aisleman
Thanks for the suggestions. The problem with Dell is a ridiculous lead time for delivery they're quoting over here. They want something like $160 extra for reasonably quick delivery (1-2 weeks or something like that, although I cannot remember for certain). I prefer the look of Dell Inspiron to Compaq Evo though.
Toshiba seems to be a reliable option but I am not too keen on the look of the thing (hahaha sorry to be so female about the stuff), and 5-year warranty would be wasted, as I tend to replace the laptop every 2 years or so.
Hersh
That sounds like a pretty good deal. However I am in Australia
Anyone else with suggestion? The following spec is required:
1) Minimum P-4 1.7 GHz (Preferably faster)
2) 15" screen, preferably SXGA or UXGA
3) 512k RAM, may be able to live with 256k
4) All-in-one, as in no external floppy / CD etc
5) DVD / CD-RW
6) 32 MB or 64 MB video card
7) 10/100 Ethernet
8) 56k modem
9) PC card slot
10) S-video out
11) Infra red
12) Audio out (or at least headphone)
13) Min. 20 GB (30 GB preferred) HD
14) Preferably Win 2000 preinstalled but not essential
15) All other 'bog standard' features such as USB etc
16) Preferably 'looks nice'.
17) as light as it can be, max 3.5 kg
Any suggestion would be very much appreciated!