Not exactly what you asked for, but I have a 2ghz ASUS notebook onsale in this forum for $500 shipped w/ all the fixings -- the price might be right.
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=850129
I am selling this great desktop replacement notebook that has served me quite well. I built a new desktop, and no longer use this notebook. This system would be great as a space-saving server or desktop replacement. I have kept it in very good condition.
Asking: $500 shipped OBO
Specs...
Has anyone successfully hooked up the Audigy 2 ZS with the Sonata front panel? I found a little diagram and it worked for my headphone's speakers, but the microphone doesn't work. Anyone know the correct pin placement for the mic?
The review was fairly evenheaded, though a "christian rating" is a little much. I have seen much worse from more extreme Christian websites.
Also, I snooped around and saw they just put up a Half-Life 2 review -- they gave it pretty good ratings: 4 of 5 christian rating (only slightly...
If he can wait, he'd be best waiting until ATI lets the x850s out and all their pricing changes. Whether they actually will have supply that one can purchase, remains to be seen.