Earl, thanks but you lost me a bit on the "entering the lyrics " part.
Your "only 5 tunes after 20 years" statement is kind of anxiety-generating -
If it's that tough, I don't necessarily HAVE to have any lyrics or chords showing on-screen, just the backing track playing after I click on a programmed song.
I could still refer to my "big book" for the infrequent lyric or chord I need to refer to now and then.

What is main reason for the "largest pak I can afford"? I thought my needs were fairly simple....more like what PRO offers ? Perhaps I am not reading the specs properly.

The other thing, folks, if I was to get a laptop JUST for BIAB programming performance, not for general computer use, what spec should I be going for ?
My local computer guy knows nothing of music applications.

Thanks again, everyone... sorry if I sound as obtuse as I feel....