<p>I completely agree with paulhomework. That is what I'm gonna do when I get to college. 12'' Alienware + 17 inch flat panel.</p>
<p>Alienware = overpriced junk.</p>
<p>when are people going to learn.</p>
<p>15.4" Averatec.</p>
<p>otto is correct about the alienware.</p>
<p>I just got a 14'' T-42...the size is perfect. I highly recommend the T series because personally I think 12'' would be a bit too small, and since you probably won't carry the laptop around that often anyway, a 14'' one will be a better choice.</p>
<p>Believe it or not for the configuration I'm going for, Dell's 700m is about $100 more than Alienware's (and I'm not going for 2GB RAM)</p>
<p>I have a 12" iBook, and I have absolutely no problem with the screen size. (it's mostly used for programming and my music) I love the fact it's so portable, it only weighs 2.2kg :) Handy when you have other books to carry too.</p>
<p>i have the exact same dilemma. i love the mobility and compactness of the 12" but when it comes to writing papers and reading articles, i think i'd like the 14". i'm leaning towards 12".</p>
<p>The 14" IBM T42 is pretty good in terms of screen size and weight. It's only 4.9 pounds.</p>
<p>Try writing a 10 page paper the night before it's due on a 12'' screen. You'll be sorry.</p>
<p>uc_benz, this is why you also get a 17'' monitor to connect to your laptop</p>
<p>Precisely. :p</p>