Windows 7 Computer Shopping

If at all Possible buy at Costco.

90 day return policy with no restocking fees

double the manufactureres warenty at no extra charge

Costco concierge service at no extra charge

If you buy from Costco with American express you get a third year of coverage at no extra charge

Multicore Processors (Dual core / Quad core) make a big difference in speed with Windows 7

HDMI outputs let you easily connect to monitors and flat panel televisions

For most people I recommend an HP Laptop

Windows 7 Offers Multi-Touch which makes a special computer screen work like an I phone screen.