Is the 'wipe down' comment related to the finish on macs? I've got a lenovo with a soft-touch finish (orange in my case), and it is great. The finish is durable, and I'm amazed how many mac owners look at my laptop and comment on how nice it is.
It has a much warmer feel than the air or it's copycats. I never thought I would buy lenovo, but I'm sold. They do need to improve battery life. I thought I'd never run down a 3 hour battery, but I'm surprised how often I do.