well...since time is counting down i dont have time to buy anything online so i went to the local base, Ft. Belvoir, to check out their laptop selection.
i have researched laptops for the past week and think i have made the best selection for price for my needs...obviously not the best out there...but good enough for me
and here it is...
The Satellite A105 platform delivers the state-of-the-art technology you've always wanted in an affordable notebook. Light and multimedia savvy, it features a brilliant 15.4" diagonal Widescreen XGA TruBrite display*, DVD SuperMulti Drive* read/write flexibility, pushbutton instant-on CD/DVD playback, advanced wireless technology, and all the storage and speed you'll ever need.
2048MB Memory* andWindows® XP Media Center Edition 2005*
Exceptional Value: Powerful Intel® Core™ Duo Processor, 2048MB system memory*, high performance 120GB HDD*, DVD burrner*, and high speed wireless* LAN. Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition* makes organizing files easy!
Product Specifications Processor Type*
Core™ Duo
Processor Number*
T2400
Processor Speed*
1.83GHz
Operating System*
Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
Memory Size*
2048MB
Display Size*
15.4"
Display Type*
Widescreen XGA with TruBrite™ Technology
Display Resolution*
1280x800
Graphics Chipset*
Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Graphics Memory*
8MB-128MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory
Hard Drive Size*
120GB
Hard Drive Speed*
5400rpm
Optical Drive*
DVD-SuperMulti drive (+/-R double layer)
Wireless LAN*
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g)
Bluetooth*
No Bluetooth (No Antenna)
Input Devices
85 key US keyboard, Hot Key Functions, Windows Key Function, Internet Launch button, Express Media Player CD/DVD launch button, Dual Mode Pad
Security
Finger Print Reader, Password Security, Security Cable Lock Slot, Hot Key Security
LAN
10/100/1000
Audio
harman/kardon® stereo speakers, SRS TruSurround XT® virtual surround sound, SRS WOW™ stereo sound, Realtek ALC861, Built-in microphone