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>>>>> 1. I heard the 380D's DSTN is almost typical TFT standard. Any owner willing to testify? <<<<< A friend of mine owns a 365 with DSTN screen and although it is not bad I find that TFT screens are still superior. (I saw a 380 with a DSTN screen and the display looked the same as on a 365.) One can often read the argument that "a DSTN screen is fine if you mainly do word processing" but I disagree to some extent, at least as far as long typing sessions are concerned. I find myself fiddling with the contrast control too often when using my friend's computer and scrolling through a document is impossible. On the other hand, if you don't spend long hours looking at the display and if money is an important issue for you, a DSTN screen might be okay. My friend certainly doesn't regret his purchase. >>>>> 3. In what ways are the 380D better than 365XD? <<<<< Faster processor, bigger hard drive, internal FDD/CD-ROM combination (which I find very convenient although it makes the 380 half an inch thicker than the 365). >>>>> I haven't seen the 380 models yet but have played with a 760 and was very disappointed with the keyboard. <<<<< I own a 380D and its excellent keyboard was one of the reasons why I bought this particular model. The keyboard on the 760 seems to be very flimsy. Even the 365 has a better keyboard than the 760. Which computer should you buy? I recommend that you go to a store and find out which notebook you feel most comfortable with. Take your time, try typing something and compare the screen quality using different applications. You will probably use your computer for a few years and therefore you should make sure that you won't regret your purchase at a later point, even if you end up spending more money than you had planned initially. Good luck! Friedrich Huebler via mkobay@tky0.attnet.or.jp