LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country of purchase: USA

• Budget range: ideally $1000 (would go up to about $1500)

• Purpose (netbook, ultraportable, mainstream, gaming, desktop replacement, etc.): gaming, recording music, general use.

• Screen size preference: 15in

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

• Gaming requirements (example games and desired fps/settings): Witcher 3, DOTA, Far Cry, Skyrim. Able to run with reasonable FPS on medium/high settings

• Performance requirements (video, CAD, etc.): N/A

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

• Brand preferences and reasons (already owned accessories, familiarity, business compatibility): No

• Any particular style that you like (examples are great): No huge preference, would prefer something on the thinner side.

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

• Long battery life -vs- Low weight: long battery life

• Build quality -vs- Low price: Balanced

• Low noise/heat -vs- High performance: Low-noise/heat (ideally balanced)

Would you pay a premium for something that has:

• High resolution screen: No

• A great keyboard: Yes

• A great touchpad/mouse buttons: No

• Great audio: yes (music recording)

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.)

Needs to have optical drive, at least 2 USB 2.0.