If you pretend that Lenovo makes nothing other than the T, W, and X series (and really only the X2xx models), then they are indeed the only other good option. I

If you pretend that Lenovo makes nothing other than the T, W, and X series (and really only the X2xx models), then they are indeed the only other good option. I've used quite a number of their other machines, though, and have been thoroughly unimpressed, especially with the SL models. But the T, W, and X are easy to understand (mainstream, heavy duty, small size) and are damn good quality.