Ok, I guess I'm in.

Sent in an order to Xotic for this:
1x FORCE 3295 ( COMPAL HEL80 ) [Intel Centrino DUO+ 15.4" WXGA+Fingerprint Reader+nVidia 7600 256MB+WIFI+More]
- Display: 15.4" WSXGA "Matte" Screen (1680
- Arctic Silver: None Standard
- Dead Pixel Policy: Standard Dead Pixel Policy
- Processor: Intel Core 2 DUO 2.0GHz (T7200)
- Video Card: 256MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce
- External Monitor Video Adapter: None Standard
- Ram: ~ 1,024MB DDR2 667 PC2 5300 (1 S
- Exterior Finish: Standard Finish
- Bay 1 Media Drive: 8X DVD/24X10X24 CDRW Combo Drive
- Primary Hard Drive: ~ 40GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA 150)
- Floppy Drive: None Standard
- Memory Card Reader: Internal 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/
- Camera: Built in 1.3Megapixel Camera
- TV Tuner: None Standard
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster Compatible 3D Audi
- Speaker Systems: Integrated System Speakers - Inc
- Network & Modem: 10/100/1000 Network Card & 56K R
- Wireless Network: Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 394
- Wireless Network Accessories: None Standard
- Bluetooth: None Standard
- Case: Carying Case Optional (Select if
- Battery: Smart Li-ON Battery Pack - Inclu
- AC Adapter: 110/220V 120W Auto Switching AC
- Car Adapter: None Standard
- Port Replicator: None Standard
- Security Lock: None Standard
- External Monitor: None Standard
- Fingerprint Reader: Integrated Fingerprint Reader
- Optional Mouse: None Standard
- Notebook Cooler: None Standard
- Operating System: None Standard - Drivers & Utilit
- Office Software: None Standard
- Software Bundle: None Standard
- Warranty: 3 Year Labor 1 Year Parts Warran
- Shipping: UPS Ground U.S Shipping

That should get the job done, especially after I swap in my 80GB 7200rpm drive and add the other GB of RAM.

Does anyone know of a docking station for the HEL-80?

 

well, it doesn't have a docking station port sort of thing... I've just been using a usb hub for that purpose.

Congrats on the purchase!

 

You generally need to go with business laptops for a docking station.

I have also been using a USB thumb hub instead. I have my keyboard, mouse, and printer all plugged into the hub. Works wonderfully and is quite cheap.

 

Maybe I'll go with a standard KVM setup so I can use it through either my Dell 2405 or the Sony 19". I'd likely have better luck on the Sony.

 

Sorry for breezing through this if you already answered this... but what about a software solution like synergy?

http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/

 

Bookmarked. I like the looks of that. Actually, though, I was considering just using a second input on either of the screens and just pressing the selector button. I'll look into this software soon.

BTW, doesn't the "noobie" title seem kinda funny for a guy who's 31 yo and has 4 home-built water-cooled desktops It's obviously been quite some time since I joined a new forum.

 

The program is pretty nice for letting you map networked computers on any platform together off a single host keyboard and mouse. I personally have it running on 3 systems currently, 2 windows/linux and 1 pure windows. Just be careful with a video switch lowering performance or quality output in your devices.