Under $1k college engineering laptop

• Country of purchase: US

• Budget range: Up to $1000

• Purpose (netbook, ultraportable, mainstream, gaming, desktop replacement, etc.): College engineering work, coding

• Screen size preference: >14

• OS preference (Windows/Mac/Linux):Windows with ability to install Linux

• Gaming requirements (example games and desired fps/settings): League and random indie games

• Other performance requirements (video editing, CAD, etc.): CAD, coding

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

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

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

• Long battery life -vs- Low weight -vs- High performance: Long Battery Life/ High Performance

• Build quality -vs- Low price -vs- High performance: Balanced

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

Which features would you pay a premium for?

• High resolution screen: Greatly prefer 1080p

• A great keyboard: nah

• A great touchpad/mouse buttons: just not a terrible one

• Great audio: I use headphones so probs not a problem

List any features that are critical: