If you get a new laptop, DO NOT get an HP or Compaq. They might be cheap, but they SUUUUUUUUUCK. Spend the extra 50 on a nice toshiba, dell, or Acer.

The reason they suck is the north bridge is defective, and it'll become deattached from the board after awhile. Only way to fix that is to reflow the board or get a new computer.

btw, I love taking apart Toshibas, unless they have a spiders nest in them.... yeesh.