Thanks for the suggestion, it's just financially painful compared to a natively compatible hackbook or other idea.

If you're a student (it doesn't sounds like you are, but...) you can get the student discount, which can be around ~$200 for most laptops that apple sells. Maybe you know a student who can actually make the purchase for you? Just a thought.

The student thing is a good idea, and no I'm not a student. I've already made a post looking for ideas on how to get back into school. :P

Actually probably not past the day you buy it, at least if you can put a dollar figure on the time you spend dealing with hackintosh-specific issues.