The Asus S96J is one of the first Core Duo Centrino VBI notebooks available.  It offers a wide aspect ratio 15.4" WSXGA screen (1680x1050), and has the power to deliver your multimedia presentations, video conference, etc. 

Here are the specifications on this computer.  Towards the bottom of the page are pictures showing the arrangement of the notebook.

So take some time and configure the notebook of your dreams, or see if you can configure one to meet your budget.