I'll recommend the same I thing I did for Zuzana
HP - Pavilion Laptop
AMD Turion? 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60
3GB DDR2 memory;
DL DVD±RW/CD-RW drive;
LightScribe labeling;
14.1" widescreen;
250GB hard drive;
built-in Web cam;
Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1
Link to buy
USE Reward Zone code:0813077527
Went to an HP VAR seminar the other day and they are making some great improvements with their machines.
As well, they are tightening up on customer service. If you have any problems with your HP hardware and the place you bought it from gives you even the slightest resistance, they want you to call them direct so THEY can handle it. 1-800-711-2884.
I would recommend getting a 2-3 year warranty on any laptop in any event. Shit happens.