It is true! I shall soon be getting a laptop to replace this old and battered heap of junk. It's about time, I think. I've been wanting a new computer for about four years now - and been honestly meaning to get one for as long. I found a great website back then which does custom-built desktops and laptops for very decent prices. I've had my eye on that website for about as long, but have never gotten round to buying anything.

My current PC is seven years old and was new roundabout when XP was. Considering it's age the specs aren't too bad, but the 40GB hard drive really isn't enough. Even with an 80GB external I'm running out of space, and the fact I'm still working on USB 1 means anything I load off the external takes ages. Add to that the sheer volume of junk on here, its slowness and numerous other problems including its apparant inability to load up first time, something new would be greatly appreciated.

Which is why I've ordered something, finally! I've been carefully saving my money this summer (ibetween spending it, not least on all the Mistika canisters and Takanuva) and on Sunday I finally ordered a laptop! Veeeeerrry good specs, especially for a laptop.

Intel Core 2 Duo (2x 2.40ghz) Processor

2GB RAM

250GB Hard Drive

Nvidia Geforce 8600 GT Graphics Card

8x DVD player/rewriter/24x CD drive

Network card

Inbuilt Webcam

Windows XP

The last item is especially pleasing, as I have no desire to get Vista just yet. Also, XP was cheaper. Those specs make the laptop about 3-4 times more powerful than this machine, and should enable it to play a decent selection of games. I should at least be able to spend more time playing Dawn of War than I do waiting for it to load.

The laptop's now ready to be built according to the website, and should be arriving sometime next week! Happy happy fun time!