Hi, I'm used to building my own desktops but am taking the laptop plunge- which of the 3 listed here is best? (not knowing much about the brands)
 
Asus F5R-AP214C
AUD$1150
Specifications  
•    Processor & Cache Memory  Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2130 1.86GHz
•    Operating System Genuine Windows® Vista™ Home Premium
•    Main Memory 1GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM
•    Display 15.4" WXGA (Glare-Type)
•    Hard Disk Drive 160GB 5400rpm 2.5" 9.5mm SATA HDD +TPM
•    Optical Drive 8x DVD Super-Multi with Dual Layer support
•    Card Reader One built-in card reader support MMC/ SD /MS (4 in 1)
•    Communications 56K S/W modem (MDC type)
10/100 Mbps LAN built-in]
Integrated 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth module v2.0+EDR
•    Web Camera 1.3MP CMOS Web Camera
•    Audio Built-in Azalia compliant audio chip
SoundBlaster Pro Compatible
Build-in stereo speakers
•    Interface VGA Port (D-Sub 15)
One Headphone-out jack (WO/SPDIF)
One Microphone-in jack
One RJ11 Modem jack for phone line
One RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert
4 USB 2.0 ports
•    Battery Li-Ion 49 WHrs (6 cells: 4400mAh, 3S2P)
Run-Down life: >3 hr
•    AC Adapter Output: 19V DC, 3.42A, 65W
Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
•    Dimension & Weight  365~367 x 262 x 27( front)~35(rear)mm
2.65Kg (6 cell battery)
•    Supplied Accessories Optical Mouse + Carrying bag
•    Warranty & e-support 2-year limited global hardware warranty
1-year battery pack warranty
On-line problem resolution through web interface (BIOS, Driver update)
OS (Microsoft Windows XP) install/uninstall consultation
Bundled software install/uninstall consultation
ASUS software supporting
 
 
Acer Notebook Extensa 5620-1A1G12Mi Intel C2D T5250 1.5GHz/2x512Mb/120Gb/DVD±RW/15.4"WXGA/XPP  
AUD$1160
*Microsoft Windows XP Pro  
*Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5250 (1.5GHz, 1M cache, 533MHz)  
*2 x 512MB DDR-II SDRAM 667MHz – expandable to 4096MB  
*120GB 5400RPM SATA HDD  
*DVD Super-Multi Dual Layer drive  
*15.4” WXGA Widescreen CrystalBrite,  
*Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 up to 384MB  
*5-in-1 Card Reader(SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD)  
*Intel PRO/Wireless 3945a/b/g with SignalUp technology  
*Integrated Bluetooth  
*Integrated Webcam  
*1 x 1394 Port  
*1x10/100/1000 LAN port  
*4 x USB 2.0 ports  
*1 x Modem port  
*1 x External display (VGA) port  
*1 x Type II PC Card slot  
*1 x S-video TV out port  
*6-cell Lithium Ion Battery  
*1 year pickup & return + 1 year International Travelers warranty
 
 
 
BenQ JoyBook A52V02 Intel CD T2250 1.73GHz/512Mb/80G/DVD±RW/15.4"WXGA/VHBasic
 
AUD$999
•  Model: A52V02  
•  Processor: Intel® Core™ Duo  T2250  
•  Chipset: ATI® RC415MD  
•  Memory: DDRII 512MB (max to 2.0GB), 2 Memory Slots  
•  HDD: 80GB (5400RPM - SATA)  
•  Optical Drive: 8x DVD-DUAL with Double Layer support  
•  Graphics Card: ATI Radeon® Xpress 200M  
•  Video Memory: Shared (max. to 128MB)  
•  Display: 15.4" WXGA (1280x800)  
•  Operating System: Genuine Windows®  Vista™ Home Basic  
•  Battery: 4-cell Lithium-Ion Battery, 29.6Whr (2000mAh)
Warranty: 2 years (1st year global warranty, 2nd year Australia wide)
 
 
MSI PR600 Intel C2D T7300 2.0GHz/1G/120G/ DVDRW/15.4"WXGA/VHPremium
AUD$1249
MSI MegaBook PR600,  
15.4" Glare WXGA (1280 x 800) ACV Display,  
Intel T7300 2GHz CPU,  
1GB DDR2 RAM,  
120GB SATA HDD,  
Intel GMA X3100 Graphics Card,  
Wireless 802.11b/g,  
Intel GM965 + ICH8-M Chipset,  
Dual Layer DVD-RW, Bluetooth,  
MMC/SD/MS/MS Pro 4-in-1 Card Reader,  
Dual Layer DVD-RW , 1 VGA Output, 1 x S-Video Output, 1 x PC Card (PCMCIA) slot, 1 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port, 1 x Modem port, 1 x IEEE1394,  
1.3 MegaPixel Webcam,  
4 x USB2.0, Headphone Out,  
Microphone In, Li-Ion 6 cell battery,  
Windows Vista Home Premium,  
Microsoft Windows Live One Care (Anti-virus Protection, Firewall, Spamfilter and Backup), Microsoft Office 2007 60-Day Free Trial,  
2-year pick-up and delivery warranty (call 1300 669 260)
 

go for MSI one it has the fastest processor. but if u must have a larger hdd like 160 then go for Asus F5R-AP214C

The MSI gets my vote.

I say MSI as well, go for the best CPU and GPU and then LCD and Chassis, HDD and Memory can be upgraded later.

Cheers peoples, MSI was my pick, but the computer shop person selling all the above said to keep away from MSI, confusing-  
 
Any idea about MSI's quality?

What's your price range?

"HardwareBoss" said
"What's your price range?"
 
upto $1300, looking for something good for 'Adobe Prem Pro' and general use of course
 

The plot thickens, added to the above 4 is:
 
Processor: AMD Turion 64Bit X2 (2.0GHz)
Storage: 120GB HDD
Optical Drive: DVD-Burner (Dual Layer)
Screen: 15.4inch WXGA
Video: 512MB ATI X1300 Graphics (128mb dedicated + 384mb shared)
Connectivity: Wireless, 56K Modem, 10/100 LAN
Built in Devices: Bluetooth, Card Reader, USB, Built in Mic, Inbuilt Webcam
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Warranty: 12 Months Manufacturer
Category: Mainstream
Memory: 2 GB DDR2 RAM

without a doubt the core 2 duo will blow the turion out of the water in rendering time, especially if you plan on using a lot of effects in premiere or after effects.
 
i would imagine battery life is also a big point with mobile editing

definitely ^^^ , that MSI is alot better

definitely ^^^ , that MSI is alot better

Sweet! choice is made then! thanks for all replies.