>>I am buying a new laptop. It is mostly for surfing and games (I'll use my work laptop for work). I want a big screen 17" and I don't care about weight since it will mostly be a couch laptop.
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>>I am a big fan of Dell but I have not been shopping for laptops in a long time (since they have been given to me at work) and I am willing to try something new.
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>>Any recomendations on brand, processors and models would be great.
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>>Einar
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>My wife is looking at this 18.3 inch Toshiba.... looks sweet !!!
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>http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba+-+Satellite+Laptop+with+AMD+Turion%26%23153%3B+II+Dual-Core+Mobile+Processor+-+Sonic+Black/9705415.p?id=1218154380586&skuId=9705415
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>Model # P505D-S8007 for $749
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>AMD Turion™ II dual-core mobile processor M520; 4GB DDR2 memory; 6-cell lithium-ion battery; DL DVD±RW/CD-RW drive; 18.4" widescreen; 500GB hard drive; built-in webcam; Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

I saw that one too. I am not a big fan of AMD processors. Back in the days I had a lot of problems with AMD and have just stuck with Intel since then.

Is AMD a good choice?

Toshiba is a good brand and 18.3" sounds sweet on a laptop.

Einar