<p>Thinkpad X201. Student discount/shareholder discount + Lenovo’s ever-frequent seasonal discounts make it cheaper than a MacBook. Better processor, better stock RAM, significantly better build quality (ThinkPad’s trademark, along with nice keyboards), blah blah. 11 hr advertised battery life if that tickles your fancy.</p>
<p>PS. Advertised battery life is usually far from real-world usage.
PPS. I didn’t realize you don’t even own a Macbook when you were singing praises in other threads
PPPS. No one gives a **** about battery life. You’re always within 20ft. of an electrical outlet. In that regard, the ThinkPad has a smaller AC adapter than the MacBook.</p>