AlexRT

Hi everyone. I will be in college next year, and I need a laptop for desk space reasons. I was wondering if anyone has some suggestions for a reliable, state-of-the-art laptop that is light enough for me to be able to carry around with me.

Having foolishly downloaded Limewire on my current computer at home, I have unfortunately grown accustomed to frequent problems/freeze-ups. As such, though I do not plan on installing Limewire on my new laptop, I would like for it to have enough memory (I think memory is the right word here) to last.

I really do not require much, other than the Microsoft package (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) as I will most likely use the laptop to takes notes in my classes, iTunes, AOL Instant Messenger, a Poker program, and some spyware/antivirus/firewall programs. I'm not much of a gamer, so I won't need anything of that sort.

Price is not really an issue, as I have made enough money this summer to afford whichever laptop I may choose.

As of right now, I am leaning towards buying a Dell laptop, though I will certainly appreciate whatever help or suggestions anyone can give!

Thanks, Alex