So I think I'm going to order my laptop within the next 2 days, because there's a $55 rebate that is only valid for purchases in the next 2 days.  If I miss it, then my parents are paying $55 more.

 

HP Pavilion dv9500t

Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 (2.2GHz/4MB L2 Cache)

17.0" WSXGA+ Brightview Widescreen (1680x1050)

4GB GeIL DDR2 667 PC2 5300 RAN(2 DIMM)

511MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS

HP Imprint (Radiance) + Webcam + Microphone + Fingerprint Reader

Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network w/Bluetooth

200GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (100GB x 2)

LightScribe DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer

HP Expresscard TV Tuner for Windows Vista Notebook

High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit

Logitech G5 Mouse

Altec Lansing XT1W USB-Powered Portable Speaker

 

Regularly, including shipping, that setup costs $2546.95.  After a student discount of a total of $128.28 on everything except the RAM, speakers, and mouse, and after a total of $205 in rebates, it's costing $2213.67.  That's pretty good for all of this.  I can't wait.