Best i7 laptop linux

[natlu2809]

Hi - I need to buy a couple of laptops for business.

Requirements
*i7
*8gb Ram
*1920x1080 (or there abouts)
*DVD
*Bluetooth
*1GB ethernet
*good keyboard
*HDMI
*Good real-life battery time - at least 3h+
*Docking capable if possible
*Linux ready/friendly, will run M$ in a VM.

I'd prefer not to go with Dell, having had overheating problems recently and poor support.

Anyone dare to recommend a model or two ?

 

[nevertell]

A thinkpad. They have solid linux support. I guess you could get away with a 1400 by 900 T420.

 

[_TuxUser_]

Take a look at the zareason (.com) Verix 2.5, it comes with one of the following operating systems:
Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Edubuntu 11.10, Debian 6, Mint 12, Fedora 16 or even without an OS if you so want.
You have also two options which logo to have on the meta keys, Ubuntu logo or Tux logo, so even good bye to the ugly thing you see on other keyboards.

You can look for other options at linuxpreloaded (.com) too, but I have had my own eyes on that Zareason.

 

[natlu2809]

thanks will have a look.

 

[natlu2809]

Thinkpad t420 looks good, and can get with a HD screen. But expensive compared to a Dell XPS 17. Still, if I had the money Id go with the Lenovo I think.