[ale] And now, on topic - laptop hardware recommendations

[Mike Harrison]

> course, but other than that nothing is sacred but price. It could be
> anywhere between a netbook and a 15". Goal is to spend <$300 for a
> netbook or <$500 for a laptop.
>
> What brands do you trust?

Unlike most people, I've had good results with HP laptops.
I currently have an Asus "Seashell" that my wife
and I fight over.. she is about to get her own (pink or red) one.
I'm seeing these for about $295.

I currently have a very nice Sony 18.4" laptop that
is just frigging incredible, but not cheap..