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I am looking to buy a new laptop for university next year. Initially I thought about getting an ultra book and a desktop in lieu of my current Dell XPS 15 (L502x), but I think it will work out cheaper getting another desktop replacement. That being said I obviously want something light and portable,...

I am thinking of building a new Media Center/Home Theater PC setup. Its primary function is to be a DVD/Blu-Ray player and a (umm ... legally downloaded) HD movie player/library. WiFi/LAN capability for YouTube etc. would also be nice. With that in mind I came up with this set up: CASE: SILVERSTONE ...

I need a new laptop for next year and have been looking at some online. Which one of these would you choose and does anybody have any other suggestions? My budget is R15000 and I'll need to use it at school for work and gamming (I'm in boarding so a desktop is out) Dell XPS 17: Intel i7-2720QM (2.2G...