Date: 02/10/06 (Computer Help)    Keywords: web

I'm not v. savvy to all the computer spec jargon that helps fancy computer people choose their next computers. I'm planning to make the switch from a v. geriatric desktop PC to a laptop, and don't want to buy more computer than I need. That said, I do want a basic computer that will function for at least 3-5 years.

All I need it for is:
-email/webbrowsing
-word-processing/spreadsheets/powerpoint/etc
-music/DVD storage/playback/burning
-photoshoping

but I do want it to be able to easily multitask many applications at once, which my current dinosaur can't.

Do you have any recommendations re: what specs I should look for, what brands are reliable, how much I should pay? (If you're Canadian can you tell me in CAN$?).

Thanks in advance for your help!

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computer_help/585074.html