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Looking to buy a new laptop

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Cristatus

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I'm going to be starting my new job soon, and will be traveling quite a bit because of the job, so I want something light, but I also want something capable. I currently have a 15.4" widescreen laptop, but it's getting pretty old (got it when I began my university, around 4 years ago).

So, basically, I'm will to spend around 2,000 USD, which is approximately 15,000 HKD.

I'm not sure what I want from the specs, but I definitely want to be able to run a Linux distribution without too many issues, and I want a nice high-res screen. Also, I want it to include a remote control unit for media playback, and bluetooth module so that I may be able to use it.

So far, I've seen the Dell Studios, but they don't have something in a package that's smaller than 15", but it does look like a good package.

I am not sure what else to consider, but as soon as some suggestions do come up, I will point out what is missing.

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How about the new HP dv4, its a 14.1". I recently purchased a HP dv5 with a 1680x1050 screen and it is a really nice screen. The build quality is also better than the dell studio series.
 
So, let me just confirm that you haven't messed up the numbering: you're suggesting that I go for a HP dv4, not a dv5? There's also a dv6 model, that's why I'm asking.

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if ur still in the US, buy in the US. laptops in asia are a lot more expensive for the same spec.
 
If you are in China, you might get a much better deal on a Chinese notebook, i.e., Lenovo.
 
Originally posted by: corkyg
If you are in China, you might get a much better deal on a Chinese notebook, i.e., Lenovo.
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also lenovos usually work well with linux. fingerprint scanner support exists, but the implementation is iffy in some cases. ATI graphics drivers are good enough (i havnt had a problem with mine, anyway) and everything else should be simple with a good distro, i use ubuntu.
 
I'm not in the US anyways, I'm usually posting from somewhere in Europe.

What's a good Lenovo notebook that meets the above criteria? I really liked the dv4, but there was a dv5t, and a dv5z IIRC, and I'm not quite sure of the differences between the two. The nomenclature for the models is so damn confusing.

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Originally posted by: Cristatus
I'm not in the US anyways, I'm usually posting from somewhere in Europe.

What's a good Lenovo notebook that meets the above criteria? I really liked the dv4, but there was a dv5t, and a dv5z IIRC, and I'm not quite sure of the differences between the two. The nomenclature for the models is so damn confusing.

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thinkpads.

the T and X series are the lightest, and im pretty sure the T400 will have more powerful options, the X series is lighter, pricier, and wont be as powerful for the money

i have a T60 and love the damn thing (this is after owning a T40 as well)
 
The ThinkPads that I want seem to be really expensive compared to the HPs. Especially with the higher resolution screen that I'm looking for.

I think I may be sticking to the 15" form factor since that's the keyboard that I'm used. I've tried using a 13" (widescreen, IIRC) laptop, and the keyboard on it wasn't that great.
 
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