I think we've decided on the Dell Studio 15 @ £499
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5800 (2.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 2 MB L2 cache)
15.4" Wide Screen WXGA WLED (1280 x 800) Display with TrueLife™
256MB ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3450
3072MB 800MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [1x2048 + 1x1024]
250GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
Seems alright dont it?