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Newish laptop with 20" screen

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    Newish laptop with 20" screen

    I'm not having much luck searching for a recently or (preferably) newly released laptop with a 20+" screen.

    Some of the HP Pavilion models have a 17.3" screen; but I'd prefer a larger screen if possible, without having to buy some antiquated 2nd hand model.

    Any ideas? TIA

    P.S. As always, money is no object (up to say £2K)
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    #2
    Thought Dell did one but can't find it on their site, so maybe no longer available.

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      #3
      How often do you drag the laptop about? I have had power user laptops in the past and they are always a P.I.A to wander around with. personally my cash would go on a 17in mac pro. They have a much higher screen resolution than normal laptops so you get the equivalent of a 20 screen estate without too much stress or size.

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        #4
        Well all the searches I did come back with a few models back from 2006/2007 which are probably dire so would say market forces have spoken and they are no more.
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          #5
          Yeah, thats a rare form factor these days, you'd maybe have to look at dedicated gaming laptops such as the Alienware ones but they are £big and if you aren't using it for gaming then you are wasting what one of those is really designed for.

          I'd go a high-end 17" MBP, theres your 2 grand gone.

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            #6
            I actually had a 17" MBP, and it was a PITA to lug around. I'd go for a 'normal' sized laptop - probably 15" and spend the extra wonga on a 27-30" screen at each end of your commute.

            Way more flexible, and in 2 years when the laptop is out of date, you can refresh it without a massive cost overhead again.
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              #7
              Have you considered laser eye surgery?

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                #8
                Originally posted by escapeUK View Post
                Have you considered laser eye surgery?
                Or a shrink-ray. That way he could save cash, buy a 13" MacBook Air and it'd look mahoosive! It's the win-win solution!

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                  #9
                  HP EliteBooks are available with a 17" 1920x1080 screen. Those or the macbook are your best bet. If you just want resolution some 15" can be ordered with a full HD screen e.g. Lenovo T520 & W520
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