Notebook/Laptop optimized for Photoshop CS5

I researching the options to get a new laptop, primarily for photo processing in CS5, Photomatix etc (Very minimum video editing). From my research, I have found following recommendations for optimized performance:
- 64 bit OS
- Quad Core processor
- Faster Hard drive (preferably Solid State Drive, if budget permits)
- Graphic Card (1GB recommended)
I cannot make my own machine, so I am searching online for HP, Dell, Lenovo etc and getting following for about $1200. Any recommendations or suggestions which can help in improving this configuration and making the right decision?
Thank you very much
Operating system
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Quad Core processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz
Graphics card
1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 Graphics [HDMI, VGA] - For Quad Core Processors
Memory
8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Hard drive
640GB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection

Thanks for your helpful responses.
External display: I have a Samsung 22" monitor, whihc I will use for my work.
eSATA port: thanks, I am checking into this option, if I can't get a dual hard drive laptop.
I compared a Dell Mobile Workstation and got following specs for about $3000.Compared to the HP above, this one doesn't provide a quad core processor and 8GB RAM. However, the graphics card is lot better and it will support 2 high speed HDDs with RAID configuration. Seeing the proce difference, do you guys still suggest this laptop as compared to the one above? I am a bit confused here. Thanks again for your suggestions.
Mobile Precision M6400
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz 3M L2 Cache, 1066MHz) Dual Core
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Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional, 64-bit
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LCDs
17" UltraSharp™ WXGA+ (1440x900) LCD Display
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Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700M, 1.0GB Discrete
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Memory
4.0GB, DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM, 2 DIMMS
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Internal Keyboard
Internal English Backlit Keyboard
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Fingerprint Reader Options
No Fingerprint Reader
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Camera / Microphone
Integrated 2.0 MP webcam with dual digital array microphone
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STORAGE OPTIONS
RAID Configuration
All Hard Drives, RAID 0, 2 drive total configuration
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Primary Hard Drives
160GB Hard Drive, 7200RPM with Free Fall Sensor
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Secondary Hard Drive
160GB Hard Drive, 7200RPM with Free Fall Sensor
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Media Bay Devices
8X DVD with Cyberlink Power DVD™, no media
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