(Solved) I would like a small laptop to use to log medical data (Weight, Blood Pressure, etc) as I gather it. I need it to be small like 10’. it can be low power because I will probably use it only CLI, no GUI, but I need it to be inexpensive. ARM-based is ok, as long as I can SSH into my desktop machine.

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    2 months ago

    Check prices on eBay… quite reasonable for used/refurbished Dell laptops…

    I’ve had excellent service/performance running linux for 8+ years on several Dell E6500s, 8GB, core 2 duo, 15.6". Price on eBay today $75, $12.72 shipping.

    Also run linux with excellent service/performance on an E6420 with 8GB, 14", E6530 & E6540, both with16GB, 4 core, 15.6".

    An 8GB, 14", E6420 can be bought, including shipping, for less than $50

    Excluding the E6420, all the systems I’m using have DVD R/W drives and backlit keyboards.

    Haven’t had any driver or other problems with any of the systems running linux.