Toshiba's are top of the line.
The first thing would be to determine if you need a laptop or a notebook: the laptops will include a CD and floppy, and will be a smidge thicker. The notebook will have one or the other (with an external unit to complete the package), will be slimer, but will cost more.
Given your budget, I'd opt for a laptop.
Panasonic makes a series with a magnesium alloy frame, in case you expect to be rough-handling it.
Some noteworthy others: HP/Compaq, Sony, IBM.
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