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post #21 of 30
6/22/06 at 11:43pm
I have a problems carrying my 15.4 incher. I think your unique being willing to carry around a 17 incher.
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post #22 of 30
6/23/06 at 2:50am
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Interesting. I wouldn't have been paying for the bigger screen, however, but the FAR better graphics and higher resolution screen.
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post #23 of 30
6/23/06 at 4:28am
take into consideration you are also carrying other items usually, the 17 inch giant, all the padded protection around your notebook, probably a larger bag altogether to fit all of this in. and that adds up to more than just a little extra weight.
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post #24 of 30
6/23/06 at 4:58am
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Originally Posted by efree58
I have a problems carrying my 15.4 incher. I think your unique being willing to carry around a 17 incher.

He's not unique. I can do it and I've seen many others who also can.
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post #25 of 30
6/23/06 at 5:00am
Also: I put my laptop in regular bag (the kind it comes shipped in) to avoid being rained on in case of a wet day. I put that in my regular bag, and nine months now, I've not had a single scratch on the computer's surface. There really is NO real need for having a laptop sleeve if you are already carrying the thing in a bag.
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post #26 of 30
8/1/06 at 4:35am
I'm not in college anymore, but I think the 17 inch would be too big. I take my e1705 with me everywhere, I dont find it too big. But for school, I would stick with the 15 inch or smaller.
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post #27 of 30
8/1/06 at 10:37pm
Personally I dont think 17" is too big for college use...but its all up to your personale preference and need. In my case the laptop I am about to buy is going to be primarily a desktop replacement/media center. Ill use it to take to the library and be able to travel with it. I dont need ulta portablility.

If you need it to be ultra portable, go with something smaller. If not and you want a large screen go with the 17"

you just need to figure out your personal needs for it
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post #28 of 30
8/1/06 at 11:22pm
yes 2 big thats why im selling my E1705
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post #29 of 30
8/1/06 at 11:47pm
I would get a nice, gigantic, humongus laptop with premo-everything to have, and then a small crappy clunker from eBay for 150 bucks to tote around to classes. Network them, and pop necessary data & notes from the beater on the nicer one to compose your work.
You get the best of both worlds; a portable notebook that you don't need to worry about the abuse it will take from taking it from place to place, and a nice system that you can also use for entertainment.
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post #30 of 30
8/2/06 at 9:03pm
i have an m680xl right now... i had this same question.... but i havnt started college yet... and im gonna give it a shot... see whats its like... if it realy is a problem... im getting a 14... but i cant stand the resolution on it... im used to having 1600 x1050


also.... i dont know what notebook bag to use.... i have a kensington contour... but its REALY big... i bought it for international travel...and there is no way im taking it to class everyday... i want a slimmer bag for 17inches... and quite possible stylish?... other than that i shouldnt have a problem with this laptop.. im a 6'2 190lbs guy.
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