@reconn78 Thanks for the input. I’ve been doing some research and the dell seems to have a nicer build ,better battery, and nicer screen. The hp (based on the few reviews I’ve found) is cheaper and has a better warranty. I’ve interned in an IT department before and always noticed the more of the dell machines came in for repair but all the reviews for the dell are stellar(of these there are many) so I’m not sure.I can’t just make up my mind because this is a pretty expensive machine that supposed to last me 4 years.Sigh. Well again thanks for your two cents. See you at TAMU.