Well, my work laptop (Lenovo T42) decided to die (video chip seems to
have died).

We had a spare T43 at work, and it was 'close enough'.  Put in the
hard drive, boot,
and install some new drivers.  Bullet avoided for now.

But, I need to get a new laptop.

It must run (or be able to run, if it does not come with it) Windows
XP Professional,
since many of the software packages I use do not run under Vista.

It must have a *REAL* serial port.  Not a USB <--> serial dongle.  I
work in embedded
software, and many things are still RS232.  USB will not work with too
much software.

The serial port can be on the dock (that's how it is on the T42 /
T43).  But it needs to
have a 16550A in there somewhere.

I'm open to brand and most everything else.

Thanks,
   Bill

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