Re: CAS attack

On 6/24/22 20:06, KenW wrote:
> On Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:23:00 -0400, bad sector
> <forgetski@postit_INVALID_.gov> wrote:
> 
>>
>> Computer Acquisition Syndrom
>>
>> My trusty old Asus g73 has finally given up the ghost, it was a VERY capable laptop but I hated every minute of its 10+ year reign. Now I'm free, looking for what could be described as a DIY'ers choice award candidate:
>>
>> Nothing black 
>> prefer rugged, not essential
>> large black letters on non-wearing light keycaps
>> easy to change keyboard
>> NO backlit nothing
>> NO slim-slim, special-tools, eyecandy
>> dual ssd bays for easy removal
>> 4 usb, 1 card, 1 hdmi, 1 eSata, etc. ports
>> 16+ GB non-soldered RAM
>> i7 or better/equivalent AMD or Apple cpu
>> no nvidia drivers
>> reliable easy to change mini audio jacks
>> 12"-13" screen 1920x1080 or 1920x1200
>> 12+ hour battery
>> Nothing microsoft
>>
>> I'll think of a few others..
> 
> You have very high hopes. Hope you have the cash !
> 
> KenW

The g73 cost me 2000cdn back then, died within a month so I returned it. The same model was no longer available so I made the mistake of upscaling for about 2200. In todays money that should read maybe 3000, any more is a deal-breaker.  

I doubt if Apple make anything like this at all within my budget (I'd install MAC-OS and 5 linux distros on it). Any wisdom out there with experience on Panasonic rugeds?