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I'm looking for a new laptop, something built extremely solid that will last, I can go up to £2000 really. Just wanted some ideas, I don't need any links or anything, I can find them myself, just some names of models maybe... Currently, I have a HP nw8000 Mobile Workstation which is built extremely strong.
Things I don't need/want are
- touchscreen
- tablet functionality
- rough-style like the toughbook
- ULV processors
Things I need are
- 17" or 20" screen (this is critical)
- integrated webcam
- decent processor (anything above 2.0GHz Core2Duo)
- decent graphics (although I definately wont be gaming, I still need something with its own dedicated memory etc so it runs irrespective of the system... I had a 6200 Turbocache once and the screen would freeze even in 2D when the computer was under load)
- high quality screen (none of those 6-bit cheap LCDs like in the standard Macbook) resolution isn't so important, so long as it's above 1680x1050 then I'm happy (i.e. no need for any crazy 1920x1200 screens)
- Good battery life (i.e. preferable above 3 hours)
- Relatively portable/light (i.e. like how the 17" Macbook Pro is slim and light for its spec etc)
I don't mind about installed software etc, I'll be sorting that out myself. I know the Macbook Pro is probably one of the best options, but any other ideas? I was looking at the new HP Mobile Workstations too. But I thought maybe some of you guys would also have ideas
Things I don't need/want are
- touchscreen
- tablet functionality
- rough-style like the toughbook
- ULV processors
Things I need are
- 17" or 20" screen (this is critical)
- integrated webcam
- decent processor (anything above 2.0GHz Core2Duo)
- decent graphics (although I definately wont be gaming, I still need something with its own dedicated memory etc so it runs irrespective of the system... I had a 6200 Turbocache once and the screen would freeze even in 2D when the computer was under load)
- high quality screen (none of those 6-bit cheap LCDs like in the standard Macbook) resolution isn't so important, so long as it's above 1680x1050 then I'm happy (i.e. no need for any crazy 1920x1200 screens)
- Good battery life (i.e. preferable above 3 hours)
- Relatively portable/light (i.e. like how the 17" Macbook Pro is slim and light for its spec etc)
I don't mind about installed software etc, I'll be sorting that out myself. I know the Macbook Pro is probably one of the best options, but any other ideas? I was looking at the new HP Mobile Workstations too. But I thought maybe some of you guys would also have ideas
