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I'm going to be getting a new laptop. I was hoping someone could look at the specs below and tell me if any of the 3 would run SL at an ok rate? I'm aiming for the first as its the most reasonably priced but opinions gratefully received.

1) Specifications
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (XP Pro Optional, see below)

# Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (XP Pro Optional, see below)
# Processor: Intel 1.6Ghz Core Duo T2050 (1.66/2Mb)
# Storage: 120Gb Hard Disk Drive
# Grahics: 256Mb ATI Radeon X1600
# Chipset: Intel 945GM + ICH7-M
# Memory: 1Gb on board, 2 x 200-pin SODIMM Sockets supporting DDR-II memory. User upgradeable to maximum 2Gb
# Audio: Azalia High Definition audio interface, virtual 7.1 channel audio input, built in stereo seakers & microphone. SoundBlaster PRO compatible
# Keyboard: Full sized 86 keys, Windows hot-keys, inverted T-cursor, 12 function keys and embedded numeric keypad
# Pointing device: Integrated Touchpad with palm-rest typing surface, including scroll functionality

* Interface:
* One Express Card 54 (34) slot
* One IEEE 1394 Firewire port (400Mbps) (mini)
* Intel 3945 Pro/Wireless LAN
* Internal Blutooth
* One S-Video Out port (HDTV Support)
* One DVI-I
* One external CRT 15 pin
* Three jacks for S/P DIF Out, headphone out & microphone in
* Four USB 2.0 ports
* One RJ-11 jack for Modem
* One RJ-45 jack for 10/100Mbps LAN

2) # Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (XP Pro Optional, see below)
# Processor: Intel 1.8Ghz Core 2 Duo T5600 (1.83/2Mb/667)
# Storage: 120Gb Hard Disk Drive
# Grahics: 256Mb ATI Radeon X1600
# Chipset: Intel 945GM + ICH7-M
# Memory: 1Gb on board, 2 x 200-pin SODIMM Sockets supporting DDR-II memory. User upgradeable to maximum 2Gb
# Audio: Azalia High Definition audio interface, virtual 7.1 channel audio input, built in stereo seakers & microphone. SoundBlaster PRO compatible
# Keyboard: Full sized 86 keys, Windows hot-keys, inverted T-cursor, 12 function keys and embedded numeric keypad
# Pointing device: Integrated Touchpad with palm-rest typing surface, including scroll functionality

* Interface:
* One Express Card 54 (34) slot
* One IEEE 1394 Firewire port (400Mbps) (mini)
* Intel 3945 Pro/Wireless LAN
* Internal Blutooth
* One S-Video Out port (HDTV Support)
* One DVI-I
* One external CRT 15 pin
* Three jacks for S/P DIF Out, headphone out & microphone in
* Four USB 2.0 ports
* One RJ-11 jack for Modem
* One RJ-45 jack for 10/100Mbps LAN

3) # Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (XP Pro Optional, see below)
# Processor: Intel 2.0Ghz Core Duo T5600 (2.00/4Mb/667)
# Cache: 4MB
# Storage: 120Gb Hard Disk Drive
# Grahics: 256Mb ATI Radeon X1600
# Chipset: Intel 945GM + ICH7-M
# Memory: 1Gb on board, 2 x 200-pin SODIMM Sockets supporting DDR-II memory. User upgradeable to maximum 2Gb
# Audio: Azalia High Definition audio interface, virtual 7.1 channel audio input, built in stereo seakers & microphone. SoundBlaster PRO compatible
# Keyboard: Full sized 86 keys, Windows hot-keys, inverted T-cursor, 12 function keys and embedded numeric keypad
# Pointing device: Integrated Touchpad with palm-rest typing surface, including scroll functionality

* Interface:
* One Express Card 54 (34) slot
* One IEEE 1394 Firewire port (400Mbps) (mini)
* Intel 3945 Pro/Wireless LAN
* Internal Blutooth
* One S-Video Out port (HDTV Support)
* One DVI-I
* One external CRT 15 pin
* Three jacks for S/P DIF Out, headphone out & microphone in
* Four USB 2.0 ports
* One RJ-11 jack for Modem
* One RJ-45 jack for 10/100Mbps LAN

They all look the same except for the processor speed. I personnally would go with the 2.0 Ghz. It will give you the best game performance of the three. The first one will get you in the game, but it'll be a bit laggy. It should be ok though if you set all the graphics to low. Also, consider upgrading the RAM to 2Gb, it makes a HUGE difference.

I would go XP Pro. I have done that and it really gives you a boost.

he ATI 1600 works well, though if you use Vista there have been some driver problems.