Put that money aside, and use whatever crappy computer you have. Most people don't need the fastest whiz bang computers.
I typically only buy computers when I *absolutely* have to. My main laptop is a 4 year old box, and other than the new mb/ram I just bought, all my other stuff is at least 6-8 years old. -- http://www.glumbert.com/media/shift http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGvHNNOLnCk "This officer's men seem to follow him merely out of idle curiosity." -- Sandhurst officer cadet evaluation. "Securing an environment of Windows platforms from abuse - external or internal - is akin to trying to install sprinklers in a fireworks factory where smoking on the job is permitted." -- Gene Spafford learn french: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30v_g83VHK4