a friend of mine got an HP pavilion and loves it and it fits your criteria. 
I've never had a laptop with a num pad and don't miss it, I rather the size 
which explains my frequent use of the netbook, but she really loves that HP 
laptop, you might look to them because I know there aren't many.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 3:43 PM
Subject: off topic laptops


> Hi;
> There is an outside chance that I may go laptop shopping.  I know I want =
> something with a 17 inch display and a full keyboard including numpad.  =
> Has anyone bought something similar recently that they think is =
> wonderful and would be eager to recommend?
> Richard
>