Buying a laptop for college
	
	
		I'm planning on buying a laptop for college this fall.  I'm thinking I will use it instead of a desktop, and will attach my 204b when at my desk.  I've never owned a laptop before.  Here is what I am thinking of getting:
HP Pavilion dv6500t customizable Notebook PC
RM098AV
* – Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
* – Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz/4MB L2Cache)
* – 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
* – Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
* – HP Imprint (Radiance) + Mic + Fingerprint Reader
* – 40% off upgrade from 1GB (2 Dimm) to 2GB (2 Dimm)!
* – 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
* – DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
* – Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
* – No TV Tuner w/remote control
* – High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* – Microsoft(R) Works 8.0
* – HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
$1,258.99
1)  Is an increase to 17" worth the increase in weight?  (Knowing I have a 204b while at my desk)
2) Is the processor and ram overkill since I won't be playing any games (integrated video)
3) Overall thoughts or suggestion?  Buy a desktop and a cheap laptop maybe?