Lapatop/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student, my budget is around 1300-1400$ and im planning to use this for at least 3-4 years hope this doesnt get outdated right away.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

 

[turtile]

Go with the first one. The second one will go over your budget once you add the components.