Work/Some gaming/daily use laptop. 15.6/17.3, USA, 800-1500.

• Country of purchase: USA

• Budget range:800-1500

• Purpose (netbook, ultraportable, mainstream, gaming, desktop replacement, etc.): Work (executive assistant), Some gaming, general desktop replacement

• Screen size preference: 15.6-17.3

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

• Gaming requirements (list example games and desired fps/settings): Dragon Age, Skyrim, Banished, The Forest, cutsey game. Medium settings would be great, can honestly deal with low. I understand high settings for a laptop is too much to reach for.

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

• Brand preferences and reasons (already owned accessories, familiarity, business compatibility): No real preference. I've owned Toshiba, gateway, lenovo. Also own a chromebook and Surface Pro 3 and iphone 6.

• Any particular style that you like (examples are great): No preference on style.

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

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

• Build quality -vs- Low price -vs- High performance: Build quality/high performance

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

List any critical features: Webcam for work, dvd/blu ray drive

Which features would you pay a premium for? (eg. high resolution screen, great keyboard/touchpad/audio) Great audio, high resolution screen.