[dennisw]

http://www.dell.com/home/laptops#subcats=&navla=51800~0~1932545&navidc=Operating%20System&navValc=Ubuntu%20Linux&a=51800~0~1932545

15” Inspiron laptop w Ubuntu is $514 now

[Tribune7]

I got a great deal on the Dell, and it is a neat little machine. You have a very good point in that most people don't need to be anywhere the top of the line (or the middle) for what they do.