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Mac Pro 12 core.... hey, it's what I use...

Be sure not to miss the next NYVS Live Lecture on April 27th at 7pm est, "Choosing the Right Equipment"

wow, thanks this is really helpful Kelly!

i was hoping someone would tell me the exzact computer i could get

First, you'll get a lot more bang for your buck if you purchase a desktop computer instead of a laptop. You'll pay a premium to have the identical specs in a laptop (power plus portability= $$).
Sony Vegas lists the minimum system requirements as:

Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit SP3, Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-bit SP2, or Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit.

2 GHz processor (multicore or multiprocessor CPU recommended for HD or stereoscopic 3D), 400 MB hard-disk space for program installation

1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)

OHCI-compatible i.LINK® connector/IEEE-1394DV card (for DV and HDV capture and print-to-tape)

USB 2.0 connection (for importing from AVCHD, XDCAM EX, NXCAM, or DVD camcorders)

Windows-compatible sound card

DVD-ROM drive (for installation from a DVD only)

Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only)

Supported DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW (for DVD burning only)

Supported BD-R/-RE drive (for Blu-ray Disc burning only)

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 (included on application disc)

Apple QuickTime 7.1.6 or later

Remember that these are the minimum requirements. So even though Sony recommends a 2 GHz processor, you'll likely need at least a 2.5 GHz one if you want to get anything done. And 1GB of ram isn't very much (which is why Sony recommends 2 GB of ram), but ram isn't that expensive and it's always a good idea to have as much as you can get).

I know that some PC users look for gaming laptops/ computers since they have a really robust video card.

Good luck, and let us know what you end up getting!