Just got this baby today and feel like this is what I was looking for. You can see the config below.

I love everything about this machine except for that it has only 1 GB RAM (I need more as I am Photoshop freak) also I didnt like the Nvdia GeForce Go 6100. You can read the review on CompUSA site about this machine.

Here is the config.

The Aspire™ 9300 powers its way through demanding media to deliver an awesome mobile entertainment experience. Features include AMD Turion Mobile Technology, wireless connectivity and a 17″ wide-screen display with Acer® CrystalBrite Technology.

The Aspire 9300-5317 Notebook is a Windows Vista Premium Ready PC.

Processor Brand: AMD
Processor Class: Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology Processor
Processor Number: TL-50
Bus Speed: 1.6 GHz
Mobile Technology: Turion
L2 Cache Size: 2 x 256 KB
Memory Speed: PC2-4200 (533MHz)
Memory Technology: DDR2-SDRAM
Installed Memory: 1 GB
Maximum Memory: 4 GB
Memory Slots Total: 2
Hard Drive Capacity: 120 GB
Drive Controllers: IDE (Ultra ATA/DMA)
Optical Drives: Double Layer DVD SuperMulti Drive:

* Create a Double Layer DVD+R at a maximum 4X Write speed
* Create a Double Layer DVD-R at a maximum 4X Write speed
* Create a DVD-R at a maximum 8X Write speed or a maximum 6X Rewrite speed
* Create a DVD+R at a maximum 8X Write speed or a maximum 8X Rewrite speed
* Create a DVD-RAM at a maximum 5X Write speed
* Play a DVD at a maximum 8X Read speed
* Create a CD-Rom at a maximum 24X Write speed
* Create a CD-RW at a maximum 16X Rewrite speed
* Play a CD-Rom at a maximum 24X Read speed

Additional Drives: DL DVD SuperMulti
Sound Support: High Definition (HD) Audio
Video Chipset Brand: NVIDIA
Video Chipset: GeForce Go 6100
Shared Video RAM (Max): 64 MB
Resolution: 1440 x 900
Display Size: 17.0 in
Display Type: Active Matrix LCD (TFT)
Port Connectors:

* 4 x USB 2.0
* 1 x Video - External display (VGA)
* 1 x Video - S-video (TV-out NTSC/PAL)
* 1 x Audio - Headphone/speaker/line-out with S/PDIF support
* 1 x Audio - Microphone-in
* 1 x Audio - Line-in
* 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet LAN
* 1 x RJ-11 Modem
* 1 x DC-in for AC adapter

Card Slots: 1 x Memory Stick
1 x Memory Stick PRO
1 x Secure Digital(SD)/MMC
1 x xD-Picture Card
1 x Type II / Type 1 PC Card
Network Support: Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)
Wireless Protocol: 802.11b
802.11g
Modem Speed: 56 Kbps
Input Devices: Keyboard
Touchpad
Battery Life (average): 2.0 Hours
Number of Batteries: 1
Installed Operating System: Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Microsoft Vista: Premium Ready
Included Software:

* Acer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, ePerformance Management)
* Acer GridVista™
* Acer Arcade™
* Acer Launch Manager
* Norton AntiVirus™ (OEM, not full-featured, version)
* Adobe® Reader®
* CyberLink® PowerProducer™ (OEM, not full-featured, version)
* NTI CD-Maker™ (OEM, not full-featured, version)

In the Box:

* 44W 4000mAh (6-cell) Lithium-ion battery pack
* 90W AC adapter

Regulatory Compliances:

* ACPI 2.0

Height: 1.6 in
Width: 15.8 in
Depth: 11.6 in
Weight: 8.1 lbs
Limited Warranty: 1 Year (12 Months)
Warranty Information:

* International Travelers Warranty