[CS-FSLUG] Notebook computers

[N. Thompson]

This summer I'm planning on getting a job (already sent a resume to Future 
shop) and one of the things I'm considering saving up for is a Notebook 
computer.

Mostly what I'm looking for to begin with is something between medium and low 
end, I'd preffer something small and portable as I'd probably end up carrying 
it around the house. I have no intentions of bringing it outside except when 
going on vacations away from home (I enjoy travelling but it doesn't happen 
often :-) ).

Most of what's available here ranges between CAD $1200 - $2000, once in a 
while they have Mac's and I've noticed the 12" iBook to be the ideal size. 
I've also got the option of ordering something with Linux preinstalled and 
since the iBook seems rather expensive I might do that as I also need to set 
some money aside for my post secondary education and future versions of SUSE 
Linux.

I'm looking for input on what would be convenient and affordable (not going 
over $1500 CAD) it shouldn't be expensive to maintain and it should be able 
to run SUSE Linux (or maybe MacOS X assuming I decide to go with a Mac), also 
it absolutely must have a free C++ compiler and a Free copy of Qt available 
(that counts out Windows, not sure about MacOS X).

Right now I'm not even sure I'll get a job this summer but I'm hopefull.