Sony VAIO VGN-S270P12 Notebook

This is a great computer, and for this price, you can't normally touch a Sony. I upgraded the HD to a 60 Gb 5400 RPM (I was using in my old laptop, but you can buy them fairly cheap.) Also, I upgraded the memory with a 512 module - this is essential....

This laptop is great. It is the perfect balance between power and mobility. It doesnt get very hot when you put it on your lap, even for a couple hours. The wireless lan is pretty powerful (through 2 stories of my house and still works great). Its fast...