I know asking for an ultraportable and hdmi/firewire ports is pushing it but is there anything?

Country of purchase: USA

• Budget range: $800-1,200

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

• Screen size preference: 15"-17"

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

• Gaming requirements (example games and desired fps/settings): No gaming needs

• Performance requirements (video, CAD, etc.): video/photo-editing/datamoshing (GIMP, FFmpegX, and Avidemux)

• Method of computer support (office supplier, college bookstore, self support): self

• Brand preferences and reasons (already owned accessories, familiarity, business compatibility): Dell/Lenovo (I get a discount on these two brands)

• 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: low weight

• Build quality -vs- Low price: Build quality

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

Would you pay a premium for something that has:

• High resolution screen: Yes

• A great keyboard: Yes but I don't need a number pad

• A great touchpad/mouse buttons: no

• Great audio: sure

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.) HDMI for sure, firewire (IEEE1394) if possible.