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== Preamble == | == Preamble == | ||
First of all, everyone buying a laptop needs to [http://www.powernotebooks.com/articles/index.php?action=fullnews&id=17 read this article on laptop branding]. | First of all, everyone buying a laptop needs to [http://www.powernotebooks.com/articles/index.php?action=fullnews&id=17 read this article on laptop branding]. | ||
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One of the intangible attributes of a laptop is it's build quality. Products like LG, Asus, Sager etc. have good reputations for the build quality of their laptops and are priced appropiately. | One of the intangible attributes of a laptop is it's build quality. Products like LG, Asus, Sager etc. have good reputations for the build quality of their laptops and are priced appropiately. | ||
== Purchasing abroad == | == Purchasing abroad == | ||
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=== Macbook Pros === | === Macbook / Macbook Pros === | ||
* You're paying a premium as it's a Mac | * You're paying a premium as it's a Mac | ||
* Wait for OSX 10.5 to release before buying as upgrades not free (as of 21/Mar/2007). Check [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X_v10.5 Wikipedia]. Expected to be released shortly. | * Wait for OSX 10.5 to release before buying as upgrades not free (as of 21/Mar/2007). Check [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X_v10.5 Wikipedia]. Expected to be released shortly. | ||
* Stylish | * Stylish | ||
* Use Windows Vista / XP / Linux via [http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Bootcamp] | * Use Windows Vista / XP / Linux via [http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Bootcamp] | ||
=== Acer Aspire line === | |||
* Relatively low-cost. | |||
* Built like tanks, i.e. physically resiliant. | |||
* Poor battery life (1-3 hours depending on model/usage when new). | |||
* Fairly lightweight. | |||
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