I got a Dell XPS something or other.
You probably want good RAM, like, at least 2GB; and a good processor, like, at least a Dual Core. Longer battery life is always a plus, as long as you don't have to pay through the nose for it. Depends what you use and are going to use your computer for. If it's just for note-taking in classes or something like that, you don't need much power, but if it's going to take over for your main machine, go with something more hefty. If WarpRattler were here, he'd say "don't get a Dell," but I say go with what you like.
On-topic: I put Kingdom Hearts: Re:coded, Metroid: Zero Mission, and Metroid: Fusion on my wishlist here at home.