Before the anti-Apple sentiments start up, I have one question:

For $1,500, is there a better performing laptop that is as durable as the MacBook, w/3 year service? I can get the education discount from Apple.

I am open to other ideas, but as far as I am concerned, this is the best deal out there. I have a Gateway now which was an absolute POS. Hell, the first one fell apart and was replaced and the second one has followed suit rather nicely. I just want something that is built relatively well and will perform.

 

probably. maybe a dell.

 

They are just as bad as Gateway

 

Oh there we go. You don't want to hear the apple is for fegs line but you'll dole it right out for others.

Good luck.

 

runs for cover.


Dell computers are great. Dhel service isn't bad either.

 

I love my Dell e1705

 

Just experience with their consumer line. Am I wrong?

 

Dell is decent. Gateway has always been shit. Acer is good, toshiba is decent, compaqs and hps are good.

 

Dell's Inspiron 1505 line is quite nice. For about $700, you're loaded with a 120gb HDD, internal wi-fi, XP (w. Vista upgrade), 1gb RAM, DVD-R, 15.4 widescreen, and a dual core chip.

 

dude, compaqs are tuuuuurds.