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With your first point, buy a Core2 laptop....

I would recommend the Asus M50SV

Specs:

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            M50SV-AS082G
CPU:      Core 2 Duo T9300 2.5Ghz
OS:         Vista Ultimate
RAM:     2GB DDR2  / 4GB DDR2(+$30)
HDD:      250GB SATA
Graphic: Nvidia 9500GS
                up to 896MB Turbo Cache
Screen:   15.4 WXGA+ (1440 x 900)
* 2yrs World Wide Warranty * DVD Burner * 1.3MP Web Cam
* BT * Finger Print Reader * WiFi 11N
* Altech Lansing Dolby Speakers

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That laptop is  $1500Au. Dont know how much that is in your currency sorry.
And in comparance, my friend got a brand new MacBook, with 2.1ghz,2GB, 160GB,13 inch screen, for $1300......(Off apples site)
So this is a good valued laptop

I really dont know if its in Staples or not..... as its not in Australia

But a buying tip: T9300 is best valued Laptop processor on the market currently.
If looks matter, that laptop looks fairly slick in my opinion.

I would recommend getting any Asus laptop with a T9300 processor. I really like Asus laptops.

But all in all, if your getting a new laptop, just get one with a Core2Duo T9300 processor. Its cheap and FAST.