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Deep, I think I got something for you...

Core 2 Duo T5800 @ 2 GHz
Vista Home Premium
4 GB DDR2 Memory
320 GB HDD
Blu-Ray/DL DVD±RW
16" WXGA Monitor w/HDMI port
Webcam

About 1K...

I can spec out some other ones, but if it were me, I think I'd get this one..!

This one is probably a steal for the price...$899

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834220390

ASUS N80 Series N80Vn-A1

Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 2.0GHz (800FSB)
14.1" WXGA+
4GB DDR2
320GB SATA HDD
DVD Super Multi
NVIDIA GeForce 9650M GT (1GB video memory)
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 ABGN

It has a smaller screen but I prefer those for mobility. I don't like laptops that are large. If you need bigger you can always get a 22-inch LCD for around $250 and attach it to your video out on the laptop.

Thanks guys. Im going to start looking around now. My current laptop is about to crap out on me. So from tomorrow onwards im going to see who can build me the cheapest laptop with the best spec's. Going to finish my play now though. Going to post it on tomorrow.

what do you guys reckon about these specs for $950 nz .. it is used though

Spec

*Intel Core 2 Dual 2.0Ghz * 2

*2*2G Dual Channel DDR2 Ram

*Huge 320G Sata harddrive

*15.4" WXGA High Definition BrightView Widescreen

*NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS with 256MB dedicated graphics

*Come with Multi-Media Remote controller

*1.3MP Webcam with Integrated Microphone

*Altec Lansing speakers

*Lightscribe Super Multi 8X DVD RW with Double Layer Support

*Wireless 3945ABG 802.11 a/b/g

*Bluetooth

*Conexant High Definition Audio

*window VISTA HOME 32bit with COA

*Build in one touch system recovery and recovery partition in Hard Drive

I likey,Deep. except the Vista part. hardware wise its good for that price. btw have u considered going the netbook route? I'm like in a serious relationship with my Asus eee & we've only been together just over a month.

Seems a little steep for the used, I'm not sure how much that one was that I quoted you, but I don't think it was that much...How long is the warranty for..?

Nice discussion and recommendations.... I know I am biased because of my employer, so I'll withhold any of my own opinions or recommendations.... but seriously... dude you could be getting a..... oh, never mind....

Here's one I've been looking at (if the IRS ever gets off their ass and gets my refund in my account). It's at TigerDirect.com. I've dealt with them before and love their service.

HP Pavilion dv4-1220us Notebook PC - AMD Turion X2 RM-72 2.1GHz, 4GB DDR2, 250GB HDD, DVDRW, 14.1" WXGA, Vista Home Premium 64, Bronze

Price: $789.99
Less Rebate: - $50.00
Final Price: $739.99

Display Type: WXGA High-Definition Widescreen with BrightView Technology

Screen Size: 14.1"
Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 800
Memory Type: DDR2
Memory Size: 4GB
Memory Speed: N/A
Memory Slots (Total): 2
Memory Slots (Filled): 2
Memory Slots (Available): 0
Maximum Memory Supported: 8GB
Capacity: 250GB
Hard Drives Included: 1x 250GB
Drive Types: Hard Drive
Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM
Lifestyle: Entertainment
Condition: New
Operating Systems: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Startup Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (64-bit)
Platform: Notebook PC
Expansion Ports: 1 - Express Card Slot/54 or 34
Processor Brand: AMD
Processor Class: Turion X2
Processor Type: Dual-Core
Processor Speed: 2.10GHz
Processor Number: RM-72
Processor FSB: Up to 4000 MT/s
Processor Cache: 1MB L2 Cache
Graphics Description: Dedicated Graphics
GPU/VPU: ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3200
Video Memory: Up to 1918MB total graphics memory
Video Interface: HDMI, VGA
Optical Drive Type: SuperMulti DVD±RW Dual Layer LightScribe
Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader
Capacity: 5-in-1
Media Types: Memory Stick
xD-Picture Card
Memory Stick PRO
Multi Media Card
Secure Digital card
Audio Description: Integrated Audio
Audio Chipset: SRS Premium Sound
Audio Input: 1- Microphone input port
Audio Output: 2 - Headphone output ports
Integrated Microphone: Yes
USB Ports: 1 - eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo 2
FireWire Ports: N/A
Fast Infrared Ports (FIR): 1 - Consumer IR
LAN Ports: 1
Modem Ports: 1
Audio Out Jacks: 2
Microphone Jacks: 1
VGA Ports: 1
S-Video Connectors: N/A
HDMI Ports: 1
Port Replicator/Connector: 1 Notebook Expansion Port 3
Communications Description: Integrated LAN
Integrated Modem
Integrated Wireless LAN
Interface Type: RJ-11 Phone Connector
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Networking
Data Transfer Rate: 56Kbps Modem
Up to 300 Mbps, 10/100Mbps Network
Protocols: V.92
802.11b
802.11a
802.11g
802.11Draft-N
Width: 13.15"
Height: 1.34" - 1.57"
Depth: 9.45"
Weight: 5.10 lbs
Mouse Type: TouchPad™ Pointing Device
Buttons: On/Off
Scrolling Capability: dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down pad
Keyboard Type: 101-key compatible & 1 Quick Launch Button
Battery Type: 6-Cell Lithium-ion
Color: Bronze
Integrated Webcam: Yes

Why settle for less... than an X P S..... LOL

If you're not a hardcore user, I suggest you really take a look at the netbook Deep, it may be just the thing for you...And Jig has one, so you should be able to pick his dome for ideas about what you'll be doing and if you'll need more than it offers...