>> Yes - if I ever have to recommend a PC laptop, I recommend IBM. A >> while back I spec'd 7 laptops for a small school, all Dell, and >> regretted it. Henceforth, I've only recommended IBM's. >> > > You do know don't you that IBM got out of the PC business? You > can't buy those items anymore? Yes. Lenovo But I'm holding onto the belief that they will keep up the build quality, etc...