i'm a singapore uni engineering freshie whose hometown is JB.. i need some advice on choosing a notebook computer which suit me the most

Acer TM6292 (New!)
Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300
(2GHz, 4MB Level 2 Cache, 800MHz FSB);
1GB DDR2 667 RAM (one slot left);
Intel GM965 Express Chipset;
160GB SATA Hard Disk with Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection);
DVD Super Multi Double-Layer Drive (DVD+/-RW) ;
12.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD [Wide Screen] (1280 x 800);
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100 with up to 358MB of Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 (8MB of dedicated system memory, up to 358MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft DirectX 9 and DirectX 10;
Integrated Acer CrystalEye 0.3 Megapixel webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite technology;
PC Card Slot (Type II);
USB 2.0 x 3;
IEEE 1394;
Fast infrared (FIR) port;
S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) Port;
Built-in V.92 modem;
Built-in 10/100/1000Mbps LAN;
Built-in Intel Pro/Wireless 4965AGN;
Built-in BlueTooth 2.0+EDR;
5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS-Pro), xD-Picture Card;
Integrated Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Reader;
Touchpad;
Intel High Definition Audio Support;
Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers;
Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones;
Windows Vista Business;
Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium;
Microsoft Office 2007 Standard;
Notebook Carrying Case, Wireless Optical Mouse.
2.1 kg (with 6-cell battery and optical drive).
Up to 4 hours depending on usage;
[3 years On-Campus Warranty (include parts and labor) and 1-year International Travellers Warranty (carry-in only)]


it cost S$1816.86SGD (RM4096++)

Notes:
[24Jul07] Promotion: Add one piece of 1GB DDR2 667 RAM at S$59 w/o GST. (The tender price of 1GB is S$240). Valid from 30Jul07 to 08Aug07.
it's the details and specs of the ACER notebook which is going on sale at my uni matri fair..
izit supposed to be a good deal for me this mechanical engineering undergraduate??
is adding one piece of 1GB DDR2 667 RAM at 59SGD worthy??
what is the problem i gotta deal with if i purchase ACER notebook computer? and any solution for them?
what PC accessories is necessary if i buy this ACER notebook??

or i should wait for CS PIKOM PC FAIR to get a more decent notebook?? i always online chatting , listening to musics, videos streaming , searching info or stuffs ,do some photo editing
my budget is <RM4k

thx for any suggestion provided...