# The Satellite U305-S5097 notebook includes: 13.3"-diagonal widescreen WXGA (1280 x 800) TruBrite LCD screen
# Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor T2130 operating at 1.86GHz
# 1MB L2 cache
# Up to 533MHz frontside bus
# 1.0GB of PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory, upgradable to 4.0GB
# 160GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive
# DVD SuperMulti drive with Double Layer support (reads/writes DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, DVD±R Double Layer, CD-R/RW)
# Atheros® 802.11b/g wireless LAN
# 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN port
# 56K V.92 modem
# 3 USB 2.0 ports
# 1 FireWire (IEEE 1394) port
# Webcam and microphone, built into LCD bezel
# 5-in-1 memory card reader (reads SD, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, xD-Picture Card)
# ExpressCard™ slot: supports ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34
# Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with from 8MB to 251MB of shared memory (dynamically allocated)
# Windows-compatible audio with built-in stereo speakers; headphone output jack and microphone input jack
# Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (5200 mAh)
# Dimensions: 1 5/16"H x 12 1/5"W x 8 9/10"D
# Weight: 4.6 lbs

# The Satellite U205-S5057 notebook includes: 12.1"-diagonal widescreen WXGA (1280 x 800) TruBrite LCD screen
# Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5500 operating at 1.66GHz
# 2MB L2 cache
# Up to 667MHz frontside bus
# 1.0GB of PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM memory
# 160GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive
# Fingerprint reader for biometric password protection
# DVD SuperMulti drive with Double Layer support (reads/writes DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, DVD±R Double Layer, CD-R/RW)
# Intel Pro/Wireless 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g) wireless LAN
# 10/100Base-T Ethernet port
# 56K V.92 software modem
# 3 USB 2.0 ports
# 1 FireWire (IEEE 1394) port
# 1 PC Card slot: supports Type I/Type II PC Card
# 5-in-1 memory card reader: reads SD, MMC, xD, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro; supports SDIO
# Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with from 8MB to 196MB of shared memory (dynamically allocated)
# Windows-compatible audio; stereo speakers; headphone output jack and microphone input jack
# 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery (4700 mAh)
# Case construction: magnesium alloy and polycarbonate ABS
# Dimensions: 1 3/8"H x 11 4/5"W x 8 7/8"D
# Weight: 4.1 lbs

If price is not a factor, definitely the 2nd one.

Much better processor (faster & uses less electricity, IIRC) & same number of pixels on the screen.

I like the larger screen size of Computer 1 and it seems to support more graphics memory. That would sway my decision over Computer 2. However, I like Computer 2 due to the better processor and having a PC Card slot vs. the Express Card slot in Computer 1. Personally, I really don't care about the built in web cam in Computer 1 nor the Fingerprint reader in Computer 2 so that doesn't figure into my decision.

My old notebook had a 12" and it was great, but it wasn't a widescreen. The 12" widescreens are too small for me personally, but it's a matter of personal preference really. I would say to go to a store and play around with a 12" model to see if you like it. If you do I'd go with computer 2, otherwise Computer 1.

Don't forget, that free laptop deal in IRD is still going :-)