Lenovo ThinkPad FTW. I've been thinking of changing my crappy laptop. I really wanted a Vizio since i bought one for a close friend and tried it by myself. Really like it but they stopped producing them. My next choice would be either a good "looking" laptop or a Lenovo ThinkPad.
I have to agree, Thinkpads have awesome and durable batteries, and pretty decent times. But Asus machines are also quite good. Mrk