To chip in on the glossy vs mat issue. I've been been using a glossy display since they appeared. (Sony VGN-S150)

Glossy yields sharp reflections, but it's only a problem when there is a direct bounce from from a bright light source to the eye.

The same bounce with a mat finished display yields a glare that's just as bad. And it radiates a low level glare from the ambient lighting no matter how it's adjusted.

You make the same adjustments no matter which.

At this time, I'd most likely check the glossy option on any build to order.