I went with Linode since they let me set the size of the vm. I can then make my own copies/backups. Slicehost does have a nicer looking interface though, but

I went with Linode since they let me set the size of the vm. I can then make my own copies/backups. Slicehost does have a nicer looking interface though, but I think their backup service is not free. I've also been waiting for prgmr.com to have more available slots so I can give them a try.