First, you can use a "thumb drive" or flash drive on essentially any computer with a USB port. I would really suggest looking at Best Buy, Circuit City, MicroCenter, or other computer stores online rather than looking to buy direct from the manufacturer. They will sell everything at full list price as opposed to the retailers who sell for less. I was just glancing at laptops on Best Buy's website and upon a quick scan, this one looks to be a pretty good deal...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1203815723334