After several builds from crooks that needed to be returned and deciding there is no small laptop I could use with OnLocation and thinking the EX1 might not need OnLocation because of its exposure assistance I decided to get a full power laptop to edit daylies with Vegas in the field. That way if the days shoot was in error I know before I go home and it will give me something fun to do at night by the camp fire.

FYI I went with HP and here are the specs. (My only disapointmrnt is that HP do not have a Blu-ray burner):

HP Pavilion HDX customizable Notebook PC
Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T7700 (2.40 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
20.1" WUXGA High-Definition HP Ultra Brightview Widescreen Display(1920x1200) - "True HD" 1080p res
4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
256MB ATI(TM) Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 2600 XT
HP Imprint Finish (Dragon) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Integrated HP HDTV Hybrid TV Tuner and 4 Altec Lansing speakers +the HP Triple Bass Reflex subwoofer
9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
Power Pack software - Muvee AutoProducer Premium, Cyberlink DVD Suite Premium and Serif Web Plus
HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope