Wouldn't a budget-conscious hacker get a Samsung 550 Chromebook and load Ubuntu for $450? Or slog through the local electronics recyclers and get the equivalent for potentially even less?
If not on a budget, wouldn't you get a MacBook or a Lenovo?
Also, are these in a store where I can touch the hardware before dropping $1500?
I applaud Dell for making a go of it with Linux, targeting the right community, I just hope they get enough buyers to make better hardware for version 2.