For the first quarter of 2011, here are some laptops that I like.  They all have the follow specs (unless specified differently):

• Intel Core i3
• 4GM RAM
• Integrated video card
• 500 GB HDD
• Resolution: 1366x768

• Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop
• ASUS U35F-X1 13.3" - 3.7 lbs
• ASUS U35JC-A 13.3" - Nvidia 310M - 3.7 lbs
• ASUS U43JC-X1 i5 - Nvidia G310M - 14" - 4.7 lbs
• ASUS U45JC-A1 Nvidia G310M - 14" - 4.6 lbs
• Acer Aspire TimelineX 320 GB HDD - 13.3" - 3.97 lbs
• Sony VAIO Y 1366x768 - 3.9 lbs
• HP Pavilion dm4 i5 - 14" - 4.4 lbs (I bought a version of this laptop!)
• HP Envy 14 i5 - ATI Radeon HD 565 - 640 GB HDD - 14.5" - 5.2 lbs