Looking for the Perfect Toshiba

I have been a dedicated Toshiba user/owner for 10 years. Currently I own a 2001 Toshiba and it's about time to make an upgrade....

Using the FAQ format, below are the requirements for a new laptop. I've done some searching but cannot decide on which Toshiba best fits my usage!

Thanks for any Toshiba recommendations you can offer....


General Usage

I will be using the notebook as my all-around personal computer...
* Preferably the notebook will have a docking station available for purchase for ease-of-travel.
* It will be used mainly for internet browsing, storing/editing many pictures, listening to/storing music, using Outlook 2003 as email application, using Word for documents (university/work), and general productivity.
* I am not a gamer.... I typically use the internet for VPN to work and coursework on a web forum. (And of course news and google!)
* I do not do a lot of high-processor usage work (only a bit of photo editing now and then).

I am looking for a portable/lightweight notebook preferably under 7.0 lbs. (give or take)...
* Although it will serve as my desktop as well I travel a lot for leisure and for work. It needs to be sturdy (i.e. non-crushable in a stuffed carry-on -- have had problems with lots of books/paperwork crammed against it in its case and keyboard "marks" left on the screen) and small.
* Battery life is important. I would like (ideally) 4 hours but anything above 3 is okay. I do not want the battery to get hot -- I have read about this problem with a few notebooks.
* I intend on using this laptop for 3-4 years.

Features
* Over 60 GB Hard Drive space.
* Burning CDs but burning lots of pictures -- considering using DVDs for higher storage capacity.
* Only 3-4 applications at once.

Graphics & Display
* Larger screen... Don't really need top-of-the-line....
* Do not care if widescreen or not (widescreen would be a bonus only if it did not rule out other features).
* No need for XBrite, Crystal View, or Bright View.
* If anything I will be playing Hearts...
* 3D work = little (if any at all).

Miscellaneous
* Do not care about looks -- as long as it is small and sturdy.
* Toshiba only.
* PRICE RANGE: $1400-$1600. (Hopefully this is possible?)

Can anyone offer me suggestions?
Thank you very much.

 

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