If you are going to buy a Mac, wait for a bit. Apple should be updating their macbook lineup soon.
I am also in the market for a laptop, I'm still undecided. I worked for around 6 months on a mac and there were some great things that made me more productive but there were also certain things that slowed me down greatly.
I'm thinking of getting either a
Lenovo SL500 or a Vaio.
I want a good laptop that will be good enough for some gaming every now and then.
Any recommendations?