LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country of purchase: US

• Budget range: $700-800

• Purpose (netbook, ultraportable, mainstream, gaming, desktop replacement, etc.): Desktop replacement

• Screen size preference: prefer 17", but 15" is acceptable

• OS preference (Windows/ Mac/ Linux): Windows

• Gaming requirements (example games and desired fps/settings): None

• Performance requirements (video, CAD, etc.): Office use - word processing, quickbooks, etc.

• Method of computer support (office supplier, college bookstore, self support): Self / IT dept.

• Brand preferences and reasons (already owned accessories, familiarity, business compatibility): None

• Any particular style that you like (examples are great): N/A

• Which of the following qualities would you prefer? (Choose one, the other, or balanced)

• Long battery life -vs- Low weight: Long life, but neither is very important

• Build quality -vs- Low price: Balanced

• Low noise/heat -vs- High performance: Performance

Would you pay a premium for something that has:

• High resolution screen: Slight

• A great keyboard: Yes

• A great touchpad/mouse buttons: No

• Great audio: No

List any features that are critical: (e.g. Optical drive, USB 3.0, SD card slot, ethernet port, HDMI port, bluetooth, VGA port, removable battery, glossy screen, matte screen, etc.)

Matte screen, at least 1600 x 900

Thanks!