OK, just kidding. ;-) (Bitter Vista user here...)
Don't have a specific recommendation but you might consider a screen warranty on one that size - may I assume you have some fairly graphics-intensive uses in mind? If you're traveling with it you ought to cost in a VERY well-padded case of some sort. Some of the ones the manufacturers send are pretty cheesy and aren't padded at the corners. Extra power supply if you're shuttling it between two settled locations.
Let us know what you settle on!
Yeah, extended warranty would definitely be part of the deal. I am betting on some sort of hardware failure within three years. As to screen size, nothing graphics intensive, more of a luxury so I can squeeze out a few more years on these aging eyes ;-)
Bill, I also need to purchase a laptop. I need one that will run windows, and essentially the xp suite as well as dictation software. I am putting my case files on line and want to do it with dictation. I read that Dragon needs up to four gig of RAM to run efficiently. The only thing I see out there are gamer laptops with more than I need. Any ideas?