Originally Posted by Tux|Ace

if you are looking at a HP laptops, id recommend the dv1000 series. I got a dv1420us. It has a Centrino Processor ( 1.6 MHz ), 512 RAM ( upgradeable), 100 GB, DVD burner, decent enough graphics card, has wireless, and LAN. Battery life roughly 2 hours 30 mins. It is a wide screen laptop. However, if you want a decent HP you have to shell out roughly 1000 - 1500. Unless you buy a second hand one or if you are not looking for potability ( meaning you dont care about the weight of the laptop). I wish you luck finding a decent laptop for less than 1000.

However, when i tried installing SuSe on to the laptop, I had some difficulties getting the wireless, and lan to work. You may have better luck.