On 18 February 2011 16:39, shawn wilson <ag4ve.us@gmail.com> wrote: > <Snip> > > as some have mentioned in this thread, even some of the "Thinkpad"s are sold > with cheaper keyboards and other hardware. but, if you read some reviews, > spend a little (~$1k should do imo), you'll end up with a solid portable. > 1,000 USD doesn't count as ``a little'' to all of us! We aren't all well-paid American programmers. ;-)