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The Search for an Enduring Laptop

My 15.4″ 2ghz Centrino/1gb/100gb Acer is too heavy to be portable and getting quite loud! Thus, I’m looking into lightweight laptops (under 6lbs) that are more mobile, and something that must last me 3 years. However, this generally means something smaller than 15.4 inches. (With a new lappy, that’ll mean my sister will reap the benefits of my old 2ghz Centrino)

Here are my options so far:

Any other good, viable options?

(As you can see, I don’t know how much I should spend yet–I should be wallet-conscious and get something with the most bang for the bucuk though. But if ever I do spend more, the MacBook Pro would be my choice!)

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  1. blkmage

    The only reason I’d take the Macbook Pro over the Macbook is the video card. That aside, the rest of the upgrades are more preferential. But, I am for a Mac, I’m really happy that I took a chance on Apple, considering I’d never even touched one before I decided to buy one.

    Jul 17, 2007 @ 11:35 pm


  2. Kyle

    I have been on the same quest and without a doubt I would go with a MacBook. Unless you’re doing a lot of music of video editing, the pro probably is more than you need. Most of the applications are still only using 32 bit video card, so that’s not a real issue right now (maybe a couple years down line.) I would suggest upgrading to the faster hard drive. And don’t forget that if you buy before Sept. 15 you get a $200 rebate towards an iPod. (that’s my $.02)

    Jul 18, 2007 @ 1:02 am


  3. Alex S. Leung

    Yeh… I know about the free iPod after rebate deal. My sister would keep the iPod, if I get a MacBook, since I already have a nano.

    Indeed, the MacBook is on the top of my list ;-) Unfortunately, word is that it’s up for a makeover and revamp very soon (for the Christmas shopping season?).

    Jul 18, 2007 @ 4:07 pm


  4. blkmage

    It’s always like that. The computer + iPod deal is to get rid of all the old computers and iPods to make way for the newer ones.

    Jul 18, 2007 @ 4:46 pm


  5. Kyle

    Everything is speculation, since Apple does not release information about product updates. Remember, the MacBooks just had a recent upgrade about a month and a half ago with the Santa Rosa. The question is: will the next upgrade be that major and do you mind waiting? As you know, there will always be something bigger and better down the line. I have a friend who works for Apple and he seems to think that they will be releasing Leopard sometime in the fall. But, you can always pick the software up for a $150 once it’s released. Also, you don’t have to get a Nano…you might want to upgrade to a video iPod for $50.

    Jul 19, 2007 @ 12:23 am


  6. Alex S. Leung

    Thanks for the prodding, guys! You’ve been much help… I’m sold:)

    The iPod will be for my sister, and she’ll likely stay with a nano for use when excercising.

    Anybody running Windows (XP/Vista) through Parallels or BootCamp? I’m hoping to get my hands on Parallels, so that I can run Vista also. Most Bible/study applications are not yet available for Mac.

    Jul 19, 2007 @ 1:02 pm


  7. Stephen

    You’re in a tight spot. IIRC there isnt support for vista in bootcamp until Leopard, which isn’t until..October/November (spec).

    I would actually get the macbook pro at the point. They have the LED displays happening, which Im sure you will enjoy while outside on that awsome-ness campus of yours =)

    Jul 21, 2007 @ 7:33 am

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