>>Hi all, I'm in the market for a new development laptop and would welcome any recommendations, usual requirements must run VS and SS at a reasonable pace , loads of RAM etc etc..., I always end up buying a Dell but am willing to change
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>Lenovo makes quality laptops that last. It's the only brand laptop I buy now.

definately agree with build quality of case. keyboard and nipple mouse
(which is a nice addition on a plane for me). Screen often lower res but good angle visibility.

But technical innards are often half a generation behind other vendors.