https://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/Looking-for-new-laptop/m-p/281804#M4322 <P>I want to replace my Toshiba laptop which is about 5 years old. The Toshiba has been a good product however I'd like to try another brand....maybe a Sony or Lenovo. A number of years ago in the office I had an IBM laptop (now Lenovo and don't know what they're like now) and loved it better than any Toshiba, HP, or Dell machine (hated this one) they gave me.</P> <P>I'm interested in an ultrabook since I want something more lightweight. I did look at Apple MacBook Air's and just can't justify the price for what you get so I'm not interested in Apple.</P> <P>Ultrabooks don't typically have cd/dvd drives. Is there any downside to this? I can't remember the last time I actually used it on my Tobshia. I typically back up eveything on thumb drives and don't burn any cds. I'm just thinking if I don't get the drive I'll be looking for it one day but I guess there's always an external drive if needed.</P> <P>Any thoughts/recommendations appreciated. Thanks!</P> <P> </P> <P>ETA: My use would be just to access the internet, mail, and need to be able to load MSOffice.</P> Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:45:04 GMT Charming1_1 2013-01-06T17:45:04Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/Looking-for-new-laptop/m-p/281804#M4322 <P>I want to replace my Toshiba laptop which is about 5 years old. The Toshiba has been a good product however I'd like to try another brand....maybe a Sony or Lenovo. A number of years ago in the office I had an IBM laptop (now Lenovo and don't know what they're like now) and loved it better than any Toshiba, HP, or Dell machine (hated this one) they gave me.</P> <P>I'm interested in an ultrabook since I want something more lightweight. I did look at Apple MacBook Air's and just can't justify the price for what you get so I'm not interested in Apple.</P> <P>Ultrabooks don't typically have cd/dvd drives. Is there any downside to this? I can't remember the last time I actually used it on my Tobshia. I typically back up eveything on thumb drives and don't burn any cds. I'm just thinking if I don't get the drive I'll be looking for it one day but I guess there's always an external drive if needed.</P> <P>Any thoughts/recommendations appreciated. Thanks!</P> <P> </P> <P>ETA: My use would be just to access the internet, mail, and need to be able to load MSOffice.</P> Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:45:04 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/Looking-for-new-laptop/m-p/281804#M4322 Charming1_1 2013-01-06T17:45:04Z