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Is 768MB RAM good for a 15" Apple Powerbook (1.33ghz). Mainly I'll be using the computer for email, web browsing, ms office, and photo editing.

Are you saying that the IBM Thinking 15" screen will have glaring and ghosting? Or is this only found on the Sony screen?

I'll be getting a 15" display. Do you think SXGA+ should be good for that size screen? It's a difficult decision because I am not able to take a look at a Thinkpad at a store before purchasing. Do you know what brand/model the SXGA+ on the 15" display of the Thinkpad would be comparable to?

Did you notice this ghosting on your Thinkpad? I might be getting a Thinkpad R series. How do you like the display? Would you recommend SXGA+ resolution (1400x1050)?

I'm going to be getting a new laptop and would like to install some good anti-virus software and firewall software. What are the best most unobtrusive programs out there? I remember some years ago that I was running Norton Systemworks, and that really took over my pc. I was running Panda...

Do DVD movies look better on a widescreen laptop with WSGA vs. SXGA+? If so, why? Would they still look ok on SXGA+? Would things be cut off?

This laptop will be my main pc. The more I think about it, the more it makes sense to just get the dvd-rom on the laptop and purchase an external dvd-burner. Do you know if a dvd burner has to be both "+" and "-" in order to copy a movie with DVD X copy. If a burner only burns "+"R do you know...

What models of laptops have the best screens? I liked the look of the HPs. On Dell's website they say the Inspiron 8600 is widescreen. Is this a true widescreen? Also, on a side note, does the Mac Powerbook 15" have a widescreen?

If games get distorted, do programs, such as MS Word, Internet Explorer, etc. get "stretched" as well?How much juice will the widescreen suck?

I think I'm in need of some serious assistance with a laptop purchase. I thought I had things narrowed down to an "R" series Thinkpad, but I just went to a local electronics store and saw the widescreen displays of the HP notebooks. Does anyone have experience with them? Are they reliable? It...

I see...thanks everyone for your feedback.

Why would someone want the PIO setting then? Does DMA take up more battery life or take away processor power from other system processes?

I'm not familiar with these settings. What do they do exactly?

I suppose I'll start by saying that I'm first deciding between a "T" series and an "R" series. I'm leaning towards the "R". I don't need it to be "super-portable". Besides size, what are the main advantages of the "T" over the "R"? Does the T have a firewire port? If I do go with the R, would...

Seems like there are a few options for a video card for a new Thinkpad "R" series. Is anyone familiar with Intel Extreme Graphics 2 or a 32MB ATI Mobility RADEON 7500? Seems as though the latter is more powerful. Is it significantly better? Also, would it use more battery power?