Posts by Pollisand

I don't like the non-removable battery part but I think about it: how often do you swap out batteries? My laptop is almost always connected to the mains and as it is a 17 I don't travel with it often. It makes much more sense for a...

:this: AppleCare does not cover batteries, however, unless the battery loses it's charge abnormally fast or is bloating/leaking, etc.

Currently you would have to get the DisplayPort to DVI adaptor and then a DVI to HDMI adaptor to do this. I don't foresee Apple offering a DisplayPort to HDMI adaptor anytime soon. But Apple is licencing Mini DisplayPort for free so...

If you want to do any gaming or 3D stuff go with the pro. Otherwise the MacBook is fine.

Amazon most likely will be cheaper as you get a small discount on the price, a 50 dollar rebate, and there's no shipping or tax. Anywhere else will charge you tax at least. And don't forget to get Applecare. Also, if you're near an...

The benchmarks here and here should give a good indicator of performance.

You shouldn't need to. I'm constantly loading and unloading files up to a gig or more in size on my computer and I've never noticed any problems. If you do want to defrag, however, I believe TechTool Pro has a defragger and then...

:shrug: You didn't specify Windows only so I made my suggestion based on what you did specify. A MacBook would satisfy every parameter you laid down. Good luck.

A MacBook, at 13.3 inches, fits every single one of those criteria except for number 4 having a resolution of exactly 1200x800. And every Mac comes with iMovie which can edit HD video out of the box.

Apple has just completely invalidated iMovie by trashing Firewire. I don't know of any DV cams that transfer through USB. Blanco, USB will be fine for a DSLR. Also there are wireless mice and USB hubs you can use.