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Old 24th Jan 2008, 08:56
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TightSlot
 
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For me. I'd suggest the following:
  • Macbook 13 inch - White
  • 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • 1GB memory
  • 120GB hard drive1
  • Double-layer SuperDrive
Then I'd double the memory to 2GB and add on a copy of iWork '08 bringing the total to £974.00. Spend the rest on an ipod and learn about podcasts and iTunes U.

For me it works because I an take this set up anywhere and it works in any hotel room, airport or anywhere, and usually without my having to get technical to do so. Skype runs like a dream and the iPod allows me to get educated while standing in immigration queues. I also get about 4 hours DVD watching in-flight off a full battery (more if the DVD is dumped onto and played from the Hard Drive).

Don't wait for a new laptop to come out - there is always a newer, faster, better one around the corner. Freeze your requirement, make it last 3 years then start again.

200 people will now explain to you why this is the wrong decision and laptop for you.




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