Laptop/notebook help

[extensionwire]

hi can you help me choose what laptop is good for me.

im a first year programming student, my budget is around 1300-1400$ and im planning to use this for at least 3-4 years hope this doesnt get outdated right away. i was hoping to play some games and some Fruityloops once in a while. what do you guys think i should buy.

i came up with this links.

Newegg.com - ASUS A8 Series A8JP-4S029M NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo T7200(2.00GHz) 14" Wide XGA+ 1GB DDR2 667 120GB 5400rpm DVD Super Multi ATI Mobility Radeon X1700 - Retail

MSI MS-171772 Notebook Computer, 17" WSXGA+, DVD/RW: R&J Technology

oh yeah, what are the pros and cons of 17" laptops. is 15" a good choice?

thank you in advance

 

[mycompsucks9898]

I dont really like a big 17". A 14.1 is a perfect size. Its portable. A 15" is ok...but 14.1 is my favorite. Those are some good computers but if you could get them to put 2G of RAM that would be awsome

 

[extensionwire]

why choose a 14 inch better than a 17". aint it better when the screen is big?

 

[Raffaz]

Its down to personal preference. Some people use a laptop because its portable and easy to carry round, so smaller is better. Other people use laptops as a desktop replacement to save space, so bigger screen is better.

 

[lhuser]

For me, I don't mind having a 17", but I'm rather looking for a 15.4 or in between.

Since the one on Newegg seems more detailed, I'll pick this one, if I was you.