[AUS, ~$1000] Portable student laptop

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country of purchase: Australia

• Budget range: ~1000

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

• Screen size preference: 13"

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

• Gaming requirements (example games and desired fps/settings): World of tanks, League of legends 45-60 fps

• Performance requirements (video, CAD, etc.): Casual viewing

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

• Brand preferences and reasons (already owned accessories, familiarity, business compatibility): n/a

• Any particular style that you like (examples are great): Asus zenbook line without the metallic lid

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

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

• Build quality -vs- Low price: mixed

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

Would you pay a premium for something that has: n/a

• High resolution screen: 1080p+

• A great keyboard: yes

• A great touchpad/mouse buttons: yes

• 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.) SSD