Hi all
I'm looking for a laptop to replace this museum piece(3 1/2 years old

)
I need a good WLAN connection, ability to edit and store a fair few 10MP pics and my missus likes watching and recording DVDs.
I work a lot here in Asia, where the internet connection is dodgy to say the least, and a quick connection makes the difference between getting an e-mail away or not
I travel a few times a year from Europe to Asia by air, and move around Europe a couple of times a year by car, so weight is not my prime concern but I don't want either a tiny screen or a huge one.
My HP Pavilion has given good service, but compared with newer models used by other pilots here, it's positively ancient and sloooooow....
I seem to find something that fits my needs, then find a report that says it's sh1te for whatever reason- memory, finish, WLAN connection etc etc etc.
Help!