any new laptop you get now should meet the requirements. i suggest getting something light w/battery life that can last the whole day, s.a. vaio tx, or thinkpad x60s, unless you already have one. If you already do have one, you can put off getting a new laptop until 2nd year or so, as laptop is not really needed 1st year. & when you do get one, get 3 or 4 years warranty w/accidental damage protection from the manufacture, not the silly warranties from bestbuy or the like.