[ltp] Best laptop for Linux

[Phil Shotton]

I'm writing this on my trusty old T60p, brought out of retirement after 
a 2-year switch to a Macbook Pro. I've recently trashed the Macbook and 
need a replacement - I won't be going Mac again, even after 2 years I 
find the idiosyncratic keyboard, the poor quality apps, and the lack of 
openness to be a major headache.

So now I'm asking the ltp fraternity, what's the best Linux laptop at 
the moment. I love my T60p, but it's old and slow. I need something that 
has good CPU power and high-res screen (I develop software so need 
compilation speed and screen clarity). I also want good Linux support 
without messing around - the T60p has the Atheros wifi chipset which is 
a pain, and I want good graphics without proprietary drivers.

Doesn't have to be a Thinkpad, but I'm impressed with the build quality 
of the machines I've had in the past.

Must be light, powerful, good screen, preferably illuminated keyboard 
(best thing about the Mac Pro), very Linux compatible, large ram, good 
cpu, big disk, robust. I don't care about widescreen but nice to have if 
everything else in place.

Thanks in advance for all your comments, and a Happy New Year to all.

Cheers
Phil