New Laptop Question, Is This A Good Deal?

[GoHeels]

Hey guys, Im looking to get a new laptop but I really know nothing about how to pick one out or how good something is for the price. I can get the following through my school, or could go elsewhere, I guess Best Buy or something. Basically I play poker and do internet and school projects (excel, word, powerpoint.) I also occasionally watch DVDs when I am on the go, but not often. My current notbook cant handle more than 3 tables with pokertracker etc going so I def. need an upgrade. How does the one in the middle look? Or other suggestions, especially with thanksgiving sales going on? One thing I really like and would like to have is the finger touchpoint mouse thing (the one in the middle of the keyboard, not the touchpad)

Thanks a lot for any help.