I have tried to build a linux laptop for my test purpose. No Sucess at all. That seem to be the hard disk of my old laptop not working. Moreover, there are display and screen resolution issues. I can't get fixed. OK. The solutions I got my main PC is quite pwoerful it can handle the virtual machine. Thus, I tried VWMare workstation. That is very good. It is stable. Because that is virtualized, so no problems on drivers. My Ubuntu supports the VWMave virtual hardware!

I bought an ASUS F9S Laptop. AUD$1495. The price is a fair. The laptop came with two batteries ,mouse  and laptop bag. Moreover, it is light and reasonable performance. That is all around fair deal.

I am looking for a laptop. I don't want a big. Moreover, my price range must  be less than $1.5K. I found Asus F9S is the best target as this moment. Light, less than 2Kg, 2Ghz CPU and 2GB ram, that looks ok for me.

Next Week, CeBit will be held in Sydney.

http://www.cebit.com.au/

This is a 9-Inch version! 

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/04/asus-9-inch-eee-pc-now-with-living-pixels/