text: the xps 600 is not a laptop. HUGE DESKTOP!  I've ordered 14 laptops for my company in the last 2 months.  I would suggest either the inspiron 9400 (low end) or if necessary the latitude 810 or 620 .  The XPS laptos are VERY expensive starts at 2500.  very good though (graphically). An inspiron is probaly the best though for the money.  Latitude would probably be second on my list though.