Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Ultraportable Notebook: Core i5 3210M 3.10GHz, 4GB DDR3, 320GB 7200 RPM HDD, 12.5" 1366x768 LED, Intel HD 4000, 6-cell, Windows 8 $608 + Free Shipping

Same price for non-B&N account with coupon code USXTHINKX230 if you pay with AMEX card.

Update 11/25/2012 (11:30PM CST): Looks like coupon CYBERMONDAY extends this deal another day (at least). Discount in cart is exactly the same.

Notes:
1. There is no HDMI, but a cheap mini display port to HDMI dongle (ala eBay) can fix that.
2. The HDD bay only accepts 7mm thick drives (not the typical 9.5mm). If you plan to upgrade to an SSD on your own, you either need a low-profile drive or a drive with a removable spacer (and new shorter screws to keep the case intact).
3. The IPS display option is called "Premium HD" under Display Type.

Quote : System components Intel Core i5-3210M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz) Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) 12.5" HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna Intel HD 4000 Graphics in Intel Core i5-3210M Processor 4 GB DDR3 - 1600MHz (1 DIMM) Keyboard - US English UltrNav with FingerPrint Reader 720p HD Camera 320GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm 6 Cell ThinkPad Battery X44+ 65W AC Adapter - US (2pin) Bluetooth 4.0 with Antenna Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 (2x2 BGN) Mobile Broadband upgradable

Select Windows 7 Home Premium to give you option of selecting regular keyboard. Select regular keyboard. Final price is $580.30 with windows 7 and regular keyboard. All other options the same. Also, if u select 3x3 antenna, you'll lose option to get webcam. It has to be 2x2 antenna for there to be space for the webcam.

In case anyone is interested, the difference between the two cheapest processor options is a bit more than just clock speed. The i5-3320M also includes Intel vPro Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), and Intel Trusted Execution Technology: Document [intel.com]

ACCESSORIES :

EXTRA MEMORY
Cheap ($18.49), 4GB memory with the same timing (11-11-11-28), speed (1600 MHz) and voltage (1.5V) as the stock RAM that comes with it (newegg): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6820231481
8GB memory kits at newegg [newegg.com]
16GB memory kits at newegg [newegg.com]

memory timing info : http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/26

VIDEO PORT ADAPTER :
x230 has a Mini Display Port as video out...but you can get an adapter to HDMI out off ebay for fairly cheap ($3.75 shipped) :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/A01-Mini-...3a7b0ddcb7

CASE :
Also, in case youre looking for a casing, this case logic sleeve IMHO fits the laptop really well :
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...04_s00_i00

Before it was $19 shipped..maybe you could look for other sellers or wait until Amazon's price drops..note that the case is for a 13" MacBook...but due to the slightly thicker x230 at smaller footprint (12.5"), it fits in almost snugly like a glove. DO NOT buy the Thinkpad neoprene case off ebay as those are too tight, meant for smaller 10.1" Lenovo netbooks (although sellers claim it can fit 12.5" footprint) and could potentially cause screen warping. Also, there were discussions online where people purchased countless cases online to trial-error find a perfect case for this laptop. case logic was one of them and it fits really well.