Need two ~$800 laptops - also, webcam software? Suggestions please?

Hi folks,

I'm hoping for some suggestions on a laptop in the $800 range or so (I'd go higher, but I have to buy two of these suckers for Christmas). What I'm hoping to get:

Fastest Intel processor possible
3-4 GB RAM
At least 250GB HD, but really, 320GB would be preferred
Built-in webcam
15.4" display
Soft/quiet keys and mouse buttons (no loud clackers, please!)
Best on-board video card possible

These two laptops don't have to be the same brand and/or model, as they will be for two of my kids. One will use it for very basic stuff: Web surfing, iTunes, etc. The other will be used for the same, but also WoW, other games (hopefully some newer ones).

Both will be used for Microsoft Office, school, Photoshop, and video editing.

Is there any type of processors I should look for or avoid? Any brands to avoid? I'm kind of thinking staying with the bigger names: Dell, Gateway, HP, Toshiba, Sony, etc. Any idea if Asus makes nice laptops? Here's a few I've looked at that I think are possiblities: Gateway's M-6340u. I normally don't have that high of regard for Gateway's, but recently bought one used from my brother, and I actually love it. Dell's Inspiron 1525. Finally, I just noticed an Asus open-box from Newegg: M50Vm-A1 - this one's about $850, but am a bit nervous by their open-box policy, if the thing comes all dented up and no power-supply cord. Anyone have any experience with open-boxes from Newegg? By no means are these the only three I'm considering.

Finally, for the first laptop, does anyone know of any webcam software similar to Apple's? What I mean is, one of these will be for a young teen daughter, and she found the little webcam effects/tools really fun on an in-store Macbook. Anything similar to that that can be bought or that comes bundled?

Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated!

1_What is your budget?
$600-$900

2_What is the size of the notebook that you are considering?
15.4 inch

3_What screen resolution do you want?
1280 x 800 or 1440x900.

4_Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?
Portable

5_How much battery life do you need?
2-3 hours.

6_Do you want to play games with your laptop? If so then please list the games that you want to with the settings that you want for these games. (Low,Medium or High)?
World of Warcraft (high)

7_What other tasks do you want to do with your laptop? (Photo / Video editing, surfing the web, playing music, watching movies, Etc.)
Web surfing, iTunes, movies, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere.

8_How much storage (H.D.D Capacity) do you need?
250GB, but prefer 320GB

9_If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post the links to them.
Any - Newegg, Amazon, direct...

10_How long do you want to keep your laptop?
3 years

11_If you would like to mention some other things about purchasing your ideal laptop, post them.
Need two laptops, but could be the same or similar. One is for a college student, one is for a teenager. The teen would love some fun webcam software. Would prefer a quiet keyboard and mouse buttons, and nice quality.

12_Please tell us about the brands that you prefer to buy from them and the brands that you don't like and explain the reasons.
No really cheap stuff like Acer. I'm pretty open, otherwise.

13_What country do you live in?
USA

I still say that right now, the IdeaPad Y530 with the 10% off is a terrific deal.