HIT Insider: Forumshttp://community.advanceweb.com/forums/48/ShowForum.aspxenCommunityServer 2.1 SP2 (Debug Build: 61120.2)Re: New Business Laptophttp://community.advanceweb.com/forums/thread/26236.aspxThu, 03 Jan 2008 14:40:40 GMT06d5312c-37b9-406e-be84-460d8d21f4fc:26236scott t.0http://community.advanceweb.com/forums/thread/26236.aspxhttp://community.advanceweb.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=48&PostID=26236I'd look for one that's got a "ruggedized" frame. Travel exposes your laptop to potential drops and mishandling. As you know, you have to take it out of the case to go through airport security. Also invest in a good spare battery.New Business Laptophttp://community.advanceweb.com/forums/thread/26234.aspxThu, 03 Jan 2008 14:34:34 GMT06d5312c-37b9-406e-be84-460d8d21f4fc:26234Michelle0http://community.advanceweb.com/forums/thread/26234.aspxhttp://community.advanceweb.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=48&PostID=26234<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE:10pt;FONT-FAMILY:Arial;"></P> <P>I'm thinking of buying a new laptop for business travel. My current laptop is about 4 years old. What should I look for in terms of "must-have" functionality and components? My budget is $1,500 to $2,000.</P></SPAN>