[shorty_harris]

I'm getting a new notebook computer for work. I have a choice between a MacBook Pro and a Thinkpad (with XP Pro installed). I'm seriously considering the Mac, and running virtualization for any windows-only stuff.

I currently have an older Dell notebook running linux (originally came with Win2K).

[Vinnie]

I have a choice between a MacBook Pro and a Thinkpad (with XP Pro installed).

If you are just going to use it for work, assuming little graphics, It's a tossup.

But if you are going to use it for personal stuff also the Mac is really, really nice.

What sold me was a trip to the Apple store, then walking out and down the mall to the Dell kiosk.
One look at the Dells displays compared to the Mac sold me.

Mac

[Halfmanhalfamazing]

You can get some thinkpads w/ linux installed right from the OEM AFAIK.