LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country of purchase: Saudi Arabia/Online (If the website delivers to Saudi Arabia..)

• Budget range: Maximum is about $1000 - 1100 USD

• Purpose (netbook, ultraportable, mainstream, gaming, desktop replacement, etc.): Gaming/Photoshop/After effects

• Screen size preference: >15"

• OS preference (Windows/ Mac/ Linux): I'll get used to anything if I have to. I'm currently using Windows.

• Gaming requirements (example games and desired fps/settings): I plan on playing more games in the future, but I'm currently limited to Command and Conquer: Generals - Zero Hour (I realise this is rather old, but it runs perfectly on my potato.). I also play League of Legends and my I get about 14fps on a good day. I've been meaning to try out Starcraft 2 and FIFA '12, though.

• Performance requirements (video, CAD, etc.): Don't really understand this part, but I would love to sit through a 1080p youtube video without having to restart my computer.

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

• Brand preferences and reasons (already owned accessories, familiarity, business compatibility): Doesn't really matter.

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

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

• Long battery life -vs- Low weight: Long battery life/Balanced

• Build quality -vs- Low price: Balanced

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

Would you pay a premium for something that has:

• High resolution screen:

• A great keyboard:

• A great touchpad/mouse buttons:

• Great audio:

The answer to the above is that it would depend on whether the stock item is mediocre or if the new items really make a difference. If so, I would.

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.)

It would be nice (has to) to have a built in webcam, microphone, sd card slot and optical drive. I realise that there's a compromise between matte and glossy screen finishes and I would like to have a glossy screen in order to have the best image quality.

Thanks in advance for all the suggestions!

Here are a couple of laptops that I have seen and have considered: 1 (Only considering the one listed on the right) and 2. Would the 1 GB dedicated video card make a huge difference?