Checkout the Compaq evo n800v at pcconnection.com. They have the evo w/ p4-m 1.7 ghz, 256mb ddr ram, 20 gig hd, 14" lcd, dvd-rom, radeon 7500 32mb, xp pro, etc. for $1199 + ~$20 for 2nd day shipping. Pretty good deal. The laptop is pretty light ( under 6 lbs.) This won't be the best for gaming.