Rodrik wants advice on a laptop

Rodrik is planning on buying a laptop and he needs advice on the model. How about the following from HP;

The Pavilion HDX, which will start at $2,999 and is expected July 25, includes an HD DVD reader and DVD burner as well as a 5-in-1 media card reader, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth and surround-sound speakers. The screen tilts slightly for easier viewing. The included HDTV tuner allows you to pull in HD channels over the air.

This configuration also includes 2 gigabytes of memory and a 240-gigabyte hard drive, enough for movies and games galore. There is even a removable remote control that lets you pick shows to watch and record as well as skip through music and video. The built-in battery will last about two hours on one charge

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Though I don't think it's ultra-portable.