John:
Don't get DVD just yet - wait til next year til the dust has settled and there is a common std. Also, you will get a read-and-write DVD eventually.
DVD now is a waste of time - it's slow, and how many DVD movies are you going to watch on your laptop???
Also, a note of caution regarding the 14.1" screen - while it's great, bis, shiny, and all, technically it's a bit of a hazardous issue, coz the LCD isn't getting lighter while it grows in size. That Mg frame needed to support it makes it very sensitive to cracking under pressure, literally.
I think, though, your choice of the IBM is a good one. The ThinkPads are great - robust, well-designed, solid workhorses. There aren't many products out there that can compare!
K. |
