HELP, WHAT DO I NEED IN MY NEW LAPTOP?

Hello,

I am learning to do webdesign and use a lot of graphics… would this laptop be good enough for someone who uses a lot of graphics?.. if not, what would you recommend?

Thanks for your help!!!

(I copied and pasted the computer description)…

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Gateway 15.4" Dual Core, 4GB Laptop Computer with Webcam. The AMD Turion X2 Mobile Dual-Core Processor has your operations running smoother and more rapid for true multicore processing. Experience professional connectivity and solid audio/video functionalities like never before. Boasting a 5-in-1 digital media manager, a surplus of pre-installed software and a powerful 4GB RAM, this notebook is 100 percent ready for both work and play.

Features:

HyperTransport – enables today’s faster microprocessors to use system memory more efficiently in high-end multiprocessor systems; also helps reduce the number of buses in a system, which reduces system bottlenecks; up to 48 times faster than existing technologies
HyperMemory – innovative technology that enables a reduction in the amount of on-board memory on a graphics card without compromising its overall performance
LabelFlash Technology – allows consumers to personalize and customize their DVDs with photos, text and graphics
Synaptics Touchpad with Vertical Scroll – get movement with adjustable, non-linear acceleration and speed; vertical scrolling through moving the finger on the right side of the touchpad
High Definition Audio – capable of playing back more channels at higher quality than previous integrated audio formats; provides dedicated system bandwidth for critical audio function
Ultrabright LCD – allows for sunlight readability
Key Specifications:

Processor: AMD Turion X2 Mobile RM-72 Dual-Core Processor

Memory: 4096MB DDR2 667MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 x 2048MB); 2 DDR slots total – 0 DDR slots available

Hard Drive: 160GB SATA 5400RPM

Optical Drive: 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVDRW with DVD-RAM featuring LabelFlash Technology. Write max: 8x DVD+/-R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 2x DVD-R DL, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R and 16x CD-RW disks. Read max: 8x DVD-R/RW/ROM, 4x DVD+/-R DL, 5x DVD-RAM, 24x CD-R/RW/ROM disks.

Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1

LCD Monitor: 15.4" Ultrabright (WXGA) TFT (1280×800)

Media Card Reader: 5-in-1 Digital Media Manager Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro, Multimedia Card (MMC) and xD-Picture Card

Other Differentiator: 1.3 Megapixel webcam with integrated microphone, Synaptics Touchpad with Vertical Scroll and Metal Precision-Touch Multimedia Buttons

Additional Product Specifications:

System Bus: 2.1GHz
Cache Memory: 512KBx2 L2 cache with HyperTransport technology up to 1600MHz
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3200
Video Memory: Up to 1408MB of HyperMemory technology
Pointing device: Synaptics Touchpad with Vertical Scroll
Sound System: High Definition Audio 2-channel built-in speakers
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 ready fax/modem
Ports: (3) USB 2.0, (1) VGA connector, (1) RJ11-modem, (1) RJ45-Ethernet, (1) AC adapter connector, (1) Kensington Lock Slot, (1) Microphone, (1) Headphone/SPDIF Audio Out, (1) HDMI v1.3 Connector
Network Adapter: 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Wireless Network Adapter: 802.11b/g Draft-N Wireless LAN

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