Help Me Pick a Laptop

Hey everyone, how are you? This is my first post. I've been looking at laptops but can't decide on one. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a normal low knowledge computer guy asking for help. However, I wish Best Buy had more options to customize the search when you go through laptops and you can specify on the left hand side certain attributes.
I've really been keeping my eye on the following laptop...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Laptop+/+AMD+Phenom%26%23153%3B+II+Processor+/+15.6%22+Dis...
It looks incredible except CNet "says" it runs older programs a tad slow due to it being a 2.0GHz quad, so older non multi-threaded apps don't take advantage. I've played with identical track pads (or as HP calls it, the HP Clickpad) in store and I'm not sure I like it. Also the graphics is the only other gripe I seem to have found because of the lack of dedicated video memory and a small wish to have a number pad would be heaven.
So, with the following preferences, would someone like to give an opinion on something I may like?
-I'd love to have a full number key pad on my keyboard.
-Good graphics so I can play games, 512m-1g dedicated card memory. (I have no preference between ATI or nVidia)
There was a Samsung I think I saw somewhere, and it was Red, my favorite color, that may have had both of the above.
-I'd like a quad core, but a nice dual is ok. (I have no preference between AMD or Intel. My custom gaming desktop is AMD and my MacBook Pro is Intel)
-Good HDD (Prefer 7200RPM)
-Nice Webcam
-Multi Touch track pad (You know, click, zoom, scroll, etc...)
-Around $850 or lower BUT I'll work with any higher price if I like it. and it has the goods I want
Any takers on the "Find My Hidden Treasure" challange?

This has everything but the 7200 RPM HDD, it is also a much better laptop for the price: Samsung - Laptop / Intel® Core™ i5 Processor / 17.3" Display / 4GB Memory / 500GB Hard Drive - Red/B... $849.99
- Dedicated memory.
- Much much better proccesser.
- Numeric Keyboard
If you want 7200 RPM with dedicated memory, expect to pay a little more - but considering the value, I'd go with this samsung. The hard drive can be replaced after the fact for very little money if you feel it's sluggish. Remember, the 'spindle speed' is not always the determining factor in a HDD's read/write speed - many other factors are put into play.
I am a Bestbuy employee who volunteers on these boards on my own time. I am not paid for posting here, and you should understand that my opinions are exactly that - opinions. I do not represent Bestbuy in any way.
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hmmm, from what you are telling me, I would suggest this laptop:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+15.6%22+Touch-Screen+Laptop+-+8GB+Memory+-+750GB+Hard+Drive+-+Bla...
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Help me pick a new powerbook

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I've had 4 15's - all had the lines problem. Every 15" machine I've seen in an Apple Store has had it - the latest was last week. All 4 post Oct 05 15's and 2 Post Oct 05 17's that I've had have had the sound looping - including the machine I currently have.
I was actually prepared to live with the lines on the 15 - I was still impressed with the overall resolution and brightness, but then another, unrelated problem meant it had to be returned. I switched to the 17 and immediately noticed the "lineless" improvement.
Not everyone is bothered by the lines, believes they have them or cares if they do. Some people don't notice or mind, others swear that the lines are giving them headaches. As someone who was willing to put up with the lines while Apple worked out what to do about them, I can say that I saw them pretty clearly. They made things look like they had "texture" when they shouldn't have.
Seems to me that the debate over whether there are or are not lines has been played out in other posts. My advice which appears to have started all this is that there are issues (and it's an undeniable fact that there are for some people) and if considering a post Oct 05 15" it might be a good idea to take a look first. Doesn't seem to unreasonable to me and a bit more sensible than - "don't worry, they're all fine" or "don't do it everyone sees lines and hates them" - I'm not saying that anyone here is saying that, but can't we agree that a sufficient number of people have raised the point that a new user might be well advised to take a look at a machine before shelling out the $$$.
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Help me pick a new powerbook/ibook

I got the go ahead from my boss to pick out a new laptop (the ibook G3 12.1 800 is broken and oudated.) I know this is subjective but wanted some thoughts on what's important to have and what's not. I'm trying to keep it around $1200-1400
Some things I'm considering
1) really want a superdrive
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On this computer I will do some simple web design, word processing and brochures for my company, some but not a lot of video editing, and other general tasks. Thanks All

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I can't tell you whether you should pick a iBook or not, but I can give you some of the facts. First of all, your price range ($1200 - $1400) is less then the cheapest Powerbook (new).
1) really want a superdrive
Well, for $1300 you can get the 14" 1.42Ghz iBook. The only thing I don't like about the 14" is that some people notice that the resolution isn't as good as the 12". Its very minute, but both models have the same pixels even though they have different screen sizes. It comes with a SuperDrive like you want and it has 60Gb hard drive, which should last some time.
ith most specs being equal, is it that great advantage to get a powerbook over an ibook?
I find that the 12" Powerbook is not that big of a step up from the 14" iBook, so I don't usually suggest it. I would get the 15" if I were to get a Powerbook. Anyways, the real differences is that it has a better display, better video and graphics support, FireWire 800, PC Slot, better SuperDrive, and a faster processor. Basically the display will be much clearer and the resolution is higher. The Powerbook lets you hook up external monitors like the Cinema Display without any "hacks". FireWire 800 transfers information at 800Mbs rather then FireWire 400 at 400Mbs (USB 2.0 has 480Mbs). The problem with FireWire 800 is that its not as common and the products are more expensive. The SuperDrive has the DL (Double Layer) feature.
I've grown accustomed to 12 inch screen, but wouldn't a 15 be really nice? (I do all my computing on this screen)
The 15" I think is a whole lot better if you are big into graphics and like to have multiple applications/windows open (don't forget watching movies too). The only problem to is that the 15" looses its portability feature depending on if size matters. A 15" is going to have bigger case and it is going to take up more room, for some people that is a negative.
Is the backlit keyboard that big of a deal?
I like the backlit keyboard because it is easier to see those buttons that one isn't used to typing when they are in the dark. It is hard to differentiate between F2 and F3 or F5 in the dark. I believe this also might make the battery loose its charge faster but I don't know.
Any other suggestions in your experience, like, 'I wish I would've got this' or I paid more for this but didn't really use it, etc.
I am big into media editing, programming, and things of that nature, which need a faster computer. I bought the iBook G3 1.33Ghz for school and for traveling. It has served me well for those purposes, but it is time for an upgrade. I am giving this to my dad so when he's traveling or sitting in bed he can go online to check his email and do his work. I suggest buying an external hard drive that is at least as big as the one that you buy in your computer. It is a good idea to back your computer up periodically. I have too many photos to fit on my 40Gb hard drive, so I put my iPhoto 6 Library on my SmartDisk CrossFire 160Gb. I also would recommend buying a Apple Wireless Mouse because it is so better then using the track pad. The only negative is that it doesn't have a scroll wheel.
I can't tell you which to buy, but you should think about what you are going to use your computer for now and in the future. If you are not going to use many "pro" applications (Aperture) then I don't personally see the need for a Powerbook. It really depends on how you think you are going to use it and your budget.
I hope that helps,
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I assume you have nothing plugged into any of the port (usb/etc) and played in CD drive.
When you read this DO THESE FOLLOWING TASKS IMMEDIATELY
>> Backup your files... all of them (or anything that worth saving - including saved games etc)
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There are two major possibilities that I could think of
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1. Go to Windows Systems Restore, try to restore your computer to the day before you suspect there is something wrong with your laptop
2. Reformat the computer... as painful as it might sound, there are high chance that people at Toshiba depot do this the minute they receive your laptop (ps: Did I mention backup your files)
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ps: you might considering buying a netbook when your laptop is repaired.
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Please update me on the progress.

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I need help,,upgraded to ipad2, laptop had to be restored b4 I backed up iPad or saved iTunes library. How do I back up and sync my ipad2 without losing content on my iPad.

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