[onlooker]

I just bought a Sony VAIO EB series laptop.

i5-580M processor (2.66GHz) with Turbo Boost up to 3.33GHz
8GB RAM
500GB 7200RPM
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 GPU (1GB VRAM)
15.5" HD Display
Blu-Ray Burner
Windows 7 Pro

$1310.
I took advantage of upgrade discounts a week or so ago, and free shipping. I should get it Friday or Monday.

[onlooker]

If I was to get a new desktop, I would build my own. Customize that baby.

[onlooker]

it all depends upon what you want to do with it.

I've a friend who only uses her HTC Evo phone now as she: checks facebook, calls buddy, checks news, texts buddy, checks google for latest news on some movie star, calls buddy, takes photo, sends photo on e-mail, texts buddy, plays angry birds, calls BF, argues with BF, etc, etc.

I do a lot on my EVO as well. That is a kick ass smartphone. So I am always connected, home or away. Even at work.

[NEW_WORLD]

sony vaio is a great.

[boscokid]

If you are into $1500-$2500 get a mac. If not get an Asus. Heres what I would get: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...895&CatId=4938 Highlights:

• Thin and light form factor and stylish looks for ultimate movability that’s also a clear statement of chic.
• Powerful tech gets you going not only in style, but with confidence – Intel Core i3-370 processor crunches even the toughest challenges with awesome speed.
• Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 310M graphics with 512GB DDR3 VRAM does justice to the latest games and visuals.
• 4gb DDR3
• 320 GB HD (if you need more get a 1TB external from Western Dig for like $125.00)
• 9 Hours on a charge (This is not a joke, I have last years model and it can do 8 hours straight outa the box, adjusting the settings and you can get 10+ hours of use)
• 13.3" screen is plenty big
• This is light, fast and powerful. Core i3 is a solid processor.

$849 seems pricey