you might want to check these guys out...
http://www.amazon.com/Kipor-Sinemast...5530949&sr=1-1

a little cheaper than the equivalent honda or yamaha, but same quiet (and enviro-friendly) 4 stroke and clean inverter power for your laptop or to crank metal while warming your tires (no glam spandex fluff ala poison though please, only the maiden or sabbath or equivalently heavy please). forest/park service compliant. 2300w continuous. $849 + $61 shipping from amazon.

mike- (closet metal head)