Need help on picking a laptop

[ashaaley]

Hi, I really need help finding the right laptop for me! I cant find it. Im a student, I have had an IBM thinkpad for the past 5 years (im on it right now) but its on its last leg. I hate macs, but i love the way they look. I hate the sony copies, i think they look like fake bad copies of mac. I looked into the IBM t400s, and i really like it but its $1800 and I think thats a bit too much. As bad as it sounds, i really want something that looks nice. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks so much!