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	== Preamble ==		== Preamble ==

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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].

Lil cain at 19:37, 22 April 2007

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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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	* Poor battery life (1-3 hours depending on model/usage when new).		* Poor battery life (1-3 hours depending on model/usage when new).
	* Fairly lightweight.		* Fairly lightweight.

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Receive at 03:02, 20 April 2007

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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].

Werdz at 23:46, 21 March 2007

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	* 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 ===		=== Acer Aspire line ===

Werdz at 23:46, 21 March 2007

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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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	* 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.

Calyx: /* Macbook Pros */

2007-03-21T11:52:14Z

Macbook Pros

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	=== Macbook Pros ===		=== Macbook / Macbook Pros ===

	* Expensive
	* 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]

Phil at 11:11, 21 March 2007

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	You could do worse than scour [http://forum.notebookreview.com/ the notebook review forums] (especially the "What Laptop Should I Buy?")		You could do worse than scour [http://forum.notebookreview.com/ the notebook review forums] (especially the "What Laptop Should I Buy?")


	== Build Quality ==		== Build Quality ==

	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 ==

	A trip to the US is a great time to save a few euro purchasing a laptop. Bear in mind you will more than likely purchase a laptop with a US keyboard but it really does not take your brain long to reprogram! (I can quite comfortably switch between UK and US keyboards. Brains are great!). The second thing you need to be aware of is the US power supply, you will need to get a UK power supply for the laptop or a converter to carry around with you when you return.		A trip to the US is a great time to save a few euro purchasing a laptop. Bear in mind you will more than likely purchase a laptop with a US keyboard but it really does not take your brain long to reprogram! (I can quite comfortably switch between UK and US keyboards. Brains are great!). The second thing you need to be aware of is the US power supply, you will need to get a UK power supply for the laptop or a converter to carry around with you when you return.


	== Models ==		== Models ==
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	* Read the [http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=91510 Clevo Guide] on notebookreview.com		* Read the [http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=91510 Clevo Guide] on notebookreview.com
	* Two impressive Sager/Clevo Laptops: [1] Sager NP6630 - 15'4" [2] Sager NP9750 - 17"		* Two impressive Sager/Clevo Laptops: [1] Sager NP6630 - 15'4" [2] Sager NP9750 - 17"


	=== Macbook Pros ===		=== Macbook Pros ===

Phil: added bootcamp link

2007-03-21T11:09:34Z

added bootcamp link

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	* 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 Bootcamp		* Use Windows Vista / XP / Linux via [http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Bootcamp]