• Country of purchase:USA

• Budget range:~$1000

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

• Screen size preference: 15.6" or larger

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

• Gaming requirements (example games and desired fps/settings): Enough to run the newest games, doesn't have to be on the highest settings though.

• Other performance requirements (video editing, CAD, etc.): N/A

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

• Any particular style that you like (examples are great): I like black laptops, but it wont kill me if it isn't.

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

• Long battery life -vs- Low weight -vs- High performance: High performance and low weight.

• Build quality -vs- Low price -vs- High performance: Performance and quality

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

Which features would you pay a premium for?

• High resolution screen: 1920x1080

• A great keyboard:

• A great touchpad/mouse buttons: I like touchpads with two buttons for left and right click not one, but that's minimal.

• Great audio: Audio doesn't matter.