[computerex]

The experience has dramatically improved since when I first started using Linux with Ubuntu dapper. I have had very good success as well. Having said that, I have run into hibernation, track pad issues with Asus devices. Optimus is also a right pain in the ass.

Your best bet is a Dell laptop with an integrated Intel gpu chip.

[globular-toast]

Can confirm. Linux "just works" now to the extent that it's boring. I remember when I was a teen the struggle of getting things like WiFi to work and the joy when you finally did it. For years now I've been running Gentoo and it works better than most distros did back then!

[guggle]

Oh how I wish it would be boring... but now for me it's just annoying.