I got a new laptop last week (took the desktop back for a refund – it wasn’t a negative-cashflow acquisition).  In case you’re interested, it’s the HP HDX 16 – the 1255ee version with the backlit keyboard, Blueray player, 4GB of RAM and 2.4 Ghz Core 2 Duo.  It’s a bit of a monster, but I was aiming for more of a desktop replacement than an ultra-mobile, so the size and weight was not a negative factor in the selection.  FWIW, I did consider a Macbook Pro 17″, which is... ... read more >>> boink.superatomic.com