>...one that will do the following:
>
>1. Has a pcm/cia slot for a wireless card.
>2. Will run XP.
>3. Run off a car DC socket (I can give this one up if needed).
>
>It would be nice if it:
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>1. Didn't weigh a ton.
>2. Had a reasonably bright screen.
>3. The battery lasted more than an hour.
>
>My biggest concern at the moment is cost. I'm hoping for something under $500, so it doesn't have to be new, but I would prefer that it was. If somoeone has a good used one that they think would work, send me an email to AugusteRenoir@Gmail.com and we can discuss it.
>
>Am I dreaming...?

No you aren't dreaming. I bought my friend a new brand acer:
-new type celeron cpu (it's a cutted centrino actually)
-has internet wireless, bluetooth, pcmcia socket
-can run xp (it has a linux, you have to buy xp)
-40 gb hdd
-dvd-rom cd-rw combo
-it was light and thin
-screen was a good 14"
-battery life was good because of it's centrino based celeron.

you can buy car socket either.

we bought that at 530$

I'm sure you can find better prices in dream country... :)