CS4 requirements are here:

http://www.adobe.com/products/photos...?promoid=DRHXB

here's the graphics requirement:

1,024x768 display (1,280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card


pretty basic requirements, if you stay away from the really low end laptops, you'll be ok, I'd think. The low end ones would probably still run it, but you wouldn't be too thrilled with the performance, most likely.

P, she said she didn't want a mac. Give it up. There are plenty of PC's that are really nice, let's just help her get one, ok?