I'd just like my ThinkPad to have such resolution with the rest of the specs as they are.

Did they update the Air?

hd graphics 4000 isn't as terrible as you might think, enough to play many older games, or newer ones with many settings turned down. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1UdCsmJxhI&feature=related An example of it running 3dmark06, 4000 on the right, 3000 middle, gma 4500m on the left And with the i7 option it will be smoother