CoolP wrote on May 31^st, 2012 at 12:05pm:

As said, I think the new system will run FSX better than your old one either way, Nick. If the budget limits you to a smaller model, there's no problem. Some 64 bit OS is vital, some 8gb of RAM are cool and the disk will also fit. Some i7 would be 'la crème' (and help on fps), but you are right, they may not sell them cheaply. Do you have a joystick or yoke or something by the way?

Yes, I do. I have a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro. Also I have a small folding table where I put my laptop, and a rocking chair  ;) I just move the table, computer, and yoke all as one when I want to. I like the portability of a laptop, because sometimes we'll go visit family for a week or so, (and of course I'll want to fly during that week). Sometime I'll just grab my laptop, and fly a quick traffic pattern or something while we're on the highway!  ;D