Next week I will get a new computer,

what should I buy?

Dell lap top is very versitle and inexpensive.

Try Costco Bro.

Charlie

Will do!!

All the place I work for uses is Dell, and I've had very good luck with them.

Dell Outlet. Same product, cheaper and same warranty.

Laptops: Barely upgradeable; short life span (although Dell does make a good one), especially in terms of battery, power connector, and hard drive; small screen. I'd never buy one for myself.

I've been using the same Dell Inspiron for 3 years now. The only upgrade I did was install a 320Gb hard drive from an 80Gb that burned out on me. I installed Windows 7 and it still runs beautifully. I still use Photoshop CS3 on it to post process photos. I won't be able to upgrade it any longer but it does the job I need and should last another 2 years...hopefully. Not bad for $700.

I think the key is to buy the most ram and the fastest processor you can afford to stay with the curve 'cuz you'll never stay ahead of it.

At least a Core2 Duo and 4GB of Ram and you should be fine.