A little while ago, I posted my requirements for a new laptop. I've since been shopping around and knocking out certs like Mike Tyson knocked out opponents in his prime. I no longer -need- the 10,000GB of RAM and Schrodinger brand SSDs, and I have realized that with the added (nominal) weight of a new e-reader, I'll want to scale back.
Plus, I've been using external peripherals for my KV&M so the screen size only matters on the road.
Alas, I am still going to be spending a fair bit of cash.
I'm now looking for:
* 12"-14" screen, 1920x1080.
* Quad Core Proc with hardware virtualization
* 8GB of RAM (more or less non-negotiable)
* SSD, either after-market (figure into price) or built-in
* eSata port (I can deal with an express card expansion)
* DVD Burner. Don't need Blu-Ray but I'll take it.
---- If this is an ultra-thin, I will do without and smile while doing without. I don't mind owning an external writer for the rare occasion I need to write.
* Must be somewhat sexy. What can I say?
* OS does not matter. If I don't like the packaged one, baby gets wiped.
I would prefer to have:
* HDMI
* Shipping direct to APO
* Backlit keyboard
* Built in coffee-maker
I don't need a lot of "value added" software; I own most of what I need.
I've been looking at the Sony Signature Z series and I am tempted to buy it as soon as my CCC processes my last payments. I'm not asking you to do my research for me (heh) but if I am missing something obvious, clue me in? If you know about the ultimate in sexy hardware that meets my specs, I'd love to know about it.
