... a huge fan of 13.3" and 14" form factors. Obviously ... . I switched to a 13.3" after law school, and now ... really an engineering marvel: 14", ~3.5 pounds, fully loaded - i7 processor ...
I think super splitters are viewed the same, but someone with a 3.5 from Williams or Princeton is likely to be viewed more favorably than a 3.5 from a state school