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Specific Laptop help

AridholAridhol Daddliest CatchRegistered User regular
edited April 2011 in Moe's Stupid Technology Tavern
I'm looking to replace my older macbook 13" (core 2 duo 2.4ghz 2gb ram, 250GB) but I am having a hard time finding laptops with everything I'd like.


Wants:
LONG battery life (even if I have to upgrade the battery)
Good multi-tasking processor (i5?)
Expansion to 8GB ram
Side venting
13" to 15" screen
Dedicated video (would be nice, not necessary)
Durable
Ports: HDMI out, 2+ USB


I don't have any particular brand loyalty and let's pretend no budget.


Edit: I almost forgot to say what I'd be using it for.

Office Work - Multiple docs, spreadsheets etc..
Video playback
Light gaming (WOW, HOMM)
Programming

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  • floobiefloobie Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    Well, 13 and 15 inch Macbook Pros spring to mind. The only thing both of them lack is side venting. The 15" has dedicated graphics. Otherwise, they'll do everything you ask. You'll need a displayport to HDMI adapter, but it will output to HDMI.

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  • DjeetDjeet Registered User regular
    edited April 2011
    The Sony Z and Samsung 9 look nice. They are more on the high-end subnote side of the spectrum. I think the Z may be due for an update to the 2nd gen i processors.

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