[newbie] Buying notebook: tough decision. Help.

[Fajar Priyanto]

Dear all, Remember my decision to buy a notebook? I've been doing some comparisons and come into this difficult point, I hope you can help me out on this.   I have 3 choices: 1. Compaq presario 2516AP (USD 1,400) - Intel Pentium 4 processor 2.66Ghz - 256MB DDR SDRAM - 40GB HDD - 15" TFT XGA display - Built in FDD - DVD + CDRW Combo - 64 MB VRAM Shared DDR Memory - Integrated Modem/LAN - Bag   2. Compaq presario X1033AP (USD1,700) - Intel Centrino mobile technology         Intel Pentium M processor 1.4Ghz         Intel 855PM Chipset         Intel PRO Wireless LAN 2100 - 256MB DDR RAM - 40GB HDD - DVD drive - 802.11b wireless LAN - 15.4 WXGA - Integrated Modem and LAN - 64MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 graphics   3. IBM Thinkpad R40e model 2684AA5 (USD 1,375) - Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2.2Ghz - 14.1 TFT Display - 256 MB DDR SDRAM - 30GB HDD - DVD & CDRW Combo - Modem and LAN - USD FDD 1.44"   Also, what is the benefit of using Mobile processor than ordinary Pentium 4?   Thanks a lot, Fajar.     --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.547 / Virus Database: 340 - Release Date: 12/2/2003