http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/ Engadget Comments for Engadget's back to school guide: Netbooks and laptops http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/]]>Aug 2nd 2010 2:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 3:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
Alienware m15x is much better spec-wise than the Macbook Pro 15 for the money. That is fact.]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
And I've always wanted that HP tm2...]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
It's completely irrelevant that Macs and Windows-based machines both have pros and cons, and that this "argument" comes down to personal preference. That's completely irrelevant. We need to hate each other because our opinions differ! That hate makes the world turn.

Don't you just love the internet?]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
The Macbook isn't the best choice at its price range unless you take into account the iPod Touch, at which point it becomes a really nice option.]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
Why not the EEE PC 1215n?]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
Shut up you fanboy. Go back to drinking that Apple kool-aid.




This completes the typical engadget comments conversation.]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
The m15x hasn't suffered from the issues that the m17x has. Macbook's failure rates are no more or less than any other laptops. What do you do to your computer that you require metal over plastic? I mean, it's personal preference, I get that, but just out of curiosity.]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
Should have picked a 15'' MBP, got the 17 and I'm feeling maybe it's too big... ]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
*sigh* That's fanboys v. fanboys. There are many nuanced conversations on here involving specs, hardware, screens, etc. But yes, anyone who says that the iPad is an equivalent to a full function computer (for normal use, not for browsing and media consumption) is deluded. Plus, you already get a free iPod Touch with your Macbook, why would you want a bigger one?]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
You know, I had not realized until I looked up the specs recently, but the Macbook Pros only have a dual core i7, not quad core. I could have sworn that they had a quad core, due to the overheating issues the 17 inchers had.]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
I dont know why, but it feels nice to have your laptop on that list. ]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 3:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/If you want Mac get a refurb. They are in perfect condition and come with new battery, power supply ec.. Makes it a much better deal.

I got a macbook (2.26 core 2 duo) for $760. Was a little concerned about it having a core 2 duo instead of an i3, but its super fast. Cold boot in 18sec. ]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
You do realize that Alienware laptops are made with magnesium and are built like tanks. In fact my 15" Alienware weights more than most 17" laptops. ]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
How in the heck is OSX ugly? I know everyone has an opinion, but thats a first. OSX is one the most innovative os's out there and most of the features in windows 7 are inspired from OSX. The only issue with a mac in my eyes is the price of the hardware, Not the software. Thats the whole reason people pay the extra money for macs.

to each his own way I guess.]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 3:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
Lol, good point:P]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 4:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 4:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Why don't I have the option to uprank editors?]]>Aug 2nd 2010 4:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Apple and Windows both suck!
Go Trapper Keeper!
With pencil and paper kept safely inside how can you go wrong?
Use the money you save to buy beer or whatever tickles your fancy!
Wooooo!]]>Aug 2nd 2010 4:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/i cannot stress how awesome my HP TouchSmart tm2 is, even though it the first gen with only the Core 2 Duo. I recommend this laptop to everyone I talk to. I take EVERY SINGLE NOTE on it (i got to college full time, Computer Science major) and even use it during meetings at my software dev. internship]]>Aug 2nd 2010 5:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 5:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 6:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 7:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
You're nitpicking, sir.

]]>Aug 2nd 2010 7:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 8:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
i like what you've been saying.. until you said 66% of the suggested laptops are macs.

there are 9 portable computers here, of which 2 are macs. if you're being pedantic, then there are 6 suggested 'laptops', of which 2 are macs.. my maths makes that 11% or 33%..]]>Aug 2nd 2010 8:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/22% or 33%.. my bad]]>Aug 2nd 2010 9:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
Oh Toyota have a huge amount of the marketshare, that must mean they make the best cars right ?

Right ?]]>Aug 3rd 2010 12:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
What exactly is so "innovative" about a Unix kernel with a flashy GUI that rips Linux off?

Is it magical?]]>Aug 3rd 2010 1:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
C2D SU9600 + 4GBDDR3
ATi 5450 (switchable) + 500GB
13.3" (or +) LED screen + DVD
Alumin case + multi-touchpad
~6h (ave use, or 8+hrs advertised) on 6-cell/66W battery
HDMI + Bluetooth + Wifi + etc

Priced between $1,000 and $1,999.00
It is a "No moneys object PC" with the best features at the best battery life.]]>Aug 3rd 2010 4:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
Oh forgot to mention it is same/slightly slimmer than a Macbook at ]]>Aug 3rd 2010 4:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Yeah I was really surprised that there weren't any ULV laptops with switchable graphics on the list. I'd buy the Asus UL80VT (SU7300 1,7ghz; 4GB ddr3; g210m/gmh 4500) or the ASUS U30JC with core i3 and optimus.]]>Aug 3rd 2010 6:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 10th 2010 9:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 18th 2010 5:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
If these are being organized by price, why is the hp envy 14 same price as the macbook, when the envy is in "money is no object", and the macbook is in "mid-range"?]]>Aug 18th 2010 1:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
Kidding, college is awesome.]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/
... and damn you, Engadget, for reminding me I'm not in college anymore :( ]]>Aug 2nd 2010 4:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/also mac sucks]]>Aug 2nd 2010 3:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 3:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-netbooks-and-laptops/Aug 2nd 2010 3:02PM