Purchasing a good laptop near $1000

Purchasing a good laptop near $1000
I've never owned my own laptop, but I've built my own desktops and my boss is wanting me to purchase a laptop for him around $1000. He just wants to

Laptop Awards 2007 - Laptopical Announces Winners
The annual awards highlight the year's most outstanding notebook computers, as judged by the web site's senior technology writers.

Expansion Port 3
...yum9me posted a photo: Expansion Port that is on many HP/Compaq notebook computers. Used for Docking Station and Port Replicators.

Micron Shrinks DRAM Process Technology, Achieves World’s Smallest...
...products, which are specifically designed for applications where power reduction is desired such as data center servers and notebook computers.

Six Tech Predictions for 2008
...key challenges to both desktop and notebook pricing models. Asus’ Eee PC line includes $300 and $400 notebook computers stocked exclusively...