Recent content by phendyr

I've been looking at the spectre 13 ultrabook more and more, and I think I'd pull the trigger on it, but the only thing holding me back is the glossy screen. I've only ever worked on matte screens so I don't really have experience with a glossy screen. Any thoughts?

thanks everyone for their feedback, the T440 looks promising, as does the Lenovo's.... thanks for the suggested research Jaguarskx, interesting to read.

Hey all, first-time laptop buyer here and I could really use some recommendations for a solid laptop. I appreciate your time to read through and respond, so thanks in advance. 1. What is your budget? $1000 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? 15.6" 3. What screen...

Thanks buwish, good words, I know it's always best to have the right tool for the right job, and so I should really follow that same anthem here.... In truth I don't really need the HTPC support right now, but we do need the laptop for her business. I did try a Compaq Presario from Best Buy...

Hello, I'm looking to purchase a laptop for my wife, budget $700+-. She will be using it for general office applications, internet browsing, email, etc. I would like to also have this laptop be an acceptable HTPC, to run movies from netflix.com, hulu etc (do laptops make decent HTPCs...