I've done a lot of research on this too. Having used a 17inch dell inspiron 9300 for 2 years now, i have to say, size and weight isn't an issue if you are using it as a desktop replacement and provided you don' use it on the go, the thing is like a brick. I would go with the asus G1s, since you are getting the same specs…
Yeah I did notice that if I tried to configure for 4 gb it was over 1k extra for the other 2 gigs with the HP, compared to 750 at apple. I just tried to keep the comparisons fairly even by keeping the specs similar and sticking with the manufacturer sites, as that is where I would be likely to order from. Company locations…
Yeah Daz I forgot to mention that about the Toshibas. That was probably the number 1 complaint on people bringing their laptops into best buy to get fixed. The power cord and the plug in back as well. Some of the customers were lucky and I was able to solder / fix the port in the back but others it had to be sent out. I…
i don't recommend going with dell, they're somewhat poor quality, my wife has one and she's had hers replaced a few times till she got one that actually worked and had all the specs she actually ordered. She has one of those 15" inspirions and it feels really cheap and clunky. i guess i'll recommend asus... i have one. the…
[ QUOTE ] Again for you guys - first time for me. I'm looking at getting a new PC and going for a laptop rather than upgrading my desktop machine. I checked out the threads here, and found some valuable advice, and I'd love to hear what good/bad experiences anyone has had with new laptops. As far as price and spec goes,…