You might look at a Lenovo ThinkPad T500 if the cost is within reach. They have been running some really great deals lately. I think you would like the extra real estate that a 15.4" unit with WSXGA+ (1680x1050) would offer for your development tools. I just bought one of these but had to give it to my daughter. 50+ year-old eyes and the WSXGA+ do not mix well. I switched back to WXGA.