go with a Dell Inspiron 9300, CNET Editors' Top Notebooks
Average user rating:
7.9 Very good (from 18 users)
http://reviews.cnet.com/4521-6527_7-...tml?tag=dir.tp
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759...129TX1K0000530
Basic specs for Dell Inspiron 9300
Processor-- Intel Pentium M (1.60 GHz)
RAM installed-- 256 MB DDR SDRAM
Hard drive-- 40 GB Ultra ATA/100
CD / DVD type-- DVD-ROM
Input device-- Keyboard, Touchpad
Weight-- 9.4 lbs
Dimensions (W x D x H)-- 15.5 in x 11.3 in x 1.6 in
Display-- 17 in TFT active matrix
Max resolution-- 1920 x 1200
Video RAM installed-- 256 MB
Audio output-- Sound card
Networking type-- Network adapter
Modem-- 56 Kbps Fax / modem
Battery installed-- 1 Lithium ion
Mfr estimated battery life-- 3.4 hour(s)
OS provided-- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Service & support type-- 1 year warranty
