Dell has an Inspiron version of their Latitude D600 now that is pretty reasonable for a lightweight notebook. I believe it is the Inspiron 600m. It's under 5 pounds and around an inch thick.
I've had good luck with Dells and for a notebook, I'd never recommend bargain shopping. Stick with the big brands because they are generally not serviceable without a trip back to the factory if they break.
I tend to tote everything but the kitchen sink in my computer bag anyway, so strolling thru the airport with a desktop replacement notebook that weighs 10 pounds doesn't bother me. I forget which number mine is, but it's an Inspiron that was loaded and top of the line when I bought it last year. I tend to only get about 3 years out of a notebook as I use it more than I do the desktop. Wireless has totally spoiled me.
Dickinbush has the original Sony Picturebook, which is the predecessor to the TR series....that thing is freaking tiny and seems to do the job for him just fine for just being able to get online for email and surfing while on the road.
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