Is this a good laptop?

Hello all, I'm interested in buying this laptop. Thing is, I don't know much about computers, and even less about laptops. Is this a good computer in your opinion?

LG R710-S.APS1A9 - LG Canada official site

It's selling for about 1400-1500$ canadian (about 1000-1100 US$) and I would have it for about 800$ canadian. Money is not an issue. What I mean is, is this a good computer period, not is it a good computer for 800$. I hope this makes sense.

Also, I know laptops tend to have a crapload of software installed on it, I'm guessing for things like the battery and stuff like that. Can I do a format and start fresh (and remove vista and put xp instead), or should I not tamper with it too much.

Thanks a lot.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

If you're going to spend that much money you should get a mac. They're more secure and better quality.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

I wouldn't bother going through the hassle that is installing XP. Vista is a decent operating system. I dual-boot with it and enjoy it plenty when I have to use it.

The system is decent, but not worth that kind of money. You can get a better deal from somewhere like Best Buy at this time of year, really.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.