Try www.tomshardware.com or www.computershopper.com for some good reviews.

If you are asking for advice about what specs we recommend specifically for
running Microsoft Word in Windows XP, please ask again.

"kay ingalls" kay wrote in message
...
I am interested in buying a laptop for school, to take with me when i
travel
to do my assignments. I want something affordable but also something that
will perform well.


any suggestions will be greatly appreciated

Thanks