FYI, you can now get X, T, R, and Z ThinkPad models with Core 2 Duo. Not too many (e.g. there's a single T -- a T60p with 2.33 Core 2 Duo), but they finally exist. The full model list also includes 3 "Linux-ready" models -- two T60 and a T60p -- with no pre-installed software at all. Not sure whether they're actually cheaper. :) Thanks, Aaron