Many thanks every one! Some food for thought there.
On the subject of Macs, 2 of the pilots we've had out here have got them- Both swear by them, but one is on their 3rd one due to various problems
Had a play with one today, and found it bluddy annoying- lower display thingy popping up and down etc.,

and no right click jobby. I'm sure I could get used to it, but not sure I want to...
Still, I'll have a look at the Tosh, HP etc and see how I go.
Incidentally, I'd be buying in Germany, unless I find something considerably cheaper in KL when I go through on sunday
The missus will get this old lump to play with when I'm away, but as she works with me, then she'll get to play with the new one too