Thanks for all your helpful input.
I decided on the Dell 1520.
Two reasons, Dells exceptional warranty and only Dell and Sony offer top quality PINK computers.
That's right, if you want her to surrender the Pink give her the Pink.
Cheers
Detailed Specifications
Processor • INTEL Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0GHz CPU
Memory • 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Keyboard • Keyboard on Notebook
Video Cards • GeForce 8600M GT 256 Megs Video Card
Hard Drives • 160 GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
Operating System • Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Screen Size • 15.4 Inch Widescreen WSXGA
Network Interface • 10/100 LAN
• Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card
CD Drive • 8x DVDRW and 24x CDRW
Sound Card • Integrated Sound Card
Speakers • Dual Speakers System
Battery • 9 Cell 80 Watt Battery
I/O Ports & Slots • IEEE 1394 integrated port (1394 cable and software sold separately)
• 4-USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) compliant 4-pin connectors
• Video: 15-pin monitor connector
• Audio jacks: Stereo headphones/speakers miniconnector (same as line-out), microphone miniconnector
• VGA Out
• 5 in 1 Media Card Reader
• ExpressCard Slot
Software • Dell Direct Download
• Dell Media Experience
• Windows Media Player 10
• DELL SUPPORT 3.0,INSP
• Image Restore
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 for Inspiron
Warranty • Type 3- Third Party At HomeService, 24x7 TechnicalSupport, Initial Year
• Three year Limited Warranty
All for $1,078 delivered.