Our classmate died - laptop suggestions?

[Taylor]

I was very concerned about this thread.
Then I realized you were talking about a computer.

[MrRoboSteve]

Taylor and I were thinking the same thing.

Our team bought four used Dell Latitude D830s as our programming machines a couple years ago. They've been great. We are thinking about putting SSDs in them next year.

If I was buying a machine to use as a DS today, I'd be looking at a 3-4 year old used Thinkpad -- for example, a well configured T430. They are very durable and there are tons of parts available.

[ImMoMo]

Originally Posted by Taylor

I was very concerned about this thread.
Then I realized you were talking about a computer.

Yeah, when I looked at the thread, all I could think of was, "Oh my, how awful, this is very depressing.."
Haha, talk about dramatic titles!

[markgryzwa]

Yes. This might be the worst headline ever. I felt awful till I pause and re-read it.