Buying a new laptop, any suggestions?
kalvin: A brand new, sealed, warrantied Macbook Pro (the previous version) can be had on eBay for $1200 shipped if you're willing to do the following and use both ebay and paypal:a) sign up for a Live.com cashback account, do a search for "wii" or whatever the term is today (google for live.com cashback) on Live.com, and click through the eBay referral link offering 25% off, max $200 (it fluctuates, but has been 25 or 30 for most of the last few months)b) find a new macbook pro (early 2008) offered by a reputable reseller (100+ feedback, 99%+) selling for $1400 or less with the Buy It Now option (required for live.com CB) and pay via Paypal. Make sure the 25% CB banner appears at the top of the ebay page.I did this a few weeks ago for $1220, and I didn't spend any time at all waiting for lower-priced auction-- just bought one on the results page. I'd guess you could find one for $1100 ($1300) at this point, or at least $1150.