Don't know what laptop to buy

NOTE: THIS IS FOR A COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Country of purchase: USA

• Budget range: 0-600

• Purpose (netbook, ultraportable, mainstream, gaming, desktop replacement, etc.): ultraportable, something good for a Computer Science Major

• Screen size preference: less than 15

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

• Gaming requirements (list example games and desired fps/settings): don't care

• Other performance requirements (video editing, CAD, etc.): general computer science courses

• Portability requirements (constantly carried, frequently moved, mostly stationary, etc.): constantly carried

• Brand preferences and reasons (already owned accessories, familiarity, business compatibility): not HP

• Any particular style that you like (examples are great): i'm fine either way

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

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

• Build quality -vs- Low price: build quality

List any critical features: don't care

Which features would you pay a premium for? (eg. high resolution screen, great keyboard/touchpad/audio, low noise/heat): don't care