I am thinking of getting this laptop with the following specs:
Toshiba Satellite M300-034 Laptop
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Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo processor
Processor Speed: 2.0GHz
Memory: 2GB + 2GB DDR2 (800 MHz)
Hard Drive: 250GB (5400 RPM); Serial-ATA hard disk drive
CD-DVD Drive: DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats
Graphics Chipset: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 using HyperMemory technology
Video Memory: 256MB
Display: 14.1†Wide XGA TFT with TruBrite
Network Capable: 10/100 integrated Ethernet LAN
Ports: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adaptor (SDHC Card, xD picture card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multi Media Card), 3 USB 2.0 w/ Sleep and Charge capability, e-SATA, RJ11, RJ45, external microphone port, headphone port, S/P DIF, HDMI-CEC
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
Dimensions: 334(W) x 242(D) x 32.7/37.5 (H) mm
Weight: 5.15lbs
Warranty: 1-Year Limited
* Bluetooth v2.1+EDR
* 56K Data/Fax Modem
* Integrated Web Camera for Video over IP
* Integrated microphone for Voice over IP
Is it worth it for the price?
I need it for school mainly, but I would like to install my Sims 2 game along with all the expansion packs if possible. Is the graphics card capable of running this game? Would it work for the upcoming Sims 3 game?
Also, if you have any laptops to recommend, that would be great! I am looking for a 13 - 14 inch laptop under 0.

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A 250 Gb hard drive may be overkill if you dont install tons of games, videos/video clips, mp3s.
I have a 200Gb hard drive, and I used less than 80 even after installing my games and things (inluding 3000+ mp3s)
The RAM (memory) is good. I'm not super familiar with processor info, though.