[wellylug] Linux-only laptops?

[Donald Rogers]

Saluton,

In January 2009 I had a go at finding a suitable laptop to buy for which 
I did not have to pay the Microsoft extortion. The only supplier who had 
any laptops (other than netbooks) then was Connect NZ and they were in a 
highish price range. I put the idea aside hoping that with developments 
with Android etc the situation might improve. It has not, so far.

The Nicegear site at http://nicegear.co.nz/laptops/ still says 
"Unfortunately none of our suppliers are currently able to supply us 
with Laptops without Windows pre-installed. We're trying to find new 
suppliers which do but it's pretty hard work."

There are a few USA sites that say they can ship to NZ, but how is one 
to know what a particular model is like without seeing and touching it? e.g.
zareason.com sells Verix 1656 (whatever that is) and others

Has anyone managed to find a way?

Donald Rogers