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Originally Posted by GreatWhiteEbola
One of the factors for getting this particular Laptop, was the numerical keypad. If you use numbers in your work, definately get a numerical keypad. |
The only drawback is that it's much larger and less portable. There are always USB numberpads that you can plug in for work which is what I do.
Back on topic for Old Yeller. I would recommend you go with the larger display size if portability is not that a big concern for you. Your eyes will thank you for it.
~$1500 is actually a really huge budget for a notebook these days. Locally, the best you could do is this:
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Product...27212(ME).aspx
Intel i7 Processor (it says 1.60GHz but with Turbo, should be able to clock up to 2.8GHz), GTS 360M GPU, 6GB DDR3 memory.
Basically what you would find on a ~$2500 Macbook for $1589. This may be overkill though as Civilization 5 will not be so demanding.
You mentioned this was a work/home computer. How often will she be bringing it back and forth? Is portability a huge concern? What about battery life?