New laptop recommendations

Hello all. I am after a replacement for my desktop. My desktop computer (2.0 Ghz AMD Athlon 2400, 1GB RAM) manages fine for what I want, but takes up a little too much room. I've considered a Shuttle (or similar) but have decided I want a laptop.

1_What is your budget?

£450 (Might be able to push to £500)

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

15-17"

3_What screen resolution do you want?

No preference

4_Do you need a portable or desktop replacement laptop?

Desktop replacement

5_How much battery life do you need?

No preference. I'm unlikely to remove it from my home.

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)?

No.

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

Surfing the web. Streaming sports.

8_How much storage (H.D.D Capacity) do you need?

160-500 GB

9_If you are considering specific sites to buy from, please post the links to them.

10_How long do you want to keep your laptop?

5 -10 years

11_If you would like to mention some other things about purchasing your ideal laptop, post them.

2GB + of RAM. Core 2 DUO 2.0 Ghz + would be preferable but I honestely don't know how the dual core pentium chips and AMD processors stack up against core 2 duo. I would like HMDI output so I can plug the laptop in to the TV. A manufacturer with a history of reliable laptops.

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.

13_What country do you live in?

England.

Thanks in advance.