abao SG Hmm for a budget of $2000, acer would be your best bet. Maybe you can try the Acer Aspire 5583WXMi http://www.acer.com.sg/products/aspire5580/p_aspire5580.asp Get the one with XP instead of Vista. A GeForce 7300 Graphics card if you are into gaming and design, otherwise the integrated ones will do. I'm sure the same thing is said in another thread by somebody else