If you're going to spend that amount on a laptop keep in mind:
1.) It will either be used or very poorly built (see: low end acers, or other cheap brands)
2.) If it's used, you may run into other problems (battery might need to be replaced, worn out hinges, overheating because of clogged vents, etc..) plus a used laptop probably won't be as fast as others you can buy today...
I pretty Much agree, you simply get what you pay for.
Oh and try and find a IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad...those things could survive a nuclear blast :biggrin:
My friend has one and they are so awsome build wise. Infact his dad is kinda a high profile computer till repair dude. anyway, He has loads of these things kicking around his house. also, Trackpoints or nipples are far better than touchpads by miles. Shame not all laptops have one
I am intrested in getting a nice 12" ultraportable machine. But it Aint going to be easy. I regret sellign my Portege 3110CT. It was good enough to browse the web, play videos (with assited Fan!) and browse web. And It was tiny! Shame they cost £1000s Brand new. Might get one when I leave for university. Or get a second hand one when i start, but buy a decent battery for it.
Also, do you have any good cures for declogging dust? I got a laptop that is over a year old and could do with it. Seems to be blowing the fan more often than usual. It might help increase battery life too. But then again, run time reduced to 4.5 Hours from 5 over a year isn't bad is it? I'm sure I can live without the internet for 30 mins extra during a power cut.