G'day folks,

Just a quick question on laptops/notebooks being used by others out there
as Linux workstations.  Basically, which brands/models have people tried
and are happy with?

I've been looking at the HP Omnibook XE3L, and some basic research tells me
that I should be able to get everything (X, networking, etc.) going (with a
bit of effort - but, then, nothing comes easy).  Is anybody else out there
using this beast?

If anybody wants to recommend a different model, I'd be interested in any
opinions.  My requirements are:
	>= 14.1" TFT (active matrix of course)
	>= 128MB RAM
	>= 10GB HDD
	Simultaneous internal FDD and CD
	Onboard or PCMCIA 10/100Mb Ethernet
	"Touchpad" mouse - not one of those "stick pointers"
	Low cost (I'm a cheap sod)

Nice things to have as well:
	Onboard 56Kb/s modem (preferrably FAX capable)
	USB port(s)
	Inbuilt speakers (which implies onboard audio)

CPU performance is not an issue - I intend the box to be a carry-around
workstation with easy connection to client networks, not a development
machine or server platform of any kind.

Any comments/suggestions would be welcome.

Ciao.

Daniel Baldoni
LcdS Pty. Ltd.