  Since more than one of my readers has inquired into my position on gay marriage, I'll post my thought on that in the near future. I want to carefully prepare my thoughts on it though, so until then I'll keep your attention with this survey.
Although my Gateway 2300 has severed me well over the past six years, I have come to the realization that it is time for a new one. Although I had hoped to use it for my entire time at USD, I found out that my laptop has no ability to access a wireless network and the law school is now wireless. All wireless technology requires a minimum of Windows 98 Second Edition, and I only have the first edition.
Although I theoretically could get the update, I'm not sure if my laptop can handle it. In addition, I don't want to spend money on upgrading to 98SE just to make my computer last one more year. The better investment is in a whole new computer. So, what computer should I get? It has to be a portable. The dimensions aren't important, although I don't want it too big. HD capacity isn't important, although I would like a fast processor and better than average RAM.
DVD &amp; CD-RW drives. And I want a long battery life. Finally, it has to be a PC. Macs are the devil, and those who use them have given in to it's promise of quick and easy power. Any thoughts out there? What are the best laptops on the market? 
