– Apple is way above everything else so if you could afford that, it’s the place to look.
– If you like having a lot of things open on your screen at once (a lot of programs running at a time) you should get a bigger memory. Maybe 3 or 4 gigs or ram (sorry I forgot what it’s called).
– I’ve heard that Toshiba is the best company but I think Sony and Compaq and basically all the others are on the same level. But Gateway I heard, is not good.
-Good luck and remember to read all the reviews on a computer before you buy it.