I gotta get one for work and while it's more for data entry, I'd like to use it for movies, photoshop and very few games during downtime.

I'd like some recommendations on a 15" OR 17" model. I'll be lugging it around (flying with it), so weight is an issue, but mostly it'll stay in my office or residence.

Also dell has some WLED screens available, are they any good for energy savings compared to the CCFL versions?

How does under $1200 work? I'd like to keep it around $1000 if possible, as I don't know if I'm gonna get reimbursed for this yet (and I ain't made of money).

8/12/2008 12:41:05 AM

Check out the new HP dv-5 or dv-7 notebooks. Sweeeet

8/12/2008 1:29:28 AM

HP dv6700t/dv9700t or HP dv5t

Here are two recent good HP laptop deals:
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=869766
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=884492

Sony Vaio is also worth a look but will cost you a bit more.

Right now I believe the is a $400 off $1200 HP laptop coupon available. Check Slickdeals and FatWallet.

8/12/2008 1:35:39 AM

i guess HP is where it's at. oh well.

i wonder how their international service is.

[Edited on August 12, 2008 at 11:41 PM. Reason : too many options for processors, what do i want?]

8/12/2008 11:39:03 PM

What about Dells? Do they have the same build quality issues?

8/13/2008 7:31:33 AM

Yes. Even the venerable toshiba laptops from years past have had some lemons.

8/13/2008 8:53:04 AM

* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.4 GHz)
* 15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1680 x 1050)
* 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
* 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
* Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
* Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN from 802.11b/g WLAN Bluetooth
* SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
* High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* HP Integrated HDTV Hybrid Tuner

Products subtotal +$1,473.98
*
Rebates -$0.00

Coupons (remove) -$400.00

Order subtotal +$1,073.98

Shipping & Handling +$0.00

Estimated tax +$72.49

Order total $1,146.47

8/13/2008 1:42:06 PM

Macbook Pro
check the Apple refurb store, and can get the 15" down arond $1450 sometimes

8/13/2008 2:16:01 PM

I would but Apple Asia has a HORRIBLE rep for service. I need good service worldwide.

[Edited on August 13, 2008 at 3:01 PM. Reason : I just got that HP above, found a $500 coupon instead of the $400. extra battery!]

8/13/2008 3:00:29 PM