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A client/friend has asked me to help choose a laptop. It will be used for internet, home office and travel (not much gaming). The budget is ~$1200 and don't want to get too big, probably 15 - 15.4" screen.

I have read a lot of plugs for the Dell 6000 and have also looked at the Asus z63a and z93e as well as a few offerings from toshiba. Sticking with pentium m for battery life.

I have a Dell inspiron 1100 and am not real impressed, too much plastic, heavy, etc. I've also had experience with an Asus Z9 and it seemed to outshine the dell in all categories.
I suspect the dell 6000 is a far better than my old 1100 but I still hold some uncertainty. Not really much experience with Toshibas.

Any suggestions, points for comparison (besides Dell CS and warranties please), etc?

Thanks.