IBM is okay, or a toshiba

My personal laptop is a toshiba and I think it is fine for your needs. However, I told meself that my next laptop is going to be an IBM... I like the hardware design of it. Based on my personal opinion, choose either toshiba or an IBM. An Intel Mobile chip is a plus!

Of course sony and sharp both have some very stylish models, AVIO is okay, but a little too expensive than its real value, don't you think?

Brands that I would not even consider buying are HP, Compaq and Gateway.

This is just my suggestion.