We are in the same position, and need a quick solution. I'm looking at Newegg's Lenovo Thinkpads (R61i and T61) at <$1K and the Dell Vostro/Latitude D630 choices at the $600/850 levels.
Costco has some HP's as well, roughly the same level. The $$ is fine across the board--I wanted quick feelings about the models... are thinkpads simply superior build-wise and so are the best choice, or...? I recognize that this could start a flameware--it's not the intent, though. Honest thoughts are welcome. Cheers, Kenward -- In a completely rational society, the best of us would aspire to be _teachers_ and the rest of us would have to settle for something less, because passing civilization along from one generation to the next ought to be the highest honor and the highest responsibility anyone could have. - Lee Iacocca -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]