whats the best bet for me. I really dont play games anymore. All I would use it for would be for surfing the net, and downloading music at the moment. However, I may need a business laptop in the near future if I start a business. Any suggestions? Ohh yeah, price should be below $1100.

12/7/2007 9:49:28 PM

get a macbook. you can run windows if you need to...but I haven't had to once yet.

I use open office..and parallels for anything I need solely for windows.

12/7/2007 10:22:46 PM

yep, get a macbook (on one right now). i have office if you need it.

12/7/2007 10:51:48 PM

it's the mac attack!!!!!!!!!!1111

oh no gaming? get a mac

12/8/2007 11:06:44 AM

just FYI, macbook only comes in 13" screen size

12/8/2007 11:28:28 AM

Here's another vote for a MacBook. The 13" screen is great for traveling, and the leopard is way more efficient than windows. I don't have parallels yet, but boot camp works great for running windows. I did a lot of comparison shopping before joining the dark side, and you won't find a better quality machine for $1100. Most of the business laptops are more expensive because they are better built, but the mac is higher quality than a PC anyway. Get a macbook and XP Pro, and you'll be good to go. The apple website has student discounts on both laptops and extended warranties, so if you aren't still a student, you might want to make friends with someone who is.

12/9/2007 10:22:18 PM

any laptop can be used for business... software is what really makes a laptop more associated for business use now these days.

12/9/2007 11:16:10 PM

i just bought a thinkpad x61

1.8 intel dual core
2 gig of ram
win xp pro
8 cell extended battery

for $832 shipped

The lenovo/ibm outlet has some pretty sick deals
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/LenovoOutlet/Notebook/Closed%20Box/

12/9/2007 11:34:04 PM

ThinkPad if you want the classic matte black business notebook.

Comes with productivity software installed (i.e. backup solution, wireless networking manager, system migration tool, robust security tools, etc...). Others have differing and VERY STRONG opposing opinions about the ThinkVantage software, but in your case I believe it would come in handy if you don't plan on hiring some IT specialist to work on your computer. Lenovo is well known for their customer support carried down from their IBM heritage.

12/10/2007 9:58:09 AM