It really depends on what kind of "work" you do. What things do you do for work? (word processing, special programs you run...just give us an idea of what you are talking about)
When buying a laptop on a budget there really is two way to go about it. Bigger screen and less power or little screen and more power. Will a 15.4" screen be ok or do you need a little bigger 17" screen?
Sager notebooks are great products from a great company.
http://www.sagernotebook.com/product_customed.php?pid=144485&action=customize
Select:
-45nm Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 / 3MB L2 Cache, 2.40GHz, 1066MHz FSB
-Genuine MS Windows® VISTA Home Premium 32/64-Bit Edition
-250GB 7200rpm SATA 300 Hard Drive
Comes out right at $800...this will be a great laptop for basic use![]()