Need Help Buying A Laptop

[IggyWH]

I'd like to think I'm a pretty computer savvy person. When it comes to laptops though, I don't know a damn thing. I never had the need for one or ever wanted one.

Lately though, my job has been taking me out of town every week leaving me without computer access. Most of the hotels I stay in have internet access but that does me no good without a laptop.

So help me find a laptop. I'd like to spend under $1000. Mainly going to use it for poker/other gambling but media/games is also possible. I run a website that I need to update from time to time... shouldn't really matter with anything but just throwing it out there.

Pretty much the only 2 things I know I'll need is a wireless card and mouse. So, does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks,
Iggy!