<p>I am trying to decide between a laptop which is a bit heavier but offers an extended battery life, vs a lighter unit. The deciding factor may be how often i would be carrying it around to classes or the library vs. straight dorm room use. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?</p>
<p>I have a “thin and light” IBM thinkpad, but I just invested about $160 in a big ol’ battery for it. Definitely going to be worth it. Might not be so thin and light any more, but hey, its like a difference of what, 1.742 pounds? I can deal.</p>