A good laptop for programming

[soulpancakes]

Hello, i would soon like to major in computer programming and would need a good latop or netbook to do so. I already have a HP desktop and I cannot decide wether a HP, sony, etc. I am not sure which one would help me. It would be great if I would get a recommondation. Also I i would need a laptop/netbook to $400-$600.

Thanks a lot

 

[frozenlead]

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