Leo asks about X300. So here’s a few things about it. I like the X300, the centrino wireless is much more responsive than the external wireless card. Compared to the much bigger/powerful D600 it replaces, I don’t feel it is underpowered at all. Especially after the memory was upgraded from 256MB to 640MB (very important). Very nice size and functionality. I think Thinkpad are all solid machines, but I just like the look and feel of the magnesium alloy case much more than the black rubber from IBM.
The only thing I miss about the D600 is the S-video output, not found on the docking station for X300, also missing is the DVI connector (that’s OK though, unless you have a high-end HDTV).
Leo – if you do decide to go with big blue though, you should try to hook up with an IBM employee (I know a few if you don’t) to get the 20% employee discount. Nobody knows anybody works for Dell (or Apple, for that matter, darn it!) though.
Oh, I’m flattered that you start a new post to discuss this.
I do know someone who has IBM EPP and I’m still waiting for better deals:) If the price remains high, I’ll probably go for a X300. Thank you very much. 
btw: Is the docking station included when you buy an X300?
I think so. Without the docking station you can’t have any optical (CD/DVD) drive.
Thanks
Where do you hold your website by the way? I see you also have your own domain. Is that expensive? 
I’m hosting the website on my own Linux box. It is not expensive to have your own domain. I got it for only $30 a year. There’re places to sell it cheap. You have to also register for a DNS service (you can get it free) so that it can update the binding of your IP address (especially if you don’t have a static/permanent IP address) to your domain.