About me:

Graduating college next spring
May do traveling

What I need:

Average amount of memory space
CD/RW, USB port, headphone port, microphone, maybe video
MS Office Pro
Internet
Speed
Portability

What I am considering (and won't consider others):

1. new ASUS smaller sized laptop and a portable external hard drive
2. new (after they lower their prices) or refurbished/used Macbook/Macbook White

My budget:
Under $1,000, maybe additional money if I sell my current gigantic, wide screen monster of a Compal HEL81 laptop.

What are your opinions? Thanks so much!