[geeks] Looking for small-form-factor laptop

[Sridhar Ayengar]

Bill Bradford wrote:
> On Sun, Jan 07, 2007 at 06:03:32PM -0600, Lionel Peterson wrote:
>>> (of course, I know this means "used" - anybody got something around?)
>> Used, first-gen Intel iBook?
> 
> There are no intel iBooks, just the Macbook (still $800+ for a 
> refurb) and the MacBook Pro.
> 
> She can't use an iBook G4, as whatever it will be has to run Windows
> XP.

I would suggest looking for an IBM Thinkpad A31p.  Surprisingly capable 
machine.  Even has two hot-swap drive bays.

And it comes with the ubiquitous XP license.

Peace...  Sridhar