[linux-audio-user] Can you help me choose a laptop?

I am going to buy a new laptop, and I would like suggestions, recommendations, and anti-recommendations. I did check the archives first, and I found similar posts, but they're from 2002. I want one that is very linux compatible, and want to use it for audio (and video and openGL 3D acceleration as well?) I have no idea what laptops are capable of these days. Probably everything, for the right price. I am probably thinking in the range of $1200. Eventually I'll get external inputs and outputs for (multitrack?) audio (and video?). USB or firewire or whatever is good now. I could use recommendations on those, too. :-) I want to run an XP/linux dual boot, probably debian. Acoustically quiet would be nice, too. I currently have a Thinkpad 600E. I like that I can buy replacement parts on eBay and repair it myself when it breaks. I *don't* like that it has broken so many times. But I have always been able to fix it myself. My friend's Dell was not too difficult to repair, either. I've tried Libranet ("Debian based") and I like what I've experienced so far, though everything is dreadfully slow on my 600E. I don't mind trackpoints at all, but I've never used a touchpad long enough to like it, so I might just not know what I'm missing. I know there are a lot out there. I am wondering what experience you have with specific brands and models. I know about linux-on-laptops.com, but I am focusing on audio, so thought this would be a good place to ask. What laptops do you own and how do they fit the above qualifications?