I think it might give you a little trouble with a laptop,
but I also believe that if you go to options & make it so
you dont use the avatars then it might work just fine.
If I'm in 3 or more games I turn off the avatars.
This keeps it from over loading graphic use witch may cause a slight
skip or freeze at another table.
I run allot of programs as I play, such as videos, movies, other games, web sites, downloads & a few other things every day.
I never have had any problems on my pc by doing so.
So let me know how it gos for you on your laptop please.
For the most part, I think its a nice site.
Small fields & lots of games all day.
Cheers !