If you need a good laptop to program on while in any location, then check out Lenovo
Enhanced ThinkPad W701 with discrete graphics
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They seem to be the best portable work stations available at the moment.
My main required features
- Raid 1, Keeps a duplicate version of all files on a separate built in hard drive. In case of a hard drive failure, you will not lose anything because all the data is stored on the other hard drive.
- The latest Intel Cpu's, memory and Nvidia graphics. E.g. Intel Core i7 (What is the point of buying a laptop with old technology like Intel Dual Cores?)
- A large LED wide screen monitor. The W701ds also has an extra 10.6" slide out screen on the side. This is the best feature I have seen on any laptop that will improve efficiency.
The price is high but if you are using this machine for work then the speed and efficiency of this machine may just be worth it.