General Questions
1) What is your budget?
I dont really have a budget, this is mainly for school and I want to get something that will offer me the longevity I need to get through grad school, call it another 3 years, with something that doesnt suck.
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
13-15
3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
USA
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I own an I pad II, they are great, not adverse to Apple other than the learning curve associated with going from PC to Apple OS
5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
Sure thing
6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
School work, papers, projects [think minimal graphics] music and surfing the internet
7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Yes, this thing will leave the house everyday and be used both outside of the home and inside.
8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Nope, have a desktop PC for that
9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
Need is a relative term since I dont foresee not having the ability to plug it in
10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
No issues
11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows 7
12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Screen resolution would have to be the best I can get since I will be looking at it for so long
13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
Either or, not picky
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Not very
15) When are you buying this laptop?
January
16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
2-3 years
Notebook Components:
17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive?
Absolutely has to have a SSD drive.
18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
Nope
I am currently looking at the Asus Zenbook and the Macbook air, both in 13 inch, with my biggest requirement being the footprint of the machine, IE weight and space in my bookbag, and build quality and longevity. I NEED this too last at least 2-3 years, which for what I need it for seems viable. My biggest drawback to the apple is the lack of accident/replacement warranty available unless I purchase it through eBay etc, and receive a square trade warranty. The warranty is especially important because of my clumsy progeny and the total time this laptop will be spending in transit.
Thanks for looking guys, any help or nods in the right direction would be appreciated!
1) What is your budget?
I dont really have a budget, this is mainly for school and I want to get something that will offer me the longevity I need to get through grad school, call it another 3 years, with something that doesnt suck.
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
13-15
3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator.
USA
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
I own an I pad II, they are great, not adverse to Apple other than the learning curve associated with going from PC to Apple OS
5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed?
Sure thing
6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook?
School work, papers, projects [think minimal graphics] music and surfing the internet
7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both?
Yes, this thing will leave the house everyday and be used both outside of the home and inside.
8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games?
Nope, have a desktop PC for that
9) How many hours of battery life do you need?
Need is a relative term since I dont foresee not having the ability to plug it in
10) Would you prefer to see the notebooks you're considering before purchasing it or buying a notebook on-line without seeing it is OK?
No issues
11) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or Windows 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc.
Windows 7
12) From the choices below, what screen resolution(s) would you prefer? Keep in mind screen size in conjunction with resolution will play a large role in overall viewing comfort level. Screen resolution would have to be the best I can get since I will be looking at it for so long
13) Do you want a Glossy/reflective screen or a Matte/non-glossy screen?
Either or, not picky
14) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you?
Not very
15) When are you buying this laptop?
January
16) How long do you want this laptop to last?
2-3 years
Notebook Components:
17) How much hard drive space do you need; 80GB to 640GB? Do you want a SSD drive?
Absolutely has to have a SSD drive.
18) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive?
Nope
I am currently looking at the Asus Zenbook and the Macbook air, both in 13 inch, with my biggest requirement being the footprint of the machine, IE weight and space in my bookbag, and build quality and longevity. I NEED this too last at least 2-3 years, which for what I need it for seems viable. My biggest drawback to the apple is the lack of accident/replacement warranty available unless I purchase it through eBay etc, and receive a square trade warranty. The warranty is especially important because of my clumsy progeny and the total time this laptop will be spending in transit.
Thanks for looking guys, any help or nods in the right direction would be appreciated!
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