thanks for the reply, decided to go for the rather high end expensive one, at least I wont have to upgrade it and it will last me for my time at uni:

the lappy:
https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Acer_.../version-1.asp


Intel Centrino Core Duo Processor 2.0GHz
2GB DDR2 SDRAM
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 PCI-E 512MB HyperMemory graphics (256MB dedicated)

will be fine