[size="4"]I am in the market for a new laptop. would prefer to spend as little as I can since I am on a budget so I would like to keep my price under $700-$800 but for what i need the laptop for, a expensive laptop is not required. I only need a laptop for microsoft works program for writing and for doing ebay work on the internet at home or if we need it outside the home. Gaming, downloading, those are not options. i like the wireless internet option and like a laptop with a good size keyboard for comfort. I have seen more laptops than I dare count and had more opinions than I can recall and have many sales man tell me I need the dual core processor and I don't need the dual core processor. Some say get it or I will regret it, others say I wouldn't see a difference if I did get it since it's mainly for people that are heavy into graphics anyway. Could someone point me in the right direction on which processor is best? Should I go for the Dual core and would that in the long run be the better buy or save my money and just get the Turion and it do just as well? Also comes the decision on brand of laptop. I have looked at the Dells and the HP's. Some say run from the Dells, others say they are great. Any suggestions on who is better? I really don't know what to look for in a laptop. I hate to buy a laptop today that is completely outdated tomorrow. I have about made up my mind to wait till after christmas now to buy one when the market cools off and maybe the prices do as well since demand right now seems so high but I want to make sure which one I'm going for when I do since this is a big purchase and the amount I'm spending isn't pocket change. Any input is definitely appreciated. THANKS!