I am also considering getting a laptop. Is there a good place to get one online? Scot, where did you get your ThinkPad? -Tim -- Timothy D. Wilson "A little song, a little dance, University of MN, chem. dept. a little seltzer down your wilson@chem.umn.edu pants." -Chuckles the Clown Phone: (612) 625-9828 as eulogized by Ted Baxter