Hey, I am looking to buy a laptop. I will be starting Software Engineerin come September so I need to get something that has a 6 hour battery life, can run Eclipse/other programming tools and can casually play League of Legends(which will be the extent of the gaming done on this computer).

• Country of purchase: Canada

• Budget range: ~$600, max $750

• Purpose (netbook, ultraportable, mainstream, gaming, desktop replacement, etc.): School-work(Software Engineering student, so Eclipse and other programming tools notes and such), Light gaming(League of Legends on low to medium), word processing.

• Screen size preference: ~15, not too important

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

• Gaming requirements (example games and desired fps/settings): League of Legends is the only game I would casually play on this(I have a tower). 30~ FPS(not too important, just not lagging) on medium settings.

• Performance requirements (video, CAD, etc.): As I said, light gaming, music etc.

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

• Brand preferences and reasons (already owned accessories, familiarity, business compatibility): Always liked Asus, have a grudge against HP(although I don't remember why I hate HP... I just know I do?)

• Any particular style that you like (examples are great): Not really

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

• Long battery life -vs- Low weight: long battery life. need to get through college classes with frequent use throughout the day.

• Build quality -vs- Low price: Between low price and balanced.

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

Would you pay a premium for something that has:

• High resolution screen: no

• A great keyboard: no

• 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.)