so how about a new laptop?
how about 2?
1 from the new job, complete with port replicator (does someone own hte patent on the term docking station?)
IBM Thinkpad A21p

1 for me, myself, and I for home and family use
Dell Inspiron 8100

Sweet.
Initial impression is that I like them both, but I'll post more comments as I come to a better opinion.

first week at a new yab (that's bostonese for job you the uninitiated).
all strangely familar, as I got hired by a place I used to consult.
and 2 other guys from SAPE headed over here as well.
of the people I know from the last lay-off, we are the first to be placed, and the only ones I know to be placed.

in less weighty news, I have been drooling over the Treo device from Handspring (all gadgets in one, cool)
but as usual, sounds like version 1, named the 180, doesn't live up to the hope nor hype it inspired.