I want to buy a new laptop, something around a $1000. I'll need a good screen resolution with real colors, maybe 17" or 15", weight is not an issue. I prefer to use XP in it. I was thinking to buy a Dell Studio 17" with 3 GB RAM and Intel Core 2 Duo T5850 and 250 GB.
Some ideas... Thanks

i think you could add a little more cash then you could get quadcore.

Thank you wchua24, but how much more and which computer will be your recommendation?

Hello,

If you can afford it I would suggest a QuadCore also. You have to figure with a laptop that's something your going to keep for years. Also, I would suggest that 17" screen. You will be happy you went with 17" even if you don't always us it for media propese. I will be alot easier to get your work done on a 17" screen apose to a 15" screen. Also, I'm not sure if you thought about this indepth. But, I would make sure your computer has WiFi capablities. I hope I was helpful. Best of luck to you.

I use two (main) computers, PC for web design and other multimedia products and a Macintosh for Graphic Design and Video solutions.
When I'm traveling I use a Dell Latitude (to work everything on the fly) but it's time to update the laptop, that's the reason why I need a big screen and power to do all at once.
Thanks for all your advises.

How about an Acer aspire??

Go for dell and for quadcore... 17" screen is good and important thing is... buy pc with nvidia graphics card...

the best choice is dell vostro
it suits your budget and is a very very good laptop

you can also go for 17 inch inspiron,if you are a gamer.
the screen resolution is simply awesome.