Purchasing New Laptop

[aggie-61]

I have been shopping around for a new Laptop to use primarily for surfing and some simple word processing around home.  This laptop will also be used when travelling.  The computers I am looking at are Dell and HP.

Here are the specs on them.

Intel Pentium Dual Core mobile processor T3400
3GB SoDimm Memory
Multiformat DVD+- RW/CD-RW drive with double layer support
Glossy 15.6 WXGA high Def widescreen display  or
16" high Def TFT-LCD widescreen display

160GB or 320GB Serial ATA hard drive 5400 RPM

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 MHD

8-in-1 digital media reader or
5-in-1 media card reader

3 high speed usb ports 2.0

Built in 802.11b/g wireless LAN

10/100 Base T Mbps Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Microsoft Works
HP DVD play
+ more programs of non significance.

Would these specs be ok for this laptop?  This will be used for some surfing.  I have a desktop for major surfing.

Let me know what you think.

aggie61

[soybean]

Yes, those specs are quite adequate.  For your use, 2GB of memory would also be quite adequate.  You can easily get something for under $600 if you want to keep the cost down.  Since I have a Compaq Presario notebook PC, I'll suggest http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834107024  A $30 rebate offer is in effect now.

Whatever you get, once you get it, do what's advised at http://adrynalyne.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!AB9DE24BE9AF1B9F!303.entry.  It will speed up your computer.

[irvine25]

Yes, adequacy is important this days. If you don't have it, then you won't be able to catch up with the latest when it comes to software specifications that keep evolving.