i used ASUS. it's a pretty good brand actually. it's quite up to date and i never had a problem with it (if it's not because of myself, yeah). my laptop is really strong. I used to slam my laptop it's still good without any scar or errors.. although virtually all brands of laptops are good, I suggest to use asus since asus are resilient and able to survive in cold temperatures. but if you want to buy macbook and other laptop brands, it does not matter too. depending on how you use and take care of it :)

Using mac book, no problems so far (:
But for school, I need to buy powerpoint, microsoft word (etc)
And the downside is: not many softwares are available for mac users~

I'm using Dell right now.
Well mine have alot of probs. I wouldn't recommend you to buy dell.
Two of my sis and my bro are using Sony Vaio.
Hmmm so far so good. Just A few older ones have problems.

I think you shld buy mac book.
Yes. Buy mac book! Haha and its also good for graphic designers.
Since you're so good in photoshopping, its a bonus!

Well i hoped this helps you.

I'm currently using Sony Vaio ...
Actually, any laptop brand is good just make sure that it's software is up to date coz that's what i did to mine .. from being Windows Vista, my dad kind of like "upgraded" it and now it's on Windows 7 ... I've heard of another software though, I think it's called Windows Essentials or something but I haven't seen any PC or lap top with that software yet ... kekekeke ^^

As for suggestions ...
Why don't you just buy a mac book?
or maybe an iPad 2???

I really dream of having those two. As for you, since you are about to buy a new lap top, products from Apple are very good you know. The prizes are of small differences in compare to Sony products I guess :DDDD

Good luck on choosing your laptop!!!

i used acer.
but, I want to use Apple.. XD

I'm using dell. but i would suggest you to use acer if you're going to use more of softwares. =)