i get a blackberry & an ip phone. along with a couple of my own PCs, it's enough to get the job done.

free advertising for Target too :)

sounds great! though, the obvious advantage of an xbox / xbox 360 is that it's already under the TV to start with...

i'm expecting my access to be blocked in the next couple of minutes :(

but IE will still work :( help!

i have dual 24" at home, dual 19" at work. depending on my mood, i prefer one or the other. the wide space of the 24" can be surprisingly tiring for moving your eyes between.

Or you could get one of these - [www.amazon.com] - you don't have to use a VoIP gadget with it, I have it hooked up to my laser printer with a suitable Linksys power supply from ebay. perfecto, and dirt cheap!

perhaps i should install antivirus if i venture to Thailand then :)

@robot_kid: in hibernate mode, your system is off. no battery drain.

@thelastdestroyer: that's a great idea

Quality idea. Does something exist like this for Windows? It would be nice to have an app that controls what happens when i shut the lid based on various factors... AC connected, monitor connected, battery life left etc