Notebook Help

Notebook Help
Hello, ive been recently looking into laptops because iam thinking of getting one for university.

Notebook computer industry faces parts shortages (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Hot demand and a massive battery recall are causing shortages of key components for the notebook computer industry, analysts and companies say.

School Time Chalking Up Laptop Sales (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - The back-to-school shopping season typically gives a nice boost to PC sales, especially notebooks. Retailers, though, also focus nowadays on selling a bunch of electronics and accessories.

Laptop for college - build it?
My main rig and server will be used for most of my demanding work and scientific endeavors, so this can be a cheapy.

Laptop Industry Faces Parts Shortages (PC World)
PC World - Hot demand and a massive battery recall are causing shortages of key components for the notebook computer industry, analysts and companies say.