Backup 3GB (included with price) Accessories Also Includes Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('3304','jc'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('3304','jc','I made equal the configurations for an Inspiron 1420 (Windows) and an Inspiron 1420N (Ubuntu). Yet the Ubuntu one is 10 dollars more expensive. Why buy the Ubuntu version, if one can get the same laptop for 10 dollars cheaper and then just install Ubuntu oneself?\r\n\r\n\r\n(CoreyThompson.com owner, please email me when you\'ve responded here)\r\n\r\n\r\n-------------\r\nHere\'s the copy-and-paste specs of the Inspiron 1420 (Windows)\r\nComponents\r\nIntel® Core� 2 Duo T5450 (2MB cache\/1.66GHz\/667Mhz FSB), English\r\nGenuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition, English\r\nSpring Green Color with Microsatin Finish\r\nAnti-glare, widescreen 14.1 inch display (1280 x 800)\r\nNo Camera\r\n1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 Dimm\r\n120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive\r\nIntel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3100\r\n8X CD\/DVD Burner (DVD+\/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability\r\nDell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini Card\r\n56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery\r\nIntegrated High Definition Audio\r\nEssentials\r\nMicrosoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD, English\r\n1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support\r\nTrend Micro Internet Security 30-day trial, English\r\nPlease contact me with more details\r\nDataSafe Online Backup 3GB (included with price)\r\nAccessories\r\nAlso Includes\r\nIntegrated 10\/100 Network Card and Modem\r\nAdobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I made equal the configurations for an Inspiron 1420 (Windows) and an Inspiron 1420N (Ubuntu). Yet the Ubuntu one is 10 dollars more expensive. Why buy the Ubuntu version, if one can get the same laptop for 10 dollars cheaper and then just install Ubuntu oneself?

(CoreyThompson.com owner, please email me when you’ve responded here)

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Here’s the copy-and-paste specs of the Inspiron 1420 (Windows)
Components
Intel® Core� 2 Duo T5450 (2MB cache/1.66GHz/667Mhz FSB), English
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition, English
Spring Green Color with Microsatin Finish
Anti-glare, widescreen 14.1 inch display (1280 x 800)
No Camera
1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz, 2 Dimm
120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
Dell Wireless 1395 802.11g Mini Card
56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Integrated High Definition Audio
Essentials
Microsoft Works 8. DOES NOT INCLUDE MS WORD, English
1 Year Return to Depot Service and Technical Support
Trend Micro Internet Security 30-day trial, English
Please contact me with more details
DataSafe Online Backup 3GB (included with price)
Accessories
Also Includes
Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0

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