I've had great experiences with Toshiba's(the cheapest they offer). Between myself, my wife, my bro, my sis in law, we've been going strong with them for 6+ years.
My sis and her family, well as my in laws have gone with Dell, Compaq and Acer, and they all blow chunks(the cheapies).
The laptop I'd consider right now Steve is this(however I'm not sure about the "celeron" processor):
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba+...393_&cp=1&lp=1
I'd also keep an eye on this site(best buy owned). I bought an Asus for the wife, nice laptop:
http://www.cowboom.com/index.cfm