Also, depends on how long, you are willing to ride out the prices! We are getting into the sale season on electronics. I've the IdeaPad Z580, was $500 at Staples. Think that was in February.

I wouldn't get a touchscreen, myself. They look nice and cool, but after using them day after day, at work, they lose sensitivity, after a time period.

Push aside you budget money, into an account, is my recommendation. And start shopping around, comparing, etc. THEN, when the time is RIGHT...and you know you've just got yourself a deal or a 'steal', go for it! Patience, is a virtue to have in tech shopping!