Need a new laptop fast, upgrading from a31p

Okay, due to a mistake when fixing my recently crashed a31p, i have turned it into a paperweight. So I need to replace it and rather quickly.

It is my main computer for business, school, and the occasional game.

My A31p was suitable for me needs, a bit slow maybe, and graphics were okay but not great. So that being said, I need to find a replacement as my business is at a standstill until i replace this computer.


My a31 specs are
p4 1.8
1g ram
DVD DL multiburner
Dual hard drives 40G and 50G
Budget,

I was hoping to stay below 1K, but might be tempted to go to 1.3K

Requirements
Durability, durability durability.
I need at least a 40G hardrive
Wireless networking at least G
I would like an improvement in graphics performance from the a31
a dvd burner preferably a combo burner.
also trying to get the most value for the money and not have it be instantly obsolete,

So any suggestions.

 

If you are looking for durability, you cant go wrong with a thinkpad T60. And I think you can get something for 1300$

Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 (1.66GHz, 2MB L2, 667MHz FSB) (Standard)
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
14.1 inch SXGA+ TFT (1400x1050) (Standard)
512 MB (1 NonParity DDR2 SDRAM SoDIMM)
80GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
8x Max Dual Layer DVD Recordable Ultrabay Slim Drive
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Mini-PCI Express Adapter
ThinkPad 6 Cell Li-Ion Battery

Configured price $1,264.00 *

 

Though not as good as the T, the R60 offers good value if you want to keep the price down.

 

r60... you'll get what you want in there, but if you want added durability, go with a t60 zaz configured

 

And an FYI call Thinkpad (you mentioned school, your school might have a discount program with Lenovo/IBM in place) and also note your time constraints.

 

thanks for the info,


How would these compare to the a31p in terms of durability?