Thanks Craig. Never considered ASUS but I think I will.

>This may help http://www.squaretrade.com/htm/pdf/SquareTrade_laptop_reliability_1109.pdf
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>>I am buying a new laptop. It is mostly for surfing and games (I'll use my work laptop for work). I want a big screen 17" and I don't care about weight since it will mostly be a couch laptop.
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>>I am a big fan of Dell but I have not been shopping for laptops in a long time (since they have been given to me at work) and I am willing to try something new.
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>>Any recomendations on brand, processors and models would be great.
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>>Einar