Additional specifications for my laptop:

Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2
1GB RAM
Intel Dual Core 1.7 GHz processor
Intel Media Accelerator 950
Direct X 9 sound card
Direct X 9 graphics card
70GB Hard Disk (54Gb free)
DVD/CD-Rom Drive

Does anyone know of any editing software that will fit these specifications. By the way over the next few days I am going to try Nikosony's advice about downloading the free trials.

Thanks
Pete