Is this laptop worth $799? I mostly want one able to runs games like Crysis, but that's secondary--its main use would be a compact, portable laptop so I can work on my manuscripts on the go.

Processor
Model Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core
Brand AMD
Speed 1.8GHz
System bus One 16-bit link up to 1600MHz; Up to 6.4GB/s HyperTransport
Memory
Type DDR2 SDRAM
RAM 1GB
RAM expandable to 4GB
Cache Dedicated 256K total L1 cache (128K per core)
Memory card reader 5-in-1 card reader
Compatible with MS, xD-Picture, MS PRO, MMC, SD
Hard Drive
Size/speed 160GB
Optical Drives
Optical Drive 1 Super-Multi drive (DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RAM)
Ports
USB 3
USB Type 2.0
Audio 1 Audio out, 1 Line in, 1 Microphone in
Video S-Video
Monitor VGA
Internet/Network
Modem V.92 56Kbps; RJ-11
Network Card Integrated LAN & integrated WAN; 10/100 Mbps, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth; RJ-45
Additional Features
Graphics/Video NVIDIA GeForce 7000M
Accessories Included
Keyboard Integrated
Mouse Touch Pad
Speakers Integrated
Camera Details
Type Integrated webcam
Warranty
Parts 12 months
Labor 12 months
Manuals Included Yes
Weight
CPU 8 lbs
Software
Operating system Windows Vista Home Premium
Power Specifications
Battery Type Lithium-Ion
AC Adapter Included

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I would recommend a minimum of 2 gig of memory for a Vista O/S.

You might also consider a DVD R+W.