are dual-core laptops available now? if so, is it ok to jump in, or should
wait? what are possibilities?

John A Grandy wrote:
A simple Google search will give you your answer as to if they are
available.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...oogle+Sear ch

As for jumping in now, who knows? Only you can decide what price you are
willing to pay to have the latest and greatest.

Kerry