Looking for a Multipurpose Laptop

Mmkay, I have about four things that I would use a laptop for--that I use my desktop for now--that I would like to know what kind of qualitifications I'm looking for.
1: Writing(General word documents)
2: Playing music. Preferably in winamp, mp3s. Sometimes from youtube.
3: Playing World of Warcraft.
4: Surfing the web, most typically on webcomics and places like Deviantart.
Can anyone help me out, here? I know alot of laptops are leaning towards superaffordable so specs as well as price quotes would be an awesome thing to have.
and I fully plan to buy a USB mouse, I can't stand using a touchpad to play WoW.
So, any ideas, anyone? ^-^;;

$1100 is a decent PC budget. Let's set aside 10% for a wireless mouse and laptop bag.
I think these models should get the job done..,..
HP HDX 16-1375DX-- Plenty of power, at the expense of battery life.  A handsome laptop, but you'll have to be on top of the fingerprints.
Asus G51VX-RX05-- Another heavy hitter, but the looks will take some getting used to.
Sony VGN-NW150J/S-- This bad boy is packin' Blu-Ray. If you like movies, it worth a look.
Dell X1340-024B-- I have a soft spot for this one. It's a little thing, that packs a punch.
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