This notebook rocks. Time from boot to Ubuntu Linux 20 minutes. Time to correct my mistake in giving that other OS to much space, another 20 minutes (I just reinstalled). Number of hardware issues, zero. Yes, you read that right, everything worked, and that is a testament to the hard working Linux kernel developers. Great job guys.

Specifications

CPU: Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz
RAM: 2GB
HD: 120GB 7200RPM SATA
LCD: 12.1"
chipset: Intel 965GM
Batteries: 2200mAH
3 USB 2.0 ports and 1 Firewire port and 1.3 Mpixel webcam

Price: $1438 with 3 year mail-in warranty. Free 2 day fedex shipping.

Need to tune the power saving, battery life appears to be about 2 hours or less given the work load that I've placed on the laptop. I can live with that since I'm not going to be out in the field a lot with this.