Which Laptop with this Spec?

kimmy1786

I came accross boards when I did a search for Laptopsdirect and thanks to many members I have decided to buy elsewhere.
But my question is what make of laptop should I get with this spec?

1. 3-4gb ram
2. 320-500gb internal memory
3. minimum 15.4" screen size
4. A decent graphics card but not high spec.
5. A minimum 2.13ghz processor speed

Im unsure as to what type of processor to get.
I've found a few with intel core i3 and i5 but most have a dualcore.

My primary use is for a cake decorating business. I use word and excel for general order processing and publisher for designing ideas. I have a few other specific programs for designing and pricing cakes. I use lightroom 3 and picassa for editing pictures.
I use up a bit of space for itunes and pics so thats why storage is required.
Sorry if Im going on.:pac: I just wanted to make sure I covered everything.
Thank you for your suggestions in advance.

Alanstrainor

What kind of budget are we talking about here? Presumably 700ish?

kimmy1786

Hi alanstrainor,
About 700 is the budget alright because I also have to allow for installation of office07 and security etc.

Alanstrainor

kimmy1786 wrote: »

Hi alanstrainor,
About 700 is the budget alright because I also have to allow for installation of office07 and security etc.

Just so you know, you can get Microsoft security essentials for free, which is all i use for security. And Open Office is a fantastic open source version of MS office.

kimmy1786

Thanks so much. I had a look at open office and Im downloading it onto my hubby's laptop to see what its like.
I heard about the microsoft free security but never knew how to get it. Im going to check into it now I know what to look for!
Thanks again...:D