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Look for a laptop with an nVidia Quadro Fx M graphics chipset, as this will make it run more smoothly.
http://www.nvidia.com/page/quadrofx_family.html
Select an XP 32 bit operating system as this will use less resource than Vista
Get 2-4 GB Ram so you don’t need to use virtual memory
Look for a high res screen, nothing less than 1280X1024, easier on the eyes.
Choose as fast a CPU as your budget will allow.
Have a look at Dell’s Precision mobile range, they can be expensive but you might be able to pick up an older model 2nd hand.
http://www.dell.com/us/en/highered/notebooks/Dell-Precision-Mobile-Workstations/cp.aspx?refid=precn_m&s=hied&cs=RC956904