Hi all the sifuu's here. currently planning to buy a lappie and i would like to ask for opinion as i dun wanna ends up with something i dun like but stuck with it. here goes.

1. Brand. - any reputable brands
2. Budget. - rm 2k
3. Specs. - not looking for a monster machine, but just a multi-tasker on work and entertainment. can run photoshop, good video capabilities. internet and movies.
4. Size. - preferably 14"

Note - i like to test softwares and apps but not really into gaming. online easy gaming just for fun. dunno wether intel GPU is sufficient or not.
planning to buy a C2D as it's cheaper but afraid that it cant keep up with time as i plans that this lappie gonna stick with for a while.
or should i opted for i3 or i5? as most that i can see are bove rm2k not being kedekut but i'm just looking for a good for value but not sacrificing the performance.

sorry if i ask too much or asks wrongly since i'm a noob and there's seems too much models and i'm confused.

All is greatly appreciated.

Thanx for the recommendations. Just to add that photoshop is only for hobby and not a priority. BTW, is it too late now to get a Core 2 Duo as it seems to get cheaper.

Cheers