@Ray7: Maybe there is hope:

http://www.vizio.com/ not bad for a newcomer, anyone has any experience with this brand? Unfortunately it is not available in Europe

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/hp-envy-14-spectre-announced/ a little better than the other one

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/dell-has-an-ultrabook-on-the-way-tomorrow/ another step in the right direction