Some points of interest/opinions about computers:
- SSD's (solid state drives) are becoming more readily available, cheaper, and larger (from a capacity standpoint). These drives are WAY more reliable (think iPod Nano vs. regular iPod), quicker, and consume less power. Hopefully by this summer, they'll be available for only a small markup over regular HDD's. And besides, who needs 300 gb's? The Lenovo X300 already ships with these standard.
- Vista certainly has its problems, but right now, it's the only MS OS that can handle RAM greater than 3 gb's. Something to consider: do you want a crappy OS now, or a quicker-to-obsolete computer later?
- If you're buying Lenovo, make sure you use the eCoupons website for an additional 5% off!
- 1.5 pounds makes a HUGE difference?! Look, unless you're running half-marathons with these things (which is why the hard drives are breaking, see note #1), save yourself the cash, take a couple trips to the weight room, and move on. My work-issued T61 is great, and I travel a ton.
- I'll talk Apple when they decide to pony up additional mouse buttons and ditch the touchpad.
IBM/Lenovo UltraNav (the little red stick + the center scroll mouse button) > anything else.