Just bought a brand new HP DM4-1165 notebook pc, its pretty freakin' sweet. If anyone is looking for a laptop for under $700 I would highly recommend you give this a look.
Specs: I5 540M processor, 4 gig RAM, 500 gig 7200 rpm HDD, Intel HD integrated graphics, Windows 7 home premium, 14" screen, and a biometric fingerprint scanner to top it all off.
Plus it all comes in a sweet MACesque aluminum body, definitely a plus. Although apparently HP's quality control isn't what it used to be as I had to get an exchange due to a faulty disc drive.
Cheers,
Element