[adrusi]

The problem with numpads on laptops is that it shifts the keyboard to the left, resulting in a non-ergonomic typing position. That's much worse than not being able to type in numbers marginally faster. Also using numpads takes your fingers far from the home row, which is in contrast to your trackpoint argument.

[photex]

This is precisely why I haven't purchased several otherwise very nice looking Linux laptops.

[dkuntz2]

Which Laptops? I always like seeing who's making Linux laptops.