What to look for, in a new laptop computer?

Battery time. If a single core cpu an AMD turion otherwise intel duo core. Memory at least 1GB, preferably 2 these days. Weight, size. Probably don't want it too big because hard to travel around but most likely also not too small due to low resolution. Pre-installed OS and other software optionally if you need. I'd say that is pretty good to look out for when buying a laptop, the exact speeds of the cpu's won't matter that much since you're not a gamer but still it will open some possibilities with those cards, especially the duo core. Graphics card I'd say take something with 256MB at least, just because graphics memory is being used by more and more asides from just games these days. I can also recommend to buy a laptop with a tray DVD drive, rather than a tray-less where you just shove the DVD in, with trays are better in angles so it won't damage the disc when you hold it on our lap.