Ok Ill add your first request for the v18 thread.

1. No preferred brand, though I would like something with good post-sale service.
2. Budget: 2500 is my highest ceiling, but would very much like something 2200 and below.
3. For uni, a little bit of gaming. Nothing heavy like FPS or anything. I usually just play indies a lot anyways (humble bundle ftw). I have a PS3 for the heavy gaming stuff.
4. 13"-14". Would consider a 15", only if its light though.

I also have this current one (Compaq CQ42, i5) that I'm not too sure what to do with. Would it be better to sell it off myself or find a trade in? I know you usually get less in trade ins but i might consider just for the less hassle and if its not that much difference than selling it off by itself.

So, yeah. LOWYAT.net masters, shower me with your wisdom

I think you just found out the reason for me searching for a replacement laptop. This thing heats up quicker than my oven. I can't even run a simple 2D game without this piece of junk rebooting.

Anyway I have been doing a little bit of research myself and it always comes back to the 14Rs. I just need a few more opinions, I guess. Might go for the SE though as they have backlit keyboards on those, which is very nice.

Do you know anything about the 14R that is not on brochures? I mean something like, previous owner's experiences, or like recurring complaints maybe. Something like the overheating issues of the CQ42, but for the Dell's. The stuff you can't find out by asking the sellers la basically. Any info is appreciated

I need a recommendation on ultrabooks.

What is the cheapest ultrabook that I can get that is decent? Is it possible to get one below 2500?

Thanks for any reply.

Ok I'm sorry, I will basically use it a lot for school and eventually work, I guess.

I don't plan to game on it a lot, some odd indie games here and there. I have a PS3 for "proper" gaming.

I just want a light laptop, that will last me forever (ok, not forever, but for a long time) means it needs to be relatively durable.

And I prefer proper Windows software on mine, not one that I need to buy separate, so maybe not freeDOS.

No HPs though, bad experience. Unless there is a really good one out there.

Thanks in advance people!

Normal office task would be right, yeah. I'm currently studying but I'd like to be able to use this laptop for work as well. I think I just want a slim one that I can lug around anywhere and everywhere I go. Gaming not so much, just the odd indies here and there, 2d games mostly. Preferably with something with an i5. I just want it to last me for awhile, durability-wise, and spec-wise.

Any ideas bro?