Friend looking for a laptop

[alfa147x]

We are looking for a laptop to do the following:
Skype
Low end gaming (SWAT 2)
Office
Internet
Windows
Photography

I was looking for laptops with an IPS Panel like my MacBook Pro.
where should I start? He does not want a DELL he really didnt like the HP's we looked at because they look like they are targeted towards 16 year old girls.

So my question is where can we find a MacBook Pro that runs windows? I know I can install windows on a mac but driver support and things like that we just don't want.

I was looking at the ThinkPad T410 2516 would the upgrade from a i5-540M to a i7-620M make a $150 difference?

How does this look: Link

Budget: $1,400

also 14 inch would be preferred but that is flexible

Thanks a bunch,
Alfa147x

 

[NYHoustonman]

This sits square in his price range:
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2064625
It's a fantastic deal, give it a look, and it's meant to mimic the build of a Macbook.

 

[alfa147x]

Thanks but the problem with that is
external cd drive :/
a working webcam is a must