Hi,

I am now ready to buy a brand new computer, another laptop. I am not that big into gaming or huge video editing. There are some things that I know I want like the following:

- Windows 7 (I do not want to transition from Vista to Windows 8)
- 64 bit version
- at least 4 gigs of RAM
- At least 500 GB HD
- willing to spend $900 to $1,000 for a laptop
- prefer an HP, but ok with a Dell
- at least 3 USB ports that are 3.0 in power and an additional one that could be 2.0
- built in webcam
- i5 processor
- straight keyboard (not interested in the ergo type slanted KB)
- DVD player, DVD writer, DVD burner
- backlit keyboard

I was speaking to an HP sale rep today via live chat and at one point she said this, ""It comes with SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support. However, since this is customizable, you can choose to have either Blu-ray player & SuperMulti DVD burner or Blu-ray writer & SuperMulti DVD burner" I'm not familiar with some of these terms, so not sure was double layer support or the other stuff means. Before I buy, I must learn the lingo, lol

I know I am leaving important facts out, but I am hoping to gather some opinions from many and then make my decision. I have spent hours looking at reviews and still confused.

thanks!