The new Sonoma's look to be the better idea. I expect to see these models on clearance so you may pick it up at a good price.
what do you think of this computer? Intel Pentium 4 @ 3.0EGHz with hyperthreading , 512mb of pc2700 ddr sdram, 80gb 4200-rpm hard drive, 15.4 " brightview display with wxga (1280 x 800) , ati mobility radeon 9000 igp graphics ( 128mb shared ddr memory) internal harmon kardon speakers with 16bit sound blaster compatible audio , dvd-rw/cd-rw.
thanks for any input.

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