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Old 07-23-2009, 07:36 AM   #3
ivar
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ivar is a n00b, but everyone loves n00bs!
What is your barebone of choice and the assembler. It is more important that the specs.

I am very sceptical about "custom built notebooks" in general, especially for noobs. Disappointments and waste of money are very likely.
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