Previous L Series models started at over $1000, so these refreshed laptops will save you some money.
Mobile Workstation:
ThinkPad W530: the most powerful ThinkPad, supporting graphics-intensive applications. Lenovo has packed the W530 with a quad-core Ivy Bridge processor, Nvidia Quadro graphics chip, full 1080p HD display, and professional graphics (e.g., CAD and 3D modeling) applications.
Prices start at $1520.
Professional Ultrabook: