Which laptop?

[SnowLeopard2008]

I need an extra computer, just something cheap to play around with. It's a Windows laptop. No, don't kill me just yet, I do web design and programming. I need to make sure my code works on both OSes and I feel the need to have two laptops. Here are my options:

1. Used ThinkPad T42 ~ $250-$350
1. New Dell Mini 9 ~ Windows w/ Webcam which is about $450ish.

I'm leaning towards the ThinkPad, but it has an older processor. The Dell is newer and smaller (8.9" screen) and lighter.

 

[iknowyourider]

I think I would get the dell for; newest, nicest, smallest and probably easier to resell (being newer and all). Have Fun.

 

[David G.]

I would get the T42 because of the higher rez. screen and the awesome keyboard.

 

[SnowLeopard2008]

^ yea this was what I was thinking, it is made by IBM and cheaper. any other ideas or thoughts?

 

[kfordham281]

Why not run Windows in Fusion or Parallels? Likely cheaper and easier since you'll have everything on one laptop.

 

[SnowLeopard2008]

^ that is what I'm trying to avoid. I hate putting all my eggs in one basket.