Hi

Remote Desktop works--but it's not fast. It's OK for quick log ins to help an end user (the way I used it) or an emergency change setting, but not for real use. In fact, I think it's perhaps even a little slower than using Timbucktoo.

As for what to buy, I've been buying laptops since the 180. You can use it a desk of you want (there are a number of stands and docking stations that make it more desklike) and if you get a PowerBook you can use an external monitor. That way, you have the desktop and the laptop. And as fast as they're getting, it'sgetting to the point that unless you're doing rendering or digitizing, I'm not sure you really, on a daily basis, get that much from the speed.