I quite like the idea of an Ion-based HTPC because it will be nice on the electricity bill and also quiet, while serving up sufficient performance to view 1080p stuff.
My Olympus (mju/stylus) 1030SW goes to 10 meters, takes one helluva beating (I bet it can be used as an assault weapon), and costs 340$. It only does 30fps, though.
Seriously, I bet those kids are well aware that pulling the keys out is a bad idea. A few per school will do so, and the rest will laugh at the kid with no working laptop while taking care to only use it as an assault weapon.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I'm in the market for a new laptop, and I want a 13-incher. I need something with a great keyboard for typing, as this will mostly be used for note taking in class. I am absolutely smitten with the XPS 13, but I'm afraid that with its age Dell is going to give it an update soon. Any advice for someone in my shoes?"
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