I've seen some Thinkpad X230's for sale this week for around 750-800. This is a little over your price range but, if you can save a bit extra, this is a great m

I've seen some Thinkpad X230's for sale this week for around 750-800. This is a little over your price range but, if you can save a bit extra, this is a great machine. Has an IPS screen which definitely has a great effect when you're staring at editors all day, is easily upgradable. It's going to be as bulletproof as a MacBook but at a cheaper price. The trackpad isn't as good as a MacBook but you do get the trackpoint, which I personally prefer since it doesn't take your fingers away from the keyboard. Lenovo is generally amiable towards running Linux. It seems to run well on the X230.