Since I have Dell desktop at work (and like it) I almost bought a new Dell laptop just a few weeks ago. Then a friend of mine convinced me for my purpose I would be farther ahead and save $$ by getting a recon IBM. Glad I did... it's a great machine and no worries about the above.
I'm at my office right now. When I get home... I'll check the details (I'm bad at remembering that stuff) and get back to you. Can also get name of place where my friend got it for me. I know it's Windows... and came pre-loaded with MSOffice, you know like Word, Outlook, etc, etc... also got wireless connection plug in etc...